Your Mazda Pickup is known for its legendary performance and reliability but just like any other mechanical device, without proper care it'll let you down eventually. Caring for your Mazda truck is a simple matter of general maintenance. Follow your manufactures recommendation for mileage or time span on all maintenance but there are some general guidelines.
Check the oil on your Mazda truck at least once a month; you'll want to be sure that the oil is relatively clear and free flowing. That it's not black and sticky. If you discover black and sticky oil it's a good sign that you forgot to get an oil change many times. Change your oil at least every 3000 miles, if your Mazda pickup manufacturers recommendation is sooner; follow that as it may cause a problem with your warranty if you don't. By checking your oil on a regular schedule you'll notice a drop or abnormal use sooner and can get your Mazda pickup to the mechanics and possibly save a major repair bill later.
Check you radiator and antifreeze at the same time you check your oil, as a hot engine or one with a leak will cause abnormal wear on engine parts, not to mention leaving you stranded on the side of the road with an overheated engine. If you notice your Mazda truck engine running hot get it to your Mazda pickup mechanic to avoid a major engine overhaul. If you see your temperature gauge running into the yellow or red area, immediately pull over in a safe spot and call for help. Many drivers think they can push their Mazda truck when the engine is overheating and wind up with a severely damaged engine or a complete engine seize-up. Your fluid level in your radiator should stay constant; any drop is a precursor to a problem. Whether it's winter or summer, your antifreeze is important, change it at least once a year to insure that it is still fresh and working properly.
Your tires keep you on the road safely; they also can give you an overall health check for your Mazda truck suspension system. Be sure to check the tire pressure regularly and that your tread is good. If you notice uneven wear on your tires you made need a bit of suspension or alignment repair. Also, check the inside of the tire tread as this area is not easily seen and may alert you to other suspension difficulties. You will check if your tires are vertical, any tilt can be a precursor to an axle or wheel problem. Bubbles, bulges, missing pieces of tread, and uneven wear all indicate tire replacement, head for your Mazda truck tire store if you notice any of this.
Keep your Mazda pickup clean on the outside; road grime and chemicals will damage your paint. You will also want to clean the interior as normal dirt and grime will damage cloth interiors as well as make vents and other interior mechanisms become clogged. On long trips be sure to clean off not only the windows but your headlights and taillights as well, they can become covered in dirt, road chemicals and bugs and reduce your visibility.
Your Mazda truck will retain its reliability and performance standards with good care and maintenance so be sure to do regular checks and cleaning.
How to Wash your Mazda Pickup
There are many ways to wash your Mazda pickup truck but to do it properly and avoid scratching your paint it is best to have a method.
Parking your Mazda pickup in the shade will help minimize the damage from the sun shining through droplets of water actually causing permanent impressions on your Mazda truck finish. You will then want to do a very thorough hosing, top to bottom, paying special attention to the corners of the bed, car door handles, mirror crevices, moldings and under carriage. Hosing completely will help loosen dirt and grime and flush out areas that you are unable to reach. Also the more you hose the less chance of scratching your finish with dirt on your wash mitt.
Then you will want to again start from the top with a good car washing detergent, remember the suds are what lift and carry away grime so use plenty and refresh your bucket anytime you don't have plenty of suds.
Start with the hood and work your way down each side, this will keep you from bringing grime from the lower panel up to the sides. If it's a very warm day and you notice the suds drying on your Mazda truck be sure to rinse the soap off before it dries, this will ensure you don't get soap spots. Also if your water is a bit hard and you let your Mazda truck air dry you may notice spots then as well. So be sure to dry you Mazda pickup with a soft clean cloth. Remember you can scratch your finish with a towel that is not dirt or grime free.
The last thing you want to clean will be your tires and wheels. Keeping them clean not only will preserve your Mazda truck look, but will also help you notice any problems forming with tread wear and wheels discrepancies.
After you have washed and dried your Mazda truck use a good polish or wax on your finish. This will help keep road chemicals and dirt from damaging your Mazda pickup paint. Be sure to pay special attention to any nicks and scratches as the wax or polish can help keep rust from forming.
When you have your Mazda truck cleaned and shined be sure to take a picture, not only do you want one for yourself and our reader's forum but if you decide to sell your Mazda pickup you will have a perfect picture to help with advertising.
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