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2008 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief
cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid
can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.

Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by
following these steps:

1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.

2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant

pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic
bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins
to release.

3. Step back while the pressure releases.

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the

cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.

2.3L coolant bleed valve

5. For the 2.3L engine ONLY, open the coolant bleed valve on the back

of the engine water outlet.

6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see

above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD”
level on the reservoir.

7. For the 2.3L engine ONLY, close the bleed valve.

8. Reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir. Turn the cap until it is

tightly installed to prevent coolant loss.

After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration.
Refer to the

Checking engine coolant

section. If the concentration is

not 50/50 (protection to –34° F [–36° C]), drain some coolant and adjust
the concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a
50/50 coolant concentration.

2008 Tribute

(j14)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA

(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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  • 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
  • 2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (an opaque plastic bottle).
  • 3. Step back while the pressure releases.
  • 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
  • 2.3L coolant bleed valve 5.
  • 2.3L engine ONLY, open the coolant bleed valve on the back of the engine water outlet.
  • 6. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level on the reservoir.
  • 7. For the 2.
  • 8. Reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir.
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