Owner Maintenance; Maintenance and Care; Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid - Page 229

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

2. Only when the engine is cool, remove 

the radiator drain plug and drain the 
coolant into a suitable container. 
Properly dispose of the used coolant.

3. Flush out the system with running 

water.

4. Drain the system completely. Insert 

and tighten the plug. Add as much 
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and 
water as necessary to provide freezing 
and corrosion protection.

5. In extremely cold climates, add the 

amount recommended in the coolant 
manufacturer’s instructions.

6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling 

system cap off. Slowly add additional 
coolant if necessary.

7. At this point, wait until the engine 

reaches normal operating temperature; 
then depress the accelerator two or 
three times. Add more coolant, if 
necessary, until the system is full.

8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect 

all connections for leaks. Inspect the 
level in the coolant reservoir one more 
time.

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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.

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3.0-liter engine

Brake/Clutch Fluid

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