Many tyres have tread wear indicator bars molded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it is time to replace the tyre. Here's another simple test you can perform to measure tread depth on your tyres. Place a coin into a tread groove with the head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of the head, it's time to visit a Penfold Service Centre for a new tyre. Click here to make a booking or request a quote.

 

For any other questions regarding your vehicle's tyres, click here.

Penfold Mazda - Burwood

Service	Mon - Fri	7.30am - 5.30pm
	Sat	8.30am - 12noon

Penfold Mazda - Hawthorn

Service

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7.30am - 5.30pm

This might indicate "Service", "Service Engine" or "Maint Reqd". It's an indicator that you're getting close to a scheduled maintenance interval. On some cars it's as simple as counting kilometres before it comes on, whilst on others it maps engine temperatures, oil temperatures, air temperatures and other indicators of probable stress to tell you when it might be time for new oil or a service.

 

If this light illuminates, you should contact your Service Centre as soon as possible. The technician will complete a thorough check of your vehicle and reset the light.

This warning light is different in every car but usually looks like a picture of a battery. You'll see it come on and go off when you start your engine as part of the car's self-test.

 

If this light comes on and stays on, it means the electrical charging system is no longer working properly. Think of it like a cellphone battery. If the cellphone is plugged into the charger, you can use it indefinitely, but when you disconnect it from the charger, there's a limited amount of time before your battery runs out.

 

It's exactly the same in your car, only bigger. Every car has an alternator - the charger - and a 12V battery used to supply power to the electrical system. If the alternator becomes faulty or the drive belt to it snaps, it will not be able to do its job. The longer you drive, the more your car will use up the remaining juice in the battery and eventually the engine will die. This almost always requires a new or refurbished alternator and/or battery.

 

If this light is illuminated, you should contact your Service Centre as soon as possible.

Most cars have a brake warning light on the dash. Its purpose is to alert you that something is wrong in the braking system. The brake warning light can indicate numerous things. You should have your car looked at to identify the problem and have it fixed as soon as possible.

If it comes on, you should have your car looked at as soon as possible. It usually means the ABS computer has diagnosed that something is amiss in the system. It could be something as simple as dirt in one of the sensors, or something as costly as an entire ABS unit replacement. It's important to note that this light normally comes on when you start the car and then switches off a few seconds later. If it blinks, throbs, flashes or in any other way draws your attention to itself, you should take note. Compared to a steady light, a blinking ABS light normally indicates something more serious.

This is normally the coolant level warning light. If this comes on it means that the level of coolant in your radiator is low and needs topping up. DO NOT OPEN THE RADIATOR CAP WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT! The coolant system is pressurised and it could easily release pressure and spray you with boiling coolant. Do it when the engine is cold.  The coolant mixture behaves as an antifreeze in winter as well as a corrosion-inhibitor to stop your engine rusting from the inside out.

It is best to visit your Service Centre and have your coolant professionally topped up.

Typically this light will come on if your oil pressure is too low. Low oil pressure is serious and if you continue to drive with this light on, eventually your engine will die. Low oil pressure can be caused by a failed oil pump, a blocked oil filter or strainer in the sump, or by low oil levels - for example if your engine is burning oil.

You should have this inspected at your closest Service Centre as soon as you notice the problem.

Contact your Penfold Mazda Service Centre and a service advisor will provide you with a tailored serv package suited to your needs. Their technical expertise and excellent customer focus makes them the ideal person to answer any questions you may have. Please contact the Penfold Mazda Service Centre on (03) 9268 1294.

We’re sorry; it’s not possible to accurately diagnose a vehicle concern via telephone or email. In the unlikely event your Mazda isn’t running as smoothly as it has in the past, please contact the highly trained staff at Penfold Mazda Service. They’ll arrange to promptly inspect and diagnose your vehicle with a minimum of inconvenience.

Penfold Mazda Service is unable to provide detailed technical guidance on do-it-yourself repairs.

We recommend Mazda trained technicians with all the resources and equipment of Penfold Mazda Service at our disposal as the best people to maintain your vehicle.

