Owner Maintenance; Inspecting Coolant Level; Engine Coolant- Page 227

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

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Inspecting Coolant Level

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.

Inspect the condition and connections of 
all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or 
deteriorated.

The coolant should be at full in the 
radiator and between the FULL or F and 
LOW or L marks on the coolant reservoir 
when the engine is cool.

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.

Do not overfill.

If new coolant is required frequently, 
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Engine Coolant

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.

WARNING

2.3-liter engine

Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly.

3.0-liter engine

CAUTION

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