Mazda 4WD manual Maintenance and Specifications

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Maintenance and Specifications

For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the ªFULL COLDº level. For all other vehicles, which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.

Note: The 3.0L and 4.0L V6 engines use the overflow system, and the 2.3L I4 engines use the degas system.

WARNING: To avoid scalding hot steam or coolant from being released from the engine cooling system, never remove the reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. Failure to follow this warning may result in damage to the engine's cooling system and possible severe personal injury.

1.Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it cool.

2.When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap. Slowly turn cap counterclockwise until pressure begins to release.

3.Step back while the pressure releases.

4.When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.

5.Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to within the ªCOLD FILL RANGEº or the ªFULL COLDº level on the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.

6.Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.)

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration, refer to Checking engine coolant . If the concentration is not 50/50 (protection to ±34° F/±36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50 coolant concentration.

Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.

If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.

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