2006 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES brake fluid

•Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see
a leak.
•Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles
(30 km) of driving.
To check and add fluid:
1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) to reach normal operating
temperatures.
2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allow
transmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking.
3. Engage parking brake, start engine.
4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever slowly
through all of the gear ranges.
5. Shift to P (Park) and leave the engine running.
6. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean with a dry lint free rag.
7. Install and fully seat the dipstick into the filler tube.
8. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level. Level should be
in the cross-hatched area.
9. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250ml) increments through the
filler tube until the level is correct at normal operating temperatures.
Refer to theLubricant specificationssection in this chapter for the
correct fluid type. The use of any other non-approved fluid may
cause internal transmission damage.
10. Fluid can be checked at ambient
temperatures between 50–95°F
(10–30°C). DO NOT ADD fluid
until the transmission is at
normal operating temperatures or the transmission will be overfilled.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at or below the bottom of
the dipstick.
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High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may cause overheating, shift and/or
engagement concerns and internal
transmission damage. If an overfill
condition occurs, excess fluid should
be removed by an authorized dealer.
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.
6. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
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TRANSFER CASE 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.
6. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin this chapter.
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal
joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be necessary.
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CHECKING AND ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID
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.
6. Fluid level should be at the
bottom of the opening.
7. Add enough fluid through the
filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.
8. Install and tighten the fill plug
securely.
Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer toLubricant
Specificationsin this chapter.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Mazda SAE 5W-
20 Premium
Motor Oil2.3L engine 4.0 quarts (3.8L)
3.0L V6 engines 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
Mazda SAE 5W-
30 Premium
Motor Oil4.0L V6 engine 5.0 quarts (4.7L)
Brake fluid DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
6
Power steering
fluidMazda MERCON
AT FAll Fill to range on
dipstick
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Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transfer Case
FluidMazda MERCON
AT F4x4 Vehicles 1.25 quarts
(1.2L)
Front axle
lubricantMazda SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 3.6 pints (1.7L)
Rear axle
lubricant
5Mazda SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
LubricantAll 5.0-5.3 pints
(2.4-2.5L)
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 2.75 quarts
(2.6L)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to theservice maintenance
sectionto determine the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. DO NOT MIX
different colors or types of coolant. DO NOT USE Mazda Extended Life
Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine coolant, in
this chapter.
5Traction-Lok axles use 4.75–5.0 pints (2.2–2.4L) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. Service refill
capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 1/4 inch to 9/16 inch
(6 mm to 14 mm) 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,
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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 authorized dealer
immediately.
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 Fluid4
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant3
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
enginesSAE 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)MERCONAT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E)MERCONVATF
2
Windshield washer fluidUltra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
1Add 4 oz. (118 ml) 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.
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2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to yourservice maintenance
sectionto determine the correct service interval.
3Do not mix different types or colors of engine coolant.
4Brake 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 authorized dealer immediately.
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 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)0.051–0.057 inch
(1.29–1.45mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.7:1 9.6:1 9.7:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab -
inches (mm)SuperCab -
inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 188.5 (4788) 202.6 (5147)
(2) Overall width 69.4 (1762) 70.3 (1785)
(3) Overall height – 4x2/4x4 65.0 (1652) /
68.5 (1740)66.0 (1676) /
68.7 (1746)
(4) Wheelbase 111.4 (2831) 125.7 (3192)
(5) Track - Front 58.5 (1486) 58.5 (1486)
(5) Track - Rear 57.3 (1455) 57.3 (1455)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................144
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ..........................77
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................77
disposal ......................................83
driver airbag ..............................81
indicator light ...........................82
operation ...................................81
passenger airbag .......................81
passenger deactivation
switch ........................................83
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................225
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................144–145
Audio system
6-CD in dash .............................23
Single CD ..................................20
Audio system
(see Radio) ................18, 20, 23, 27
Automatic transmission ............148
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................149
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specification ..................251
Auxiliary power point .................48
Axle
lubricant specifications ..250–251
refill capacities ........................247
traction lok ..............................147
B
Battery .......................................223
acid, treating emergencies .....223jumping a disabled battery ....181
maintenance-free ....................223
servicing ..................................223
Bed extender ..............................54
BeltMinder ...................................72
Brakes ........................................144
anti-lock ...........................144–145
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............145
fluid, checking and adding ....242
fluid, refill capacities ..............247
fluid, specifications .........250–251
lubricant specifications ..250–251
parking ....................................146
shift interlock ..........................148
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....247
Cassette tape player ...................23
Cell phone warning ...................256
Changing a tire .........................171
Child safety restraints ................89
child safety belts ......................89
Child safety seats ........................93
attaching with tether straps ....97
in front seat ..............................94
in rear seat ................................94
LATCH .....................................101
tether anchorage hardware .....97
Chimes (warning) .......................16
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............198
instrument panel ....................201
interior .....................................202
interior trim ............................201
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