Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care; Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid - Page 191

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G

5. Fill the radiator (to the top of the filler 

neck) and then the coolant reservoir (to 
F) with as much ethylene-glycol-based 
coolant and water as necessary to 
provide protection from freezing and 
corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the 
amount recommended by the coolant 
manufacturer.

6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.

7. Run the engine at idle for about 10 

minutes.

8. Then do this:

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Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 
about 5 minutes.

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Increase the engine speed to 3,000 
rpm for about 5 seconds and then 
release the accelerator.

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Do this 4 or 5 times.

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Make sure the engine temperature 
gauge does not reach the HOT zone.

After turning off the engine, inspect the 
drain plug and the water hoses for leaks.

9. After the engine has cooled, remove 

the cooling system cap and inspect the 
coolant level. If it’s low, repeat steps 5 
to 8.

Because this procedure requires technical 
expertise, we recommend that it be done 
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid 
Level

The brakes and clutch draw fluid from the 
same reservoir.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir 
regularly. It should be kept at MAX.
The level normally drops with 
accumulated distance, a condition 
associated with wear of brake and clutch 
linings. If it is excessively low, have the 
brake/clutch system inspected by an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

NOTE

Mixing green coolant with orange 
coolant could decrease the service life 
expectancy of the coolant. Use only 
genuine Mazda orange colored or 
equivalent coolant.

Brake/Clutch Fluid

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