2002 MAZDA MODEL B3000 oil

²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
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.
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²Use only SAE Class S chains.
²Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove
the cables to prevent vehicle damage.
²If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
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
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5Traction-Lok axles use 2.2±2.4L (4.75±5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
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 Premium Synthetic
Blend 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
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attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ......................136, 139
LATCH .....................................145
tether anchorage hardware ...140
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............219
exterior ....................................223
instrument cluster lens ..........222
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
mirrors .....................................221
plastic parts ............................221
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68±69
Clock ....................24, 31, 44, 52, 64
Clutch
fluid ..........................................263
operation while driving ..........162
recommended shift speeds ....164
Compass, electronic ..............86±87
calibration .................................88
set zone adjustment .................87
Console ........................................94
Coolant
checking and adding ..............245
refill capacities ................249, 272
specifications ..................275±276
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................89
Customer
Assistance ..........181, 207±208, 211
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................223
Getting roadside assistance ...181D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................263
engine oil .................................238
Doors
door ajar warning .....................16
lubricant specifications ..........275
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................267
Driving under special
conditions ..........................168±169
mud ..........................................168
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................169
through water .................168, 170
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........259
Engine ........................................276
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................12
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................245
idle speed control ...................243
lubrication
specifications ..................275±276
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..................234±236
starting after a collision .........182
Engine block heater .................152
Engine oil ..................................238
checking and adding ..............238
dipstick ....................................238
Index
281

filter, specifications ................242
recommendations ...................242
refill capacities ........................272
specifications ..................275±276
Exhaust fumes ..........................152
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....250
Fluid capacities .........................272
Foglamps .....................................73
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ..........................16±17, 165
description ..............................165
driving off road .......................167
electronic shift ........................165
indicator light .........................165
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................157
Fuel ............................................250
calculating fuel economy .......256
cap .....................................15, 252
capacity ...................................272
choosing the right fuel ...........253
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................259
detergent in fuel .....................255
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................250, 252, 256
filter, specifications ................255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....182
gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........256
octane rating ...................254, 276
quality ......................................254
running out of fuel .................255
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................250
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .........................250, 253±254Fuses ..................................183, 185
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......15, 252
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................256
Gauges .........................................18
battery voltage gauge ...............19
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................18
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................20
speedometer .............................20
tachometer ................................20
trip odometer ............................20
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................170
calculating ...............................172
definition .................................170
driving with a heavy load ......170
location ....................................170
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................170
calculating .......................170, 172
definition .................................170
driving with a heavy load ......170
location ....................................170
H
Hazard flashers .........................182
Headlamps ...................................73
aiming ........................................74
bulb specifications ....................76
daytime running lights .............73
flash to pass ..............................74
high beam ...........................16, 74
replacing bulbs .........................77
turning on and off ....................73
Index
282

Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
cleaning ...................................221
side view mirrors (power) .......89
Motorcraft parts ........................255
O
Octane rating ............................254
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................238
Overdrive .....................................93
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................100
Parking brake ............................155
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................188
Power door locks ........................97
Power point .................................84
Power steering ..........................156
fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........275±276
Power Windows ...........................85
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................157
R
Radio ................................21, 45, 53
Radio reception .....................66±67
Relays ........................................183
Remote entry system .........97, 100illuminated entry ......................98
locking/unlocking doors .....97±99
panic alarm .............................100
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................181
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................17, 107±111
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ................107±111
belt minder .............................115
cleaning the safety belts ........118
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................108±110
for children .....................131±132
lap belt ....................................113
warning light and
chime ...........................14, 17, 114
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................145
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................140
Safety seats for children ..........135
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................107
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................135
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................102±103
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................195
Spark plugs, specifications .......276
Index
284