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J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 13 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareOwner Maintenance▼ Changing CoolantChange coolant according to ScheduledMaintenance (page 8-3).CAUTION• Use only soft (demineralized) waterin the coolant mixture. Water thatcontains minerals will cut down onthe coolant’s effectiveness.• Don’t add only water. Always add aproper coolant mixture.• The engine has aluminum parts andmust be protected by an ethyleneglycol-basedcoolant to preventcorrosion and freezing.• DO NOT USE alcohol or methanolantifreeze. DO NOT MIX alcoholor methanol with the coolant. Thiscould damage the cooling system.• Don’t use a solution that containsmore than 60 % antifreeze.This would reduce effectiveness.For mixture percentage:VolumeProtection AntifreezesolutionWaterAbove -16°C (3°F) 35% 65%Above -26°C (-15°F) 45% 55%Above -40°C (-40°F) 55% 45%To change coolantWARNINGRemoving the Cooling System Cap:Removing the cooling system cap ordrain plug while the engine isrunning or hot is dangerous. Thismight lead to cooling system andengine damage and could result inserious injury from escaping hotcoolant or steam. Turn off the engineand wait until it’s cool. Even then, bevery careful when removing the capor drain plug. Wrap a thick clotharound it and slowly turn itcounterclockwise to the first stop.Step back while the pressure escapes.When you’re sure all the pressure isgone, press down on the cap — stillusing a cloth — turn the cap, andremove it.1. Remove the cooling system cap.2. Only when the engine is cool, loosenthe radiator drain plug and drain thecoolant into a suitable container.Properly dispose of the used coolant.8-13Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 14 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareOwner Maintenance3. With the drain plug loose but not fullyremoved, flush out the system withrunning water.LoosenDrain plugTightenCooling system capTightenLoosen4. Drain the system completely andretighten the plug. Add as muchethylene-glycol-based coolant andwater as necessary to provide freezingand corrosion protection.5. In extremely cold climates, add theamount recommended in the coolantmanufacturer’s instructions.6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.7. Run the engine at idle for about10 minutes, then turn it off. If thecoolant level warning light comes onduring this time, turn the engine off.After turning off the engine, inspectthe drain plug and the water hoses forleaks.8. After the engine has cooled, removethe cooling system cap and inspect thecoolant level. If it’s low, repeat steps 5to 7.Brake/Clutch Fluid▼ Inspecting Brake/Clutch FluidLevelThe brakes and clutch draw fluid from thesame reservoir.Inspect the fluid level in the reservoirregularly. It should be kept at MAX.The level normally drops withaccumulated distance, a conditionassociated with wear of brake and clutchlinings. If it is excessively low, have thebrake/clutch system inspected by anAuthorized <strong>Mazda</strong> Dealer.NOTEBecause this procedure requirestechnical expertise, we recommendthat it be done by an Authorized<strong>Mazda</strong> Dealer.8-14Form No. 8R65-EA-03C
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