When the engine is cold, check the
level of the engine coolant in the
reservoir.
•
The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level or within the
COLD FILL RANGE as listed on the engine coolant reservoir
(depending upon application).
•
Refer to
scheduled maintenance
section for service interval
schedules.
•
Be sure to read and understand
Precautions when servicing your
vehicle
in this chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir is
low or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to
Adding
engine coolant
in this chapter.
WARNING:
Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not
use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside
of its specified function and vehicle location.
Adding engine coolant
Use only Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant or a premium engine
coolant that meets a Mazda specification.
•
DO NOT USE Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color).
•
DO NOT USE a DEX-COOL
威
engine coolant or an equivalent
engine coolant.
•
DO NOT USE alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze.
•
DO NOT USE supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle.
These additives may harm your engine’s cooling system.
•
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 conventional coolant
together in your vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants may harm
your engine’s cooling system.
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