Hearing a popping sound when driving is rarely a good sign. Often this is caused by running over something sharp, and the sound you hear is a tire getting punctured. Fortunately, you don’t have to feel helpless in this situation, as changing a flat is actually pretty easy. Here our MAZDA service center goes over the steps this involves:
Step 1
As long as you have a jack, lug wrench, and spare tire in your car, you’re good to go. Get them out.
Step 2
Next, take the lug wrench and loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire without removing them completely.
Step 3
Put the jack under a strong part of your car’s frame and turn the handle clockwise until the tire is off the ground several inches.
Step 4
Now, remove the lug nuts and flat tire. Then, line up the holes on the new tire and put the lug nuts back in. Tighten them by hand.
Step 5
Lower the car by turning the jack handle counterclockwise and then tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Step 6
The last step is to get a new spare tire. You never want to be caught unprepared, so it’s always important to have a spare on hand.
Count on Green MAZDA for All of Your Service and Parts Needs
If you need a new tire for your car, the parts department at Green Mazda in Springfield can get it for you. We can also repair tires. If yours wasn’t too damaged, we may be able to fix it up for you in our service center. To speak to someone about our tire issue or to make an appointment, get in touch with us.
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