Mazda Mazda2_8BL3-EA-10E_Edition3 manual Cooling fan

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Inspect the antifreeze protection and coolant level in the coolant reservoir at least once a year―at the beginning of the winter season―and before traveling where temperatures may drop below freezing.

Inspect the condition and connections of all cooling system and heater hoses. Replace any that are swollen or deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the radiator and between the FULL and LOW marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool.

Cooling fan

If it's at or near LOW, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to FULL.

CAUTION

ØRadiator coolant will damage paint.

Rinse it off quickly if spilled.

ØUse only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant's effectiveness.

ØDon't add only water. Always add a proper coolant mixture.

ØThe engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.

ØDO NOT USE coolants Containing Alcohol, methanol, Borate or Silicate.

These coolants could damage the cooling system.

ØDO NOT MIX alcohol or methanol with the coolant. This could damage the cooling system.

ØDon't use a solution that contains more than 60% antifreeze.

This would reduce effectiveness.

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