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If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to

Adding

engine coolant

in this chapter.

Note:

Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use engine

coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.

Adding engine coolant

Use only Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant or a premium engine
coolant that meets a Mazda specification.

DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color).

DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL

engine coolant or an equivalent

engine coolant.

DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.

DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
These additives may harm your engine’s cooling system.

DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used.

DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant
together in your vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system.

The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling
system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s
engine cooling system. If you are unsure which type of coolant
your vehicle requires, contact your local authorized dealer.

WARNING:

Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer

fluid reservoir. If engine coolant is sprayed onto the windshield,

it could make it difficult to see through the windshield.

When adding coolant, make sure it is a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant
and distilled water. Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir,

when the

engine is cool

, until the appropriate fill level is obtained.

NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.

NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.

Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.

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  • DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color).
  • DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL 威 engine coolant or an equivalent engine coolant.
  • DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.
  • DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
  • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle.
  • DO NOT MIX recycled coolant and conventional coolant together in your vehicle.
  • The use of an improper coolant may harm engine and cooling system components and may void the warranty of your vehicle’s engine cooling system.
  • NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
  • NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
  • Engine coolant concentrations above 60% or below 40% will decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage.

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