2003 MAZDA MODEL B4000 manual transmission

Working with the engine on
•Automatic transmission:
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
• Manual transmission:
1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N (Neutral).
2. Block the wheels.
Note: Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not
remove it while the engine is running.
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the front
center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod.
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
2.3L I4 engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Engine coolant reservoir
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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3.0L V6 engine1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
9. Battery
10. Power steering fluid reservoir
11. Air filter assembly
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4.0L SOHC V6 engine1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain intothe oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick).
• 2.3L I4 engine
MAX
MIN
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Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Engage the parking brake fully – put in first gear.
3. Assure the vehicle cannot move.
4. Clean the filler plug.
5. Remove the filler plug and inspect the fluid level.
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line on
reservoir
Power steering
fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT FAll
Fill to range on
dipstick
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCON AT F5-speed manual 2.65L
(2.8 quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONV
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 4.0L
9.8L
(10.3 quarts)3
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine coolant
4Premium Engine
Coolant 2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L
(10.5 quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission 9.7L
(10.2 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 14.3L
(15.1 quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 14.0L
(14.8 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 13.0L
(13.7 quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 12.5L
(13.2 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab (Short wheel
base)62.4L
(16.5 gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base) 75.7L
(20.0 gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Transfer Case
Fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L
(1.25 quarts)
Front axle
lubricant Mazda SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L
(3.6 pints)
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