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.
6Brake fluid will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when brake
components are replaced. Fluid levels below the MAX line that do not
trigger the brake warning light are within the normal operating range,
there is no need to add fluid. If the levels are outside the normal
operating range, the performance of your brake system could be
compromised, seek service from your local Mazda dealer immediately.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Mazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4) SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axle SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
4
Door weather strips
Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 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) MERCON
AT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E and
5R55E) MERCONVATF
2
Windshield washer fluid
Ultra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
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Transfer casefluid checking .........................226
Transmission automatic operation ...............114
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....114
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................225
fluid, refill capacities ..............240
lubricant specifications ..243–244
manual operation ....................117
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................245
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................247
Vehicle loading ..........................124 camper bodies ........................136 Ventilating your vehicle ...........110
W
Warning chimes ...........................16
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid
..............................193
Water, Driving through .............123
Windows power .........................................45
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................43
checking and adding fluid .....193
checking and cleaning ..............43
replacing wiper blades .............44
Wrecker towing .........................162
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