2006 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES maintenance

Fluid Mazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda MERCON
AT F5-speed manual 2.8 quarts
(2.65L)2
Mazda
MERCONVATF4x2 vehicles with
automatic and
2.3L I4 engine9.9 quarts
(9.4L)3
4x2 vehicles with
automatic and
3.0L or 4.0L
engines10.0 quarts
(9.5L)3
4x4 vehicles with
automatic and
3.0L or 4.0L10.3 quarts
(9.8L)3
Engine coolant4Premium Engine
Coolant2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.5 quarts
(10.0L)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission10.2 quarts
(9.7L)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission15.1 quarts
(14.3L)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission14.8 quarts
(14.0L)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission13.7 quarts
(13.0L)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission13.2 quarts
(12.5L)
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab
(Short wheel
base)17 gallons
(64.4L)
SuperCab 19.5 gallons
(73.8L)
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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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5
3
1
4
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure by the
trailing edge of the driver’s door or
the edge of the driver’s door.
1
4
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT:XXRC: XXDSO:
WB BRK INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR XXXXX
XXX X XX X XX X XX XXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN
EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
TYPE: XXX XXXXX DATE: XX/XX GVWR:XXXXXLB/ XXXXXKG
FRONT GAWR: XXXXL REAR GAWR: XXXXLB
AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD XXXXKG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMSXXXXKG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMS
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Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E) D
Five-speed manual (R1) R
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT:XXRC: XXDSO:
WB BRK INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR XXXXX
XXX X XX X XX X XX XXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN
EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
VIN:XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
TYPE: XXX XXXXX DATE: XX/XX GVWR:XXXXXLB/ XXXXXKG
FRONT GAWR: XXXXL REAR GAWR: XXXXLB
AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD AT XXX kPa/XX PSI COLD XXXXKG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMSXXXXKG WITH
XXXX/XXXXXXXTIRES
XXXX.XXRIMS
FOR MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION
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