D R I V I N G T I P S
Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features
Driving Tips
Quick Tips
Mazda
Mazda B-Series Truck
page 22
page 23
Change engine oil/replace filter
every 3,000**/5,000 miles; rotate
tires every 7,500 miles or sooner
Check lug nut torque every
5,000 miles
Normal operating conditions
A.
Inspect: Engine cooling system,
hoses and clamps, automatic
transmission fluid level, steering
linkage, suspension, brake system
Inspect/lubricate: 4x2 ball joints
B.
Replace: Air filter/fuel filter
Inspect: Exhaust system
C.
Change: Green engine coolant
D.
Lubricate: 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace: Manual transmission fluid
E.
Inspect: Accessory drive belt(s)
Replace: Spark plugs
Replace: PCV valve (2.3L/3.0L/4.0L)
Special operating
conditions
Towing, extensive idling, low
speed driving, dusty conditions
and off-road operation, see
Owner’s Manual
F.
Change: Yellow engine coolant
G.
Inspect: Brake system
H.
Replace: Fuel filter
I.
Change: Automatic
transmission fluid
J.
Lubricate: Front wheel
bearings (4x2)
K.
Change: Transfer case fluid (4x4)
L.
Replace: Spark plugs
Perform maintenance as required
Inspect/lubricate: U-joints, clutch
fluid level
Replace: Engine air filter
Change: Manual transmission fluid
Break-in period
First 1,000 miles: Avoid heavy
repeated brake use; avoid full
throttle, rapid acceleration or
kick-down of transmission; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
Do not tow a trailer for first
500 miles
Do not use special “break-in” oils
Tip: Follow the same break-in
period procedures with newly
overhauled engine or when
brakes are replaced
4-wheel Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS)
ABS automatically reduces
hydraulic pressure to all four
wheels (4-wheel ABS) on the
verge of locking up
You may feel a slight pulsing
of the brake pedal and hear a
clicking noise, this tells you the
ABS is functioning properly
Tips: Maintain constant
pressure on the brake pedal
Do not pump the brakes
ABS self test
A self-diagnostic test is
performed when the engine is
started; you may feel some
pulsation and hear some
noise; this is normal
Tire economy and tips
Check pressure monthly when
tires are cold
Check for unusual wear and
overall condition, do not exceed
weight limit on tires and axles
Maintain correct front-end alignment
and tire balance; see Owner’s
Manual for rotation chart
Tire pressure
Decal on the edge of the
driver’s door provides tire
size and pressure information
Tire chains*
†
Tire chains can damage aluminum
wheels; use on steel wheels only
Tips: Use only SAE class “S”
chains, install only on rear tires;
install as tightly as possible
and retighten periodically
Never exceed 30 mph with
tire chains
NORMAL
SPECIAL
5,000 miles
15,000 miles
3
0,000 miles
45,000 miles
60,000 miles
75,000 miles
90,000 miles
100,000 miles
A
A B
A C
A B D
A C
A B
E F
G
H
I J
K L
*Denotes optional equipment
**Special operating conditions
†
See Owner’s Manual
