2002 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES engine oil

4.0L Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use an equivalent Mazda Specification.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
the service maintenance section.
Engine Oil Filter Recommendation
Change your engine oil filter according to the appropriate schedule listed
in the service maintenance section. Mazda production and aftermarket
(Mazda) oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life.
If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Mazda Material and
design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be
experienced.
It is recommended you use the appropriate Mazda oil filter (or another
brand meeting Mazda specifications) for your engine.
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When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.
If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²Always dispose of automotive
batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.
ENGINE COOLANT
Checking engine coolant
Your engine's cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixture
of distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant, or an equivalent
premium engine coolant that meets Mazda specification.
A50/50 mixtureof distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant
provides:
²maximum cooling system efficiency.
²freeze protection down to -36É C (-34É F).
²boiling protection up to 129É C (265É F).
²protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
²an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant
gauge.
The engine coolant must be maintained at the correct fluid level
and concentration to work properly. If the engine coolant fluid
level and concentration is not maintained correctly, damage to
the engine and cooling system may result.
LEAD
RETURN
RECYCLE
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²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle service maintenance section.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Mazda SAE 5W-
20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil2.3L engine 3.8L (4.0
quarts.)
3.0L V6 engines 4.3L (4.5
quarts)
Mazda SAE 5W-
30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil4.0L V6 engine 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMazda
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.65L (2.8
quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONtV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L (9.9
quarts)3
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L (10.0
quarts)3
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L9.8L (10.3
quarts)3
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Mazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4)SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axleSAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
enginesSAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches,
striker plates, fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracksMulti-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking
brake linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline
(manual transmission).Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual)MERCONtAT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E)MERCONtVATF
2
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your service maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
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Child safety restraints ..............136
child safety belts ....................136
Child safety seats ......................137
attaching with tether straps ..141
in front seat ............................139
in rear seat ..............................139
Cleaning your vehicle ...............223
engine compartment ..............219
exterior ............................219, 223
exterior lamps .........................221
instrument cluster lens ..........222
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
mirrors .....................................221
plastic parts ............................221
safety belts ..............................223
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
windows ..................................223
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......72, 74
Clock ....................26, 33, 47, 55, 68
Clutch
fluid ..........................................263
operation while driving ..........161
recommended shift speeds ....162
Compass, electronic ..............90±91
calibration .................................92
set zone adjustment .................91
Console ........................................98
Coolant
checking and adding ..............246
refill capacities ................249, 273
specifications ..................276±277
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................93Customer
Assistance ..........180, 207±208, 211
Getting roadside assistance ...180
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................77
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................263
engine oil .................................238
Doors
door ajar warning .....................18
lubricant specifications ..........276
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................267
Driving under special
conditions ..........................167±168
mud ..........................................167
sand .........................................167
snow and ice ...........................168
through water .................167, 169
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........259
Engine ........................................277
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................14
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................246
idle speed control ...................244
lubrication
specifications ..................276±277
refill capacities ........................273
service points ..................234±236
Index
282

starting after a collision .........182
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................238
checking and adding ..............238
dipstick ....................................238
filter, specifications ................242
recommendations ...................242
refill capacities ........................273
specifications ..................276±277
Exhaust fumes ..........................151
F
Fluid capacities .........................273
Foglamps .....................................77
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................18, 163
description ..............................164
driving off road .......................166
electronic shift ........................164
indicator light .........................164
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................156
Fuel ............................................251
calculating fuel economy .......256
cap .....................................17, 253
capacity ...................................273
choosing the right fuel ...........254
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................251, 253, 256
filter, specifications ................255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....182
gauge .........................................21
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 277
quality ......................................254running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................251
Fuses ..................................183±184
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......17, 253
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................256
Gauges .........................................19
battery voltage gauge ...............21
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................20
engine oil pressure gauge ........20
fuel gauge ..................................21
odometer ...................................22
speedometer .............................21
tachometer ................................22
trip odometer ............................22
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................169
calculating ...............................171
definition .................................169
driving with a heavy load ......169
location ....................................169
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................169
calculating .......................169, 171
definition .................................169
driving with a heavy load ......169
location ....................................169
H
Hazard flashers .........................181
Headlamps ...................................77
aiming ........................................78
bulb specifications ....................80
Index
283

Lumbar support, seats .............112
M
Manual transmission .................161
fluid capacities ........................273
lubricant specifications ..........277
reverse .....................................163
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................90
cleaning ...................................221
side view mirrors (power) .......93
Motorcraft parts ........................255
O
Octane rating ............................254
Odometer .....................................22
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................238
Overdrive .....................................97
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................104
Parking brake ............................154
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................187
Power door locks ......................102
Power steering ..........................155
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................273
fluid, specifications .........276±277
Power Windows ...........................89
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................156R
Radio ................................23, 48, 57
Radio reception ...........................71
Relays ........................................183
Remote entry system .......102, 104
illuminated entry ....................103
locking/unlocking
doors ................................102±104
panic alarm .............................104
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................105
replacing the batteries ...........105
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ............19, 113±116, 118
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ................113±118
belt minder .............................121
cleaning the safety
belts .................................124, 223
extension assembly ................120
for adults .........................114±116
for children .....................135±136
lap belt ....................................119
warning light and
chime ...................16, 19, 120±121
Safety seats for children ..........137
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............113
Seats ..........................................111
child safety seats ....................137
cleaning ...................................222
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................106±107, 109
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Index
285