2002 MAZDA MODEL B4000 automatic transmission

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
Maintenance and Specifications
275

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.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 138 182 245
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.04-1.19mm
(0.041-0.047
inch)1.07-1.17mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.7:1 9.14:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab
mm (in)SuperCab mm
(in)
(1) Overall length 4 763 (187.5) 5 153 (202.9)
(2) Overall width 1 785 (70.3) 1 785 (70.3)
(3) Overall height 4x2/4x4 1 575 (62.0) /
1 655 (65.2)1 585 (62.4) /
1 684 (66.3)
(4) Wheelbase 2 831 (111.4) 3 192 (125.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 486 (58.5) 1 485 (58.5)
(5) Track - Rear 1 455 (57.3) 1 455 (57.3)
Maintenance and Specifications
276

A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................154
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................119±120
and child safety seats ............122
description ..............................120
disposal ....................................126
driver air bag ..........................124
indicator light .............14±15, 125
operation .................................124
passenger air bag ...................124
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................126
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system .................69
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................245
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................154±155
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................16
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 45, 53
Automatic transmission ............158
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................159
fluid, adding ............................263
fluid, checking ........................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................276
Auxiliary power point .................84
Axle
lubricant specifications ..275±276
refill capacities ........................272
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................243acid, treating emergencies .....243
charging system warning
light ............................................15
jumping a disabled battery ....201
maintenance-free ....................243
servicing ..................................243
voltage gauge ............................19
Bed extender ..............................95
BeltMinder .................................115
Brakes ........................................153
anti-lock ...........................154±155
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................14, 155
brake warning light ..................13
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .........275±276
lubricant specifications ..275±276
parking ....................................155
shift interlock ..........................158
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................75
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo area shade ........................95
Cargo net .....................................95
CD-6 disc .....................................53
CD-single .....................................25
CD-single premium .....................45
Cell phone warning ...................279
Certification Label ....................278
Changing a tire .........................194
Child safety restraints ..............132
child safety belts ....................132
Child safety seats ......................135
Index
280

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

Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................275±276
Speed control ..............................89
Speedometer ...............................20
Starting your vehicle ........148±150
jump starting ..........................201
Steering wheel
controls ................................83, 89
tilting .........................................83
T
Tachometer .................................20
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................68
Tether anchors ..........................140
Tires ...........................194, 268±269
changing ..................194±195, 198
checking the pressure ............269
replacing ..................................270
rotating ....................................269
snow tires and chains ............271
tire grades ...............................269
treadwear ................................268
Towing .......................................172
recreational towing .................179
trailer towing ..........................172
wrecker ....................................206
Traction-lok rear axle ...............157
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................267Transmission
automatic operation ...............158
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................263
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................266
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
lubricant specifications ..275±276
manual operation ....................162
Trip odometer .............................20
Turn signal ............................16, 75
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................276
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................278
Vehicle loading ..........................170
camper bodies ........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........153
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................237
Water, Driving through .............170
Windows
power .........................................85
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....237
checking and cleaning ..............82
operation ...................................82
replacing wiper blades .............83
Wrecker towing .........................206
Index
285