1. Measure the engine coolant temperature and specific gravity using a thermometer and a hydrometer.
CAUTION:
Use engine coolant at a concentration that meets the environmental conditions in which the vehicle is driven, otherwise engine damage could occur.
The engine has aluminum parts and must be protected by an ethylene-glycol-based coolant to prevent corrosion and freezing.
Do not use coolants containing Alcohol, Methanol, Borate or Silicate. These coolants could damage the cooling system.
Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant mixture. Water that contains minerals will cut down on the coolant’s effectiveness.
Engine coolant damages paint. If engine coolant does get on a painted surface, rinse it off quickly.
NOTE:
If the “FL22” mark is shown on or near the cooling system cap, use Mazda Genuine FL22 engine coolant.
FL22 type engine coolant is shipped as a diluted solution. Use the solution as is when replacing coolant.
2. Determine the engine coolant protection level by referring to the graph shown in the figure.
If the engine coolant protection level is not correct, add water or engine coolant.
Battery Removal/Installation [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
1. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
2. Install in the reverse order of removal.
1
Battery cover
(See Battery Cover Removal Note.)
(See Battery Cover Installation Note.)
2
Negative battery cable
3
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Parking Brake Lever Inspection
Stroke Inspection
1. Pump the brake pedal a few times.
2. Pull the parking brake lever two to three times.
3. Inspect the parking brake stroke by slowly pulling at point A 50 mm {1.97
in} from the end of the parking brake lever with a force of 98 N {10 kgf,
22 lbf} and counting the number o ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
Airflow Inspection
1. Disconnect the section (A) of the ventilation hose shown in the figure.
2. Start the engine and verify that vacuum is applied to the end of the disconnected
ventilation hose while the engine is idling.
NOTE:
Because it is difficult to directly inspect the PC ...