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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
If it’s at or near LOW or L, add enough
coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and to
bring the level to FULL or F.
For mixture percentage:
Volume
Protection
Antifreeze
Water
solution
Above −16°C (3°F)
Above −26°C (−15°F)
Above −40°C (−40°F)
35%
45%
55%
65%
55%
45%
CAUTION
To change coolant
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.
WARNING
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap
while the engine is running or hot is
dangerous. This might lead to cooling
system and engine damage and could
result in serious injury from escaping
hot coolant or steam. Turn off the
engine and wait until it’s cool. Even
then, be very careful when removing
the cap.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and slowly turn it counterclockwise to
the first stop (3.0-liter engine) or
about two and a half rotations (2.3-
liter engine).
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.
•
•
Don’t add only water. Always add a
proper coolant mixture.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you’re sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap (3.0-liter
engine)— still using a cloth — turn
the cap, and remove it.
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.
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Form No. 8S11-EA-03G
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