In order to keep your vehicle running at top performance, it’s important to perform regular maintenance and inspections. Your car runs on more than just oil, and how often you check your auto fluids can make all the difference for a smooth ride through Sarasota. There are five fluids you should check on a regular…
Between the hot summer summer sun beating down on your car and all the heat created by the friction in your engine, it can get pretty darn hot under your hood. Your vehicle’s coolant system is an important part of keeping this temperature in check. And like most vehicle systems, it needs to be regularly…
Well, we haven’t been spying on you specifically, but many drivers are filling up their tires to the incorrect pressure. Knowing where on your vehicle to find your recommended pressure level, as well as knowing why to get things like tire rotations and wheel alignments, are both key to keeping you safe on the road….
So you took the leap and decided to change your motor oil. You went by your vehicle’s manual, got the right equipment, including the correct filter and the correct oil type, and went to work. There was a little spilled oil, but other than that it went great. You’ve entered the fledgling stages of vehicle…
You probably spend enough time in your car to know when something isn’t quite right. Your sense of hearing is one of the best ways to tell there might be something wrong with your car. If you hear something out of the ordinary, we encourage you to make an appointment with the team a Cox…
So you’re looking to sell your used car, but hopefully to someone who’s willing to spend a little more than that college kid down the street. You’ve kept up with your regular vehicle service at Cox Mazda in Bradenton, so you’re sure you’ll be able to get a good resale price for it. There is…
A timing belt replacement is a very important maintenance procedure for your vehicle. Since it doesn’t have the gravitas the phrases “oil change” and “tire rotation” have, many drivers choose to ignore it instead. Another reason that many drivers choose to skip it is that it’s one of those “few and far between” services. In…
Skipping your vehicle’s recommended oil change date could mean big trouble for your engine. Many drivers don’t know where to find this important information, though. Every vehicle manual comes with a service schedule that lays out when you need to take care of things like oil changes. Following this schedule will help you to keep…
Aside from getting their oil changed every 3,000 miles or so, many drivers feel unsure about when they need to get other service. (This classic 3,000 mile rule is typically wrong, by the way, but we’ll get into that in a bit.) Making sure that you get your car regular servicing is key to making…
Your senses are on your side when it comes to detecting problems with your vehicle. You spend enough time in your car to know when something doesn’t look, feel, sound, or smell right. (We really wouldn’t recommend including taste into your vehicle diagnostic repertoire.) While the senses of sight, hearing, and touch seem apparent, many…
