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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 to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiessection in this
chapter.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Brake fluid and clutch
fluid (if equipped)AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidBetween MIN and MAX
on reservoir
1
Door weather strips All Silicone Lubricant Ð
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates,
fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracksAll Multi-Purpose Grease Ð
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots,
brake and clutch pedal
shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)AllPremium Long-Life
GreaseÐ
CIMS #1541546
com_lubes-caps.mbs
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Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Engine coolant2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission
Premium Engine
Coolant
2
10.5 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)
Engine oil2.3L I4 engine
SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil4.0 quarts (3.8L)
3.0L V6 engine 4.5 quarts (4.3L)
4.0L V6 engine SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil 5.0 quarts (4.7L)
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Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Power steering fluid All
MERCONtAT FFill between MAX / MIN
line on reservoir
Transfer case fluid
(4X4)4x4 Vehicles 1.25 quarts (1.2L)
Manual transmission
fluid5-speed manual 2.8 quarts (2.65L)
3
Automatic transmission
fluid (5R44E and
5R55E)4x2 vehicles with
2.3L I4 engine
MERCONtVATF
4
9.9 quarts (9.4L)
5
4x2 vehicles with
3.0L or 4.0L
engines10.0 quarts (9.5L)
5
4x4 vehicles with
3.0L or 4.0L
engines10.3 quarts (9.8L)
5
Front axle fluid (4X4) 4x4 VehiclesSAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant3.6 pints (1.7L)
Rear axle fluid AllSAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant5.0-5.3 pints (2.4-2.5L)
6
Windshield washer fluid AllUltra-clear Windshield
Washer Concentrate2.75 quarts (2.6L)
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Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Fuel tankRegular cab
(Short wheel
base)Ð17 gallons (64.4L)
Cab Plus 4 19.5 gallons (73.8L)
1Brake 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.2Add 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.3Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the bottom of the filler hole with
the vehicle on a level surface.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCONtV should only use MERCONtV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCONt/ MERCONtV. Refer toscheduled maintenanceto determine
the correct service interval. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause
transmission damage.5Indicates 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.6Traction-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.
If submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
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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
Engine drivebelt routing
²2.3L I4 Engine without A/C (with A/C similar)
²3.0L V6 Engine without A/C
CIMS #716286
com_data.mazda
itdseq=322
CIMS #685183 com_data.mbs
itdseq=323
CIMS #1549961
com_acc-belt.ran.mbs
itdseq=324
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²3.0L V6 Engine with A/C
²4.0L V6 Engine
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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 (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver's
door or the edge of the driver's
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
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
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
CIMS #52653
com_vehicle-info.01
itdseq=325
CIMS #80651 com_vinplate
itdseq=326
CIMS #72686
com_vin-numbers.02
itdseq=327
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