Vehicle maintenance is the less-than-fun part of vehicle ownership. While it can be a pain in the neck, staying on top of your car’s maintenance schedule can save you a lot of money and inconvenience in the long run. Your car will run better for longer when you keep it in tip-top shape, so it is important to understand what your car needs and how best to care for it.
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Engine Oil
Engine oil is a lubricant for the moving parts of your vehicle’s engine. These parts heat quickly when your vehicle is in motion, and if there is not enough oil, friction can cause severe damage to those metal parts. Similarly, if there is oil but it is dirty or sticky, it can cause the metal to erode, again causing harm to the engine. Both situations can end in engine failure, leading to a costly, major repair with your vehicle being out of commission for at least several days. By making sure your oil is topped off and keeping to a regular schedule of changing it, you can protect those engine parts and extend the life of your vehicle by several years. Read the rest of this entry »
Premiere Dining Spots in Wichita
There are plenty of places to eat when you’re in the Wichita area. Some of the best spots to get Certified Angus Beef are in this city, and you can even get fresh seafood. To top your meal off, you can order a glass of premium wine or get a specialty cocktail. Here are the top four premium dining spots in Wichita.
AVI Seabar & Chophouse
The top spot for fresh seafood delivered daily is AVI Seabar & Chophouse. The restaurant also has salads, Certified Angus Beef, and a variety of sandwiches. Located in downtown Wichita, it’s a great place to stop before a show at the nearby Orpheum Theatre. The second story has a bar with a menu full of specialty martinis, cocktails, and international beers. Start your meal with the seafood poutine fries or lobster, spinach, and artichoke dip. For your entree, try the smoked duck breast or blackened red snapper. Read the rest of this entry »
Buyers Guide to the 2018 Mazda 3
Ranked #8 in Compact Cars from U.S. News and World Report, the 2018 Mazda 3 is a stylish, affordable vehicle. It starts at just $18,095 for the base model, and even upgrades such as the available premium equipment package won’t break the bank. The Mazda 3 comes in both a sedan and hatchback model, and this vehicle offers a variety of features that will have drivers excited to take on the challenge of the open road.
Interior
Mazda used exceptional quality materials to design the interior of the Mazda 3. The front seats are contoured to hug your body, and they are upholstered with soft, breathable cloth, leatherette, or dual-stitched leather. The cabin is laid out for maximum driver convenience, with all of the controls and displays placed within easy reach. There is seating for five and two full sets of LATCH car-seat connectors in the back row. The sedan has 12.4 cubic feet of cargo space, while the hatchback offers just over 20 cubic feet with the rear seats up or 47 cubic feet with both rear seats folded forward. Read the rest of this entry »
4 of the Fastest 2018 Mazdas
Car shoppers with a serious need for speed only have to look as far as the nearest Mazda dealership to find a vehicle they’re sure to love. In fact, one of the things that Mazda is most well-known for is that it sells some of the fastest cars on the market. This year’s models are only stepping up that game, offering you some of the fastest and most powerful vehicles you could hope for.
Here are four of the fastest 2018 Mazdas you need to take out for a test drive.
Mazda3 Grand Touring
The 2018 Mazda3 Grand Touring comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder SKYACTIV-G engine that delivers up to 184 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 185 pounds-feet torque at 3,250 rpm. The Mazda3 Grand Touring redlines at 6,500 rpm, which provides an impressive level of acceleration between gear shifts and makes this car feel like it’s packing a lot more power than it actually is. The Mazda3 is one of Mazda’s less powerful vehicles, but it packs plenty of punch for somebody that’s looking for speed on a budget. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Wichita Historical Experiences
When most people think about Wichita, Kansas, they probably don’t think about all of the interesting historical activities and opportunities to learn more about history that the city has to offer. Most people probably don’t realize just how much historical significance Wichita is associated with. The truth is that there’s a lot of interesting history in the city, and there are venues that offer insights into the history of the world as a whole.
Step back into history with these three Wichita experiences.
Museum of World Treasures
The Museum of World Treasures is unlike most other museums you’ve likely ever visited. While many museums focus on significant history for a local or regional area, the Museum of World Treasures is all about world history. You’ll find exhibits from a wide range of topics, including: Read the rest of this entry »
Features of the 2018 Mazda3
The Mazda3 has consistently maintained a position within Kelly Blue Book’s 10 Coolest New Cars lists, and the 2018 Mazda3 continues that impressive trend. In a world where the sedan is quickly becoming less and less popular in the wake of the rising popularity of larger vehicles like crossovers and SUVs, the fact that the 2018 Mazda3 continues to get so much positive attention is impressive. So what is it about this car that has everybody so interested?
Here are some of the coolest features of the 2018 Mazda3.
Active Driving Display
Heads-up displays are nothing new in the modern vehicle market, but to call the Mazda3’s Active Driving Display a heads-up display would be doing it a serious injustice. Most displays like this offer very limited information and even some of the better implementations don’t have very effective displays. Read the rest of this entry »
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