There is no charge for the initial 1000km inspection. This service is performed complimentary of Penfold Mazda to ensure everything is in running smoothly with your new vehicle. A list of items to be checked is in your Warranty Information booklet.

If during your free inspection Penfold Mazda suggests a change of any lubricants and filters are required, this is not included in the inspection and a fee would be applicable. Feel free to discuss your particular needs with your Penfold Mazda Service Centre on (03) 9268 1294.

Your vehicle must be serviced to Mazda specification and standards every 10,000 kilometres or every six months whichever is sooner. Please consult your Owner’s Manual for detailed information on the serving requirements for your Mazda. These requirements must be followed to ensure your vehicle continues to operate within specification.

Vehicle servicing is an owner responsibility and failure to maintain your Mazda in accordance with these requirements may void your New Vehicle Warranty. Servicing every six months even though 10,000 kilometres has not been reached ensures that fluids and parts susceptible to deterioration are inspected or replaced to keep your Mazda running as it should. Please note some earlier model Mazdas had service intervals of every six months or 7,500 kilometres and every three months or 5,000 kilometres.

To minimise inconvenience at service time, Penfold Mazda has a limited number of courtesy cars available for customer use. We charge a nominal daily fee to cover overheads. Please enquire when you call them to book in for servicing.

Please note in the case of a warrantable concern, the terms and conditions of the New Vehicle Warranty clearly state that consequential losses are excluded from any claim. This includes costs associated with having a concern addressed.

Penfold Mazda always acts with the utmost professionalism and care. However very rarely a mishap may occur that requires some corrective action to a customer’s car. In these circumstances our dealerships always act promptly to resolve any problem.

 

Please address enquiries of this sort to the Service Manager on (03) 9268 1294.

Early model vehicles designed for Leaded fuel can use Regular Unleaded or Premium Unleaded fuel, but must also use a lead replacement additive to prevent valve seat wear. These additives are usually available from your fuel supplier. Click here for more information on fuels.

Proper lubrication is essential to the life of your vehicle and different Mazda models have different requirements. In all cases we recommend the Genuine Mazda Engine Oil specified for your vehicle in your Owner’s Manual.

Please note the next-generation RENESIS rotary engine in the RX-8 uses mineral oil and is NOT compatible with any synthetic or semi-synthetic oils and they must not be used. We recommend Genuine Mazda Rotary Engine Oil for this high performance sports car. This oil is available in convenient 1ltr packs - handy when topping up during owner checks.

 

Click here for further information on the recommended Genuine Mazda Engine Oils or contact your Penfold Mazda Service Centre on (03) 9268 1222.

The following older Mazda models can use unleaded fuel:

• R100, RX-2, RX-3, RX-4, RX-5
• 929 from 1983 onwards (1982 onwards for the 929 Wagon)
• 626 from 1983 onwards
• 323 and 323 Wagon from 1983 onwards (except SS model)
• RX-7 from 1979 onwards
• B2000 from 1982 onwards
• E1800/E2000 from 1984 onwards

Mazda does not offer LPG as an option for its current models although in the past some specially prepared commercial vehicles were supplied with ‘factory fit’ LPG. Mazda does not recommend or endorse any aftermarket LPG conversion kits for retrofit to its vehicles.

Converting your Mazda to operate on LPG may adversely impact your New Vehicle Warranty if it is determined the use of LPG, or if the fitting and maintenance of the LPG equipment, has precipitated any concern with your vehicle. Rectification in these circumstances would be a retail matter.

To find out if your Mazda is compatible with ethanol blend fuel, click here.

Audi Penfold

• Burwood
• Doncaster

• Burwood
• Burnley

You can book on-line at anytime and all details are current as to what days and times are available.

Yes, we do we have a courtesy bus service that delivers within a 6km radius. Alternatively, we have Loan Vehicles available at reasonable prices. It is vital that you organise this when booking your service as numbers are limited.

You will receive an SMS to inform you of the completion and the cost.

We accept most major credit cards excluding AMEX and Diners.

 

Click here to pay online via credit card.