Service Specials

The automaker Mazda offers many sleek, versatile compact and crossover SUVs. After you choose your next new or used Mazda in Orange, California, keeping it in good shape will help you enjoy it as much as possible. If you’re a Mazda driver, you can take advantage of various specials from our service department. Keep reading to learn more about Mazda maintenance schedules, how to spot the signs your vehicle needs service, and why visiting us can help you save on maintenance for your Mazda.

Service Specials

Our service specials help make maintaining your Mazda more affordable, so you’re less tempted to delay essential maintenance tasks. Procrastinating may save some money now, but doing so allows issues to worsen and become more expensive to fix.

We update our service specials often, and you can frequently find excellent deals on oil changes, new tires, tire rotations, alignment, windshield wiper replacement, brake maintenance, and battery replacement. When you have your battery replaced by our dealership, you can choose a high-performance Mazda battery with a warranty lasting up to 60 months. We carry many competitively priced tires. When you buy new tires for a Mazda vehicle, we’ll meet or beat any competitor’s advertised price for the same tire brand and model.

While we service your vehicle, we offer complimentary Lyft rides to and from your home and work. This lets you avoid renting a car or paying for other transportation if inspecting or repairing your Mazda takes a while. With every visit, you’ll also get a complimentary Full Circle Service Inspection and Report Card. To find out more about our latest specials, check out our website.

Mazda Maintenance Schedules

Mazdas often have similar maintenance schedules, but checking your owners manual for variations between models is a good idea. You can set the oil change maintenance monitor to Flexible or Fixed with most Mazda vehicles.

With the Fixed setting, the maintenance light comes on based on your mileage. It looks like a small yellow wrench, and you’ll find it on the driver’s instrument cluster. The Flexible setting monitors driving conditions and oil levels. Most Mazdas require oil changes every 5,000 to 7,500 miles, though synthetic oil lasts longer than traditional oil. If the maintenance light doesn’t come on, change your oil at least once yearly or every 10,000 miles. Every 5,000 miles or six months, you should also check the following:

• Brakes.
• Washer, clutch, engine coolant, and brake fluid levels.
• Drive belts.
• Engine air filter.
• Interior and exterior lighting.
• Tire pressure and wear, including the condition of the spare tire.

Lubricate door locks and hinges as well. Once every year or 10,000 miles, check your wheel alignment and the fuel lines and hoses. Have your tires rotated to reduce wear and extend their lives. Every two years, you should also check the condition of the following elements:

• The parts of the power steering system and its operation.
• The wheel bearings.
• The ball joints.
• The front and rear suspension.
• The brake lines, connections, and hoses.
• Heat shields, driveshaft dust boots, and other exhaust system components.

You can reduce vibrations and make your ride smoother by tightening the nuts and bolts on the body and chassis. Once your Mazda has driven 30,000 miles, change the interior air filter to ensure air quality and the efficiency of the heater and air conditioner. If you have a manual transmission, change the fluid at 40,000 miles. Vehicles with a Skyactiv-G 2.5T engine need new spark plugs at the same time. With other motors, the spark plugs last for 75,000 miles. These parts create a spark to ignite combustion and are essential for starting the engine.

Every 10 years or 120,000 miles, the engine coolant needs replacing. After that, change it every five years or 60,000 miles.

Signs You Need Service

Your Mazda may occasionally need maintenance or service that’s not part of its regular schedule. If it hasn’t rained recently, puddles under your vehicle could indicate a fluid leak. Brake fluid is brown, and oil is usually light brown or black. The power steering fluid is red, and the transmission fluid is reddish-brown or orange. Puddles with any of these colors under a car often indicate auto issues. A strange noise could signal a problem with the brakes, engine, transmission, or another component. An electrical or fuel system issue could cause a burning smell or an odor of rotten eggs.

If you notice these signs of problems or any lights illuminated on your dashboard, visit us to have your ride checked as soon as possible.

Alternator or Battery Light

This light looks like a red battery, and it means your alternator or battery could be malfunctioning. To avoid getting stranded with a dead battery, take your vehicle to our service center right away if you notice this light come on. If the interior or exterior lights become dim or devices such as the radio stop working properly, pull over and call a towing company.

Oil Light

A red oil light means your oil pressure is low, and you might have a leak. Add some oil before you drive to Mazda of Orange for service.

Temperature Light

A red thermometer with three bars means that the engine is close to overheating. Pull over, let your vehicle cool off, and have it inspected as soon as possible.

ABS Light

An orange ABS light comes on when the vehicle detects a fault with this system. Without this safety feature, you can’t stop and steer the vehicle simultaneously to avoid an accident. Have your antilock brakes checked as soon as possible.

Why Visit Mazda of Orange?

All the technicians in our service department undergo factory training and certification and can diagnose and repair any problem. We offer transparent quotes for maintenance and repair, and our service specials make our affordable prices even better. We only use original equipment manufacturer parts and can order the components you need if they’re not already in stock. Contact us to schedule service or find out more about the specials available. We can also help you select a new or used Mazda with all the features you and your passengers want.