2011 Tribute; Owners Guide, 1st Printing; Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants- Page 284

2011 Mazda Tribute Owners Manual

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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 new (unused) coolant together in the 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. Refer to

Maintenance product

specifications and capacities

in this chapter.

A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.

Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).

Alcohol

and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.

Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.

These

can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.

For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
distilled water to the FULL COLD level. For all other vehicles which have
a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.

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 (a translucent plastic
bottle). Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins
to release.

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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 (a translucent plastic bottle).
  • DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle.
  • A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location.
  • Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).
  • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.