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

Under Hood

Quick Tips

Mazda

2005 Tribute

page 22
page 23

1. Windshield washer reservoir

Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water

2. Power steering fluid

reservoir 

Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fluid level
should be within MIN and
MAX lines

3. Engine coolant reservoir

Level should be at cold fill level
or within the cold fill range
when cold

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

4. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir

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

5. Air filter
6. Power distribution box 

7. Battery
8. Engine oil filler cap
9. Hood latch

10. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off and 
at normal temperature; oil 
level should be within 
crosshatched area of dipstick

11. Automatic transaxle

fluid dipstick**

Check with engine on at 
operating temperature; fluid
level should be within 
crosshatched area

2.3L Engine

3.0L Engine

Normal maintenance notes

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

Tip: For additional service
details, see Owner’s Manual

A.

Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Inspect: Engine coolant level, 
brake fluid level, tire inflation 
pressure and tire wear, power 
steering fluid level, washer 
fluid level
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 
and rear suspension ball joints, 
driveshaft dust boots, exhaust 
system heat shields, chassis/ 
body bolts and nuts, cooling 
system and hoses
Replace: Fuel filter

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: PCV valve (3.0 liter), 
engine coolant (yellow)

Fuel pump 
shutoff 

Disables fuel
pump after 
a substantial 
jolt; located 

in front passenger’s footwell, 
by kick panel access cover
To reset: Press down top of
exposed red reset button (

1

)

WARNING: Do not reset 
shutoff switch if you see 
or smell fuel

7,500 miles

15,000 miles

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

37,500 miles

45,000 miles

52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

A

A   C

A  

A 

 D   F 

A  

A   B   C

E  

A  

A  

A D 

A   B   C

A  

A  

A   B

5,000 miles*

A  

97,500 miles

 G 

100,000 miles

* Special operating conditions

** Denotes optional equipment

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