J94S.book Page 13 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
If it’s at or near L, add enough coolant to
the coolant reservoir to provide freezing
and corrosion protection and to bring the
level to F.
Engine Coolant
wInspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.
Hot Engine:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Don’t
inspect the coolant system or add
coolant when the engine is hot.
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
wChanging Coolant
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.
Change coolant according to Scheduled
Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
•
Use only soft (demineralized) water
in the coolant mixture. Water that
contains minerals will cut down on
the coolant’s effectiveness.
Inspect the condition and connections of
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
•
Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L marks
on the coolant reservoir when the engine
is cool.
• The engine has aluminum parts and
must be protected by an ethylene-
glycol-based coolant to prevent
corrosion and freezing.
•
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol
antifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcohol
or methanol with the coolant. This
could damage the cooling system.
2.0-liter engine
•
Don’t use a solution that contains
more than 60 % antifreeze.
2.5-liter engine
This would reduce effectiveness.
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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