Fig. 7: Identifying Radiator Drain Plug
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ANTIFREEZE SOLUTION MIXTURE PERCENTAGE (EXCEPT FL22 TYPE ENGINE
COOLANT)
7. Refill the coolant into the coolant reserve tank up to the F mark on the tank.
8. Install the cooling system cap.
Engine coolant protection
Volume percentage (%)
Gravity at 20°C {68°F}
Water
Coolant
Above -16°C {3°F}
65
35
1.057
Above -26°C {-15°F}
55
45
1.072
Above -40°C {-40°F}
45
55
1.086
CAUTION:
If the water temperature gauge rises too high, stop the engine
and decrease the water temperature to prevent overheating.
Then, verify the malfunctioning part and repair or replace it.
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.
2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
2007 ENGINE Cooling System - MX-5 Miata
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