Mazda B-Series, Training Manual

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General Information
Remarks
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Refer below for a description of items marked with * in the maintenance chart.
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*1: Replacement of the engine timing belt and auto tensioner is required at every
120,000 km (75,000 miles). Failure to replace the timing belt and the auto tensioner
may result in damage to the engine.
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*2: If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace
the engine oil and oil filter more often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed driving
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short
distance (less than 8 km/ 5 miles) only
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3: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if
installed.
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4: Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription ‘FL22’ on the radiator cap
itself or the surrounding area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
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5: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean the air cleaner
element at every 10,000 km (6,250 miles) or 6 months. Replace the air cleaner
element at every 30,000 km (18,750 miles) or 18 months.
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6: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or
mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, replace
the brake fluid annually.
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7: If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, inspect
the disc brakes and drum brakes more often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving on bumpy roads, gravel roads, snowy roads or unpaved roads
b) Driving uphill and downhill frequently
c) Repeated short-distance driving
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8: If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace
the front wheel bearing grease at every 20,000 km (12,500 miles) or 12 months.
a) Driving in dusty conditions
b) Driving in rough, muddy or snow-melted conditions
c) Towing a trailer
Service Training BT-50 00-15