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.
w Changing Coolant
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.
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Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the MAX and MIN
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.
Don’t use a solution that contains
more than 60 % antifreeze.
This would reduce effectiveness.
For mixture percentage:
Volume
Antifreeze Demineralized
water
65%
55%
45%
If it’s at or near MIN, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to MAX.
Protection
solution
35%
45%
55%
Above -16°C (3°F)
Above -26°C (-15°F)
Above -40°C (-40°F)
CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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