Quirk Mazda Service

Winter Tips:

Battery
It's often more difficult for a battery to operate in cold weather than it is for a battery to operate in warm weather. As a result, a battery that's merely weak during the summer could turn into a dead battery during the winter.

Coolant
Coolant, also known as antifreeze, is tremendously important to your car, as it keeps the engine from freezing in cold temperatures.

Gasoline and Washer Fluid
You might be wondering what gasoline and washer fluid could possibly have in common. The answer is that they're two automotive items you should try to keep full during the winter. A full tank may prevent accumulated water from freezing inside your fuel pump and a full windshield-washer reservoir is tremendously important, as messy road debris from a snowstorm can sometimes necessitate constant window washing to see where you're going.

Tires
All-wheel drive is confidence-inspiring when you're accelerating, but it doesn't help you when you're braking and turning. Winter tires are a must in areas where the temperature regularly drops below 45 degrees. These tires are more capable of staying flexible at low temperatures wich means that they can provide improved traction when you're trying to stop and turn on cold pavement, even if there's no snow on the ground.

Tire Pressure
It's incredibly important to keep track of your tire pressure as temperatures get colder. This is because tire pressure can drop along with the air temperature, losing up to one pound per square inch with every 10-degree drop in air temperature.
Defroster and Climate Control
Before winter gets into full swing, be sure to check your car's window defroster and its climate control system to make sure both items are still working properly.

Survival Kit
Although this isn't a car care tip as much as a winter preparedness tip, we suggest considering a survival kit for your vehicle if you want to really maximize your vehicle's readiness for winter. Select one that's stocked with a blanket, a first-aid kit, a knife, a flashlight, jumper cables and a cellphone charger that works in your vehicle's cigarette lighter. We also suggest keeping a shovel in your vehicle's trunk and some sort of de-icer spray handy, so you can easily access the engine or trunk in case they're frozen shut.

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HIGH-PERFORMANCE MAZDA
REPLACEMENT BATTERIES COME WITH AN
EQUALLY HIGH-PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.

While every Mazda engine is designed to be
powerful, they’re still dependent on a reliable,
powerful battery to get started. That’s why
every Mazda comes with a Mazda High-
Performance battery as standard equipment,
featuring powerful cold-cranking amps and
reserve capacity ratings that meet or
exceed all Mazda requirements.

36/60-MONTH REPLACEMENT BATTERY
WARRANTY
If dealer installed, coverage is as follows:
• 1-36 months: Free replacement and labor
• 37-48 months: Customer is responsible for
70% of the MSRP of battery and labor
• 49-60 months: Customer is responsible for
80% of the MSRP of the battery and labor

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• 1 out of every 7 cars sold in the United States are sold in southern California.
• It takes half an ounce of gas to start the average vehicle.
• Red cars are prohibited in Shanghai, China.
• $1,000,000 is the largest speeding fine ever issued. It was given to a Swedish man who was clocked doing 180 mph.
• You pay 8 times more for a gallon of Grande Latte Starbucks than for a gallon of gasoline.

Tech Tip Of The Day:

Summer heat can speed up the chemical reaction inside a battery, causing the battery to be overcharged. This can dramatically shorten the lifespan of your battery. Heat can also damage the battery by evaporating internal battery fluid.

The best way to keep your battery running smoothly is to keep it clean. Have your battery terminals cleaned when your technician advises you to do so and we will also make sure your battery is strapped down tightly and that all connections are secure.

If you suspect that your battery is being overcharged or isn't holding a charge well, take it to a service shop where they can run a quick battery inspection. And if you need to replace the battery, make sure that it's the right battery type for your specific make and model of car.

Tech Tip Of The Day:

Before hitting the road this summer, you can take several simple precautions to keep your family safe and save money at the pump. Extreme heat and long drives can be tough on cars. Cracked hoses, leaky radiators, underinflated tires and dirty filters can significantly lower your fuel efficiency, or worse, lead to a total breakdown. So have that minor maintenance done before it becomes major!

Did You Know?

The 1975 Mazda Roadpacer was the first car to feature an anti-hi-jack function, operating the central locking when you went over 10mph. It also did 103mph and managed 9mpg.

Did You Know?

The current Mazda symbol that has been established since 1997 is meant to symbolize the company’s vision to expand its wings for the future.

Did You Know?

Windshield Wipers Were Invented by a Woman.
Next time you're driving in a rainstorm, you can thank Mary Anderson, who invented them in 1903

Mazda Milestone #10

Skyactive® Technology

The collective name for the core vehicle technologies
Technology encompasses everything from engines, transmissions, body and chasis.
Performance + efficiency = SKYACTIVE TECHNOLOGY