Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully –
put in first gear.
3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug, located
on the lower driver side of the
transaxle, and inspect the fluid
level.
6. Fluid level should be at bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is
at the bottom of the opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacities
section in this
chapter.
AIR FILTER
Refer to
scheduled maintenance
for the appropriate intervals for
changing the air filter element.
When changing the air filter element, only use a genuine Mazda air filter
element.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is
running.
1. Loosen the clamp that secures the air inlet tube to the engine air
filter cover and disconnect the tube from the cover (for V6 only).
2. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.
2008 Tribute
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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