Defroster/Heater/Winter Systems

If you own a Mazda, you will want to make sure that it runs its best. If you take it in for regular service, including the defroster, heater and winter systems, it will last a long time. Here is how you can keep your systems running well, and what you can do to prevent issues. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

First and foremost, it's important to understand why you need a car defroster. In cold and rainy or wet climates, especially in the winter, the defroster is key to keeping your windows clear. It also helps to prevent ice and snow build-up on your windshield. This can help you prevent accidents or getting lost if you can't see. Nothing is worse than driving in the cold weather and not being able to see.

As far as your heater, it's obvious why you will want to make sure that it stays running well. It can literally save your life. Think about it, if you are driving on a cold winter day and your heater stops working, you aren't going to be able to stay warm. At the least, this will be a minor inconvenience to you and your passengers, and it could be much worse. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

However, there is more to winter maintenance than just getting the defroster and heater checked out. Think about it for a winter, while driving in the snow. Do you want to take any chances?

You don't have to with Mazda. All you have to do is take your Mazda in or at least do the work yourself. Here are a few things you can do to get your car ready for the winter.

1. Change your oil. This will help your engine run better in the cold weather. Oil is, of course, essential to every part of your engine. It helps your engine in multiple ways and protects it against wear-and-tear and degradation. Remember to choose the right oil weight
2. Check out the coolant. Mazda's coolant is called Long Life Coolant, and it has a long service life. If you have proper coolant, your car will be protected against both overheating and freezing while at extreme temperature. In very cold weather it helps prevent the water in your engine’s cooling system from freezing.
3. Washer fluid. Believe it or not, your washer fluid can freeze too. This can cause you to have problems, naturally. Of course, if you winterize your car, you can avoid this annoying and potentially costly problem.
4. Winter tires. Without a doubt, if you want to be able to drive safely in the winter, you should have winter tires. This can help you prevent serious accidents. Remember, it’s not fun to slip and slide on the road, and good tires can help you avoid this.
5. Battery. Another important thing to check out and keep in mind is your battery. Think about it, if you are in the middle of nowhere and you have cold kids or are in a hurry, you don’t want to have to deal with the battery. Have it checked out, especially if it’s an older one.   Schedule a Service Appointment Today !

While these are some common-sense tips to help you avoid some issues while out in the winter, you will want to take your car in to get your winter systems checked. If not, you are going to be vulnerable when the next winter storm that rolls around. One way to avoid issues is to take your car to your Mazda dealer. Seacoast Mazda can help by taking a look at your car. A trained mechanic who knows the ins and outs of Mazda will be able to determine if anything needs to be done and can even give you advice on how to proceed with any potential issues.

If it’s been a long time, you can have your oil changed, as well as your filter. A professional mechanic can do all this and inspect your car for other issues. During the oil change, he or she will be able to find any other vulnerabilities with the winter weather coming. If you are well-versed with working on cars, you can probably change your own oil, but having a mechanic do it is never a bad option as they can spot other potential winter hazards.

Having the coolant flushed and changed isn’t an easy job, and it’s best left to experts who will be able to recycle the fluid properly. Again, an expert who works on Mazda’s will know what they are doing and will be able to ensure that everything is in great shape. At the same time, you can ask your Mazda mechanic to change the washer fluid. This will help you greatly as frozen washer fluid is obviously not ideal. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!

Finally, to really prevent major issues while in the cold weather, you will want to have your defroster and heater systems inspected. A cracked hose, or incorrect amount of fluid can cause you problems. You can, naturally, test your heater and defroster while in your car alone, but it’s best to be left to a professional who will be able to determine any potential issues that may arise.

If you own a Mazda, you will also want to take it in for regular service. A checkup is great as a professional mechanic can look over everything including fluid levels, hoses and belts. Also, he or she can do a visual inspection of the entire car and can even take it on a drive to see if any issues arise. It’s best to do this as an abundance of caution rather than waiting till it’s too late.

If you own a Mazda, you should prepare it for the winter. If not, you are going to be very vulnerable and may end up spending more money if you are stranded. Fortunately, the professionals at Seacoast Mazda can take care of any issues you may have, inspect your Mazda and make the necessary changes to your defroster and heater systems. By spending a little bit of time, you can ensure that your Mazda runs great in the winter. Schedule a Service Appointment Today!