A tired driver is a dangerous driver. Sleepiness slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgment and increases aggressiveness. Just like driving drunk or drugged, drowsy driving causes you to make mistakes behind the wheel — mistakes that can injure or kill the driver, passengers or total strangers.
Signs of drowsy driving
A recent US study showed that […]
Biofuel is a renewable fuel source that reduces pollution. A common biofuel is Biodiesel.
This post covers fuel requirements and restrictions of Mazda diesel engines in relation to biofuel. Your Mazda will operate efficiently on diesel fuel with specification EN590 or the equivalent.
While diesel fuel with 5% or less biofuel concentration can be used and won’t […]
Here is a list of the filters you need to know about to help maintain your Mazda. The function of filters is to protect the main systems by preventing foreign materials from circulating and causing premature or accelerated wear. Filters need to be cleaned or replaced regularly to prevent costly damage.
Engine oil filters
Engine oil filters […]
Follow a few simple fuel choice and consumption guidelines and you will maximise economy, help the environment and save yourself some money.
Keep your Mazda regularly serviced. It will run more efficiently, reducing fuel costs
Avoid aggressive acceleration to reduce fuel consumption
Regularly check your tyre pressures
Don’t carry heavy loads you don’t need to - a lighter vehicle […]
Oil is the lifeblood of your Mazda. By choosing the right oil for your engine, monitoring its efficiency and changing it regularly, you will ensure optimum mileage, safety and performance at all times.
During normal operation, engine oil becomes contaminated due to the by-products of combustion and normal wear.
Oil is normally replaced at specified service intervals. […]
Mazda drivers in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains are now able to wash their cars using a garden hose, as long as it is fitted with a trigger nozzle that stops water flow when not in use, saving around 20% of water on an average home car wash.
Level 3 water restrictions were eased […]
Sydney Mazda dealer, Eurocars Mazda at Artarmon, has proudly added another community event to its annual list of community sponsorships – the Mini-Mos Marathon at Mosman.
Held in June, the Mini-Mos raised funds for Camp Quality and Mosman Public School.
More than 2,000 runners competed this year across three events – the 10km run, 5km run and […]
The revitalised Mazda RX-8 sports car range will finally arrive in Australia this month, with Sydney Mazda dealer, Eurocars Mazda, at Artarmon, taking delivery of the luxury model in mid-July.
The new look RX-8 features a range of mechanical upgrades designed to enhance its iconic status as the world’s only rotary-powered, four-door sports car.
There are three […]
Prominent Sydney Mazda dealer, Eurocars Mazda, sold a record 51 cars in seven days during the second last week of the 2007-2008 financial year.
Eurocars Mazda Dealer Principal, Tim Garner, said the record week represented almost double the average number of weekly sales and was a result of the traditional end-of-financial-year rush and high petrol prices.
“We […]
Brakes are crucial to your – and your family’s - safety. But they can only work effectively if the rest of the brake system is doing its job properly, too.
Brake fluid
Brake fluid is a vitally important part of the braking system. It transfers pressure from the brake pedal to the brakes at each wheel, which […]
