Washington State Splash Guard Law

Did you know that Washington State has a splash guard law for trucks, busses and trailers? It states,
"All motor vehicle, trailers and semi-trailers shall be equipped with anti-spray devices on all axles as wide as the tires and extending downward to at least the center of the axle."

Ford Motor Company is not required to install mud flaps or splash guards as original equipment, however, dealer installation of the feature has traditionally addressed state & local vehicle regulations to operate on public roads.

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The Mazda3 is ranked as having the highest residual value for 2010 by ALG.

ALG is the leading source for automotive residual values and analytical data products, as well as consulting services for automotive manufacturers, finance companies, and fleet companies and we are pleased here at Fugate Mazda to sell such a great product like Mazda.  We love to receive such prestigious honors from such prestigious companies such as ALG. 

“One of every three Mazda’s sold around the world is a MAZDA3, this award speaks not just to the quality of an individual vehicle, but to the overall strength of the Mazda brand,” said Jim O’Sullivan, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations.  “We are pleased to be recognized by ALG for having vehicles that are not only fun to drive, but have some of the highest resale values.”

What this means to you as a consumer:  When you buy a vehicle from Fugate Mazda, you are ensured to not only get an amazing deal from an amazing bunch of Mazda representatives, but you will also have the comfort of knowing that you just purchased a vehicle that ensures the highest resale value. 

DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid or DEF is a new product required for the 2011 and newer diesel engines emission control systems. It is a clear liquid that is added though a filler tube under the fuel cap door and has a blue colored cap. When the engine computer determines DEF is needed it injects the fluid into the exhaust system and works in conjunction with the exhaust catalyst to reduce exhaust emissions. It is highly recommended to fill the DEF tank on every oil change and may require additional fluid in between oil changes depending on driving conditions. The DEF system holds five gallons of DEF and should be completely filled every time to ensure that you will not get any false low DEF warnings. The vehicle will give a warning when there is approximately 700 miles to empty and if the vehicle is continued to be driven without adding DEF eventually after multiple warnings the computer will reduce the power of the engine. Fugate Ford offers DEF filling for you where we will fill the DEF tank for you or you can purchase 2.5 gallon containers of DEF to carry in the vehicle with you. The DEF does have a shelf live and it is not recommended to store for long periods and must be stored in a climate controlled environment to prevent freezing.