Fig. 8: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
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6. Referring to the following chart, select the correct volume peroentage of the water and engine coolant.
Antifireeze solution mixture percentage (Execpt FLI22 type engine coolant)
WATER AND COOLANT VOLUME PERCENTAGE CHART
7. Refill the engine coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the F mark on the tank.
8. Install the cooling system cap.
9. Start the engine and warm up the engine by idling.
10. After the engine warms up, perform the following steps. AT this time, be careful of the engine coolant
Engine coolant protection
Volume percentage (%)
Gravity at 20°C {68°F}
Water
Coolant
Above - 16°C {3°C}
65
35
1.057
Above - 26°C {-15°F}
55
45
1.072
Above -40°C {40°F}
45
55
1.086
CAUTION:
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If the water temperature gauge mises too high, stop the engine
and decrease the engine coolant temperature to prevent
overtheating. Then, verify the malfunctionining part and repair
or replace it.
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If the engine coolant level in the coolant reserve tank is below
the L mark during engine coolant air bleeding operation, stop
the engine, and after the engine coolant temperature decreases,
add engine coolant. Then, resume the engine coolant air
bleeding operation.
2008 Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
2008 ENGINE Cooling System (MZI-3.7) - Mazda CX-9
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