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Your car has an extensive part system that helps to keep it cool and running properly. This cooling system consists of the radiator, fan, hoses and the water pump. If part of this system malfunctions, your car may overheat and be damaged.

In order to prevent your engine getting too hot, you need to maintain your vehicle's cooling system properly. Whenever you are in for regularly scheduled maintenance, make sure that the mechanics check the belts and hoses for wear and damage. You should also have your cooling system flushed according to your car manufacturer's guidelines.

At some point you have probably noticed the number markings on the sidewall of your car's tires. You are correct in assuming that these numbers represent the size and type of tire. They also indicate how a tire might perform of how much weight it can carry.

Every car owner should learn how to read these markings. The first character is usually a " P" which tells you it is a P-metric sized tire. This is the typical measurement in the U.S. However; if you are dealing with a tire for a light truck, there will be an " LT…

Many people don't know what your vehicle's differential does, and that is okay. Luckily, we here at Budd Baer Mazda are here to give you the basics so you can become a more informed car owner.

Your car's differential is basically a gearbox that works with the engine and the transmission to take power generated in the engine, and then transmitted by the transmission to the wheel axles and makes the car move forward or backward. While a differential may last much longer, it is recommended to replace your differential fluid roughly every 40,000 miles.

When it comes to choosing between an all-wheel drive vehicle and a vehicle equipped with four-wheel drive, it can be a hard decision. It is always easier to first decide what you prefer to drive since the certain vehicle will typically have certain features.

For example, if you like to drive a truck or an SUV then you will probably end up with a vehicle that has four-wheel drive. If you like to drive a sedan or a crossover, then you will probably get a vehicle that comes with all-wheel drive.

When you walk into your car dealership to buy a car, one of the factors you consider is how much horsepower the vehicle has. This is a measure of how fast and powerful your vehicle is going to be. We take it for granted that it will always be powerful enough to be available at all times.

The story of how the term came to be is very interesting. In the 18th century, the famous inventor, James Watt was searching for a way to promote his powerful steam engines. One day he was studying ponies hauling coal from a coal…

There are many warnings that you may get on the dash of your vehicle. Most of them are just reminders that you need to get your oil changed or you need to shut a door since it is ajar. If you get a message that indicates that there is a problem with your engine, battery, or your transmission, you need to bring your vehicle to us here at Budd Baer Mazda right away to get the issue resolved. You never want to ignore your indicator lights, or you could risk damage to your ride.

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— Scamper smith (@ScamperSmith) October 4, 2017

With winter upon us, now is the best time to get your car on the lift here at Budd Baer Mazda! We preform fast and convenient seasonal maintenance checks to get your vehicle ready to take on winter in no time!

Many of us have dreams of heading out on the open road for a road trip. Whether you go with your significant other, or, a bunch of friends, it's sure to be the experience of a lifetime. It's also important to consider safety and travel tips to ensure you make it to your destination, safe and sound. Our staff at Budd Baer Mazda is happy to bring you these tips, and reminds you to schedule your routine maintenance and any necessary repairs well ahead...

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If you are traveling home for the holidays, then perhaps you might have the opportunity to take food back home with you. As you might have experienced in the past, this can be a very tricky move to master. In order to make it home with all your favorite foods this holiday season, we want to suggest a few tips to keep in mind before hitting the road this year.

The changing of car fluids is so important. Our Mazda service technicians recommend that you replace the fluids in your Mazda SUV or car at regular intervals. Budd Baer Mazda assists customers in changing fluids in their cars daily. When fluids are left too long in vehicles, they stall and operate inefficiently, burning more fuel and riding roughly. Fluid replacement rejuvenates an automobile.

The better a car is cared for, the more reliable the vehicle operates.