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U N D E R   H O O D

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Under Hood

Quick Tips

2005 Mazda6

page 22
page 23

1. Engine oil filler cap

SAE 5W-20 

2. Automatic transmission

fluid (ATF) dipstick*

See Owner’s Manual

3. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir

Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on

4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch

Push hood latch to the left,
open hood

9. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap 
while engine is running or 
hot; you could get burned

10. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick

11. Power steering fluid

reservoir

Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark 

12. Windshield washer 

reservoir

Fill with windshield washer fluid

Break-in period

First 600 miles: 
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds; avoid full throttle, rapid
acceleration or kick-down of
transmission

Unique driving 
conditions

†

Every 5,000 miles change 
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid, 
tire pressure/wear, power 
steering fluid, locks/hinges 
and washer fluid

Normal maintenance notes

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed; replace cabin air 
filter every 25,000 miles or 24 months

A.

Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges

B .

Inspect: Disc brakes

C .

Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter), 
fuel lines and hoses, brake 
lines, hoses and connections, 
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints, 
driveshaft dust boots, inspect 
exhaust system and heat shields
every 45,000 miles and 
cooling system

D.

Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
Replace: Air filter

E .

Inspect: Hoses and tubes for 
emission system

F .

Replace: Spark plugs
Inspect: Engine valve clearance 
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy

G.

Replace: Engine coolant

3.0-liter V6

2.3-liter I4

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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