Adding engine coolant; 2008 Tribute; Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)- Page 254

2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.

The engine coolant should be at the“FULL COLD” level or within the
“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).

Refer to

scheduled maintenance

section for service interval

schedules.

Be sure to read and understand

Precautions when servicing your

vehicle

in this chapter.

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.

WARNING: 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.

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  • The engine coolant should be at the“FULL COLD” level or within the “COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application).
  • Refer to scheduled maintenance section for service interval schedules.
  • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in this chapter.
  • 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.