{"id":413,"date":"2014-03-21T10:27:42","date_gmt":"2014-03-21T14:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/?p=413"},"modified":"2018-11-27T13:20:57","modified_gmt":"2018-11-27T17:20:57","slug":"transitioning-your-mazda-from-winter-to-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/chesapeake-mazda-service\/transitioning-your-mazda-from-winter-to-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning Your Mazda from Winter to Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With\u00a0Winter coming to an end, it&#8217;s time to prepare your Mazda vehicle for the upcoming Spring weather. Taking the\u00a0time\u00a0to properly care for your vehicle will ensure its\u00a0optimal performance and appearance for many years to come. Scheduling routine maintenance\u00a0here at Cavalier Mazda is a great way to ensure that your vehicle is ready for Spring.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Checking Your Tires<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now&#8217;s the perfect time to change your vehicle&#8217;s snow tires back to your standard all-season tires.\u00a0Since\u00a0temperature fluctuations can drastically alter tire pressure, your tires should be checked for proper inflation once you&#8217;ve made the switch. To avoid\u00a0other tire damages, including rust and\u00a0wear,\u00a0head over to Cavalier Mazda&#8217;s service department\u00a0where they can inspect, balance, and rotate your tires, as well as perform a pressure check. Located at 1552 S. Military Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, Cavalier Mazda offers Mazda owners routine\u00a0services with convenient department hours available\u00a0Monday-Saturday.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Replacing Engine Fluids<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The condition of your engine&#8217;s fluids can be affected by a\u00a0harsh Winter. It&#8217;s important to have your engine&#8217;s fluid levels, and condition, checked to determine whether they need\u00a0to be topped off or replaced.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Checking Your\u00a0Engine Coolant<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important fluids to be aware of is your engine&#8217;s coolant as\u00a0it prevents the engine from\u00a0freezing in the Winter and overheating in the warmer months. It\u00a0also plays an important role in your vehicle&#8217;s air conditioning since the engine&#8217;s temperature affects its performance.\u00a0As a rule of thumb, a\u00a0vehicle&#8217;s coolant should be flushed and replaced at least once every two years.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Scheduling an\u00a0Oil Change<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p>Now&#8217;s also a good\u00a0time to have your oil and its filter changed. Oil changes are crucial when it comes to\u00a0extending the life of your Mazda vehicle. In the Winter months, motor oil can be affected by\u00a0acid buildup which can in turn negatively affect your engine&#8217;s components.\u00a0Changing your oil will enhance your engine&#8217;s performance and helps to prevent engine trouble from occurring in the future.\u00a0Oil changes should be completed about four times a year and can be scheduled here at Cavalier Mazda in Chesapeake, VA. After Winter is\u00a0a great time to schedule your appointment\u00a0so\u00a0your Mazda vehicle is ready to go when Spring arrives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Cleaning Your Mazda Vehicle&#8217;s Interior &amp; Exterior<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Keeping your vehicle&#8217;s interior and exterior clean, by removing dirt and grime, will greatly improve its overall\u00a0appearance. With a little extra TLC after the Winter months you can be sure that your vehicle is ready for Spring.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Your Vehicle&#8217;s Interior<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p>During the Winter months you&#8217;ll likely track snow and salt into your\u00a0car&#8217;s interior, leaving the floor looking\u00a0dirty and worn. Now&#8217;s a great time to have your Mazda vehicle\u00a0detailed before spring arrives to keep it looking\u00a0its very best.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Your Mazda&#8217;s Exterior<\/strong><\/span>:<\/p>\n<p>The exterior of a vehicle can also take a beating during the Winter especially due to the salt on the roads. To gain back its\u00a0sleek, shiny appearance a trip to the car wash should be a top priority. With Spring on its way,\u00a0rainy weather can also be expected making it the\u00a0ideal time to have your vehicle waxed.\u00a0A professional wax job will prevent rain spots from developing on your vehicle&#8217;s\u00a0finish and helps to extend the life of its paint.<\/p>\n<p>By following these tips\u00a0your Mazda vehicle will be in great shape by the time Spring arrives. A little maintenance\u00a0can go\u00a0a long way and when it comes to your Mazda&#8217;s performance it&#8217;s well worth the effort. \u00a0For more advice and assistance <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/serviceappmt.aspx\">schedule a service appointment<\/a> at your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/service.aspx\">Chesapeake Mazda Service Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h6 class=\"zemanta-related-title\" style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Related articles<\/h6>\n<ul class=\"zemanta-article-ul zemanta-article-ul-image\" style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden;\">\n<li class=\"zemanta-article-ul-li-image zemanta-article-ul-li\" style=\"padding: 0; background: none; list-style: none; display: block; float: left; vertical-align: top; text-align: left; width: 84px; font-size: 11px; margin: 2px 10px 10px 2px;\"><a style=\"box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px #999; padding: 2px; display: block; border-radius: 2px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/cardinalewaymazda.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/24\/the-2014-mazda3-zoom-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; border: 0; display: block; width: 80px; max-width: 100%;\" src=\"http:\/\/i.zemanta.com\/259070022_80_80.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><a style=\"display: block; overflow: hidden; text-decoration: none; line-height: 12pt; height: 83px; padding: 5px 2px 0 2px; background-image: none;\" href=\"http:\/\/cardinalewaymazda.wordpress.com\/2014\/03\/24\/the-2014-mazda3-zoom-zoom\/\" target=\"_blank\">The 2014 Mazda3: Zoom Zoom<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"zemanta-pixie\" style=\"margin-top: 10px; height: 15px;\"><a class=\"zemanta-pixie-a\" title=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zemanta.com\/?px\"><img class=\"zemanta-pixie-img\" style=\"border: none; float: right;\" src=\"http:\/\/img.zemanta.com\/zemified_e.png?x-id=076f7b78-a626-4636-8f95-2b9938e91fd3\" alt=\"Enhanced by Zemanta\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With\u00a0Winter coming to an end, it&#8217;s time to prepare your Mazda vehicle for the upcoming Spring weather. Taking the\u00a0time\u00a0to properly care for your vehicle will ensure its\u00a0optimal performance and appearance for many years to come. Scheduling routine maintenance\u00a0here at Cavalier Mazda is a great way to ensure that your vehicle is ready for Spring. &nbsp; [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=413"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":626,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/413\/revisions\/626"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=413"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=413"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cavaliermazda.com\/blogs\/47\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=413"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}