2008 MAZDA MODEL B-SERIES fuel cap

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 —
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates,
fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracksAll Multi-Purpose Grease —
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots,
brake and clutch pedal
shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft
spline (manual
transmission)AllPremium Long-Life
Grease—
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Item ApplicationMazda part name or
equivalentCapacity
Fuel tankRegular cab
(Short wheel
base)—17 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 MERCONV should only use MERCONV fluid or fluid that
is specified dual usage MERCON/MERCONV. 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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wiper blades ............................209
Clock adjust
AM/FM Stereo ...........................20
AM/FM stereo CD .....................21
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................28
Clutch
fluid ..........................................252
operation while driving ..........159
recommended shift speeds ....160
Console ........................................54
Coolant
checking and adding ..............234
refill capacities ........................239
specifications ..........................259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................57
Customer
Assistance ..................195–196, 198
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................43
Dipstick
engine oil .................................226
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................256
Driving under special
conditions ..................161, 164, 166
mud ..........................................165
sand .........................................165
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................165, 167
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................189Emergency Flashers .................168
Emission control system ..........248
Engine ........................................263
cleaning ...................................207
coolant .....................................234
idle speed control ...................232
lubrication specifications .......259
service points ..................222–224
starting after a collision .........168
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................226
checking and adding ..............226
dipstick ....................................226
filter, specifications ................230
recommendations ...................230
specifications ..........................259
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Foglamps .....................................42
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......161
driving off road .......................163
electronic shift ........................162
indicator light .........................162
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................155
Fuel ............................................240
calculating fuel economy .......245
cap ...........................................242
choosing the right fuel ...........243
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................247
detergent in fuel .....................243
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................240, 242, 245
filter, specifications ................240
fuel pump shut-off switch .....168
improving fuel economy ........245
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octane rating ...................243, 263
quality ......................................244
running out of fuel .................244
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................240
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......168
Fuses ..................................169–170
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............242
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................245
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................168
Headlamps ...................................42
aiming ........................................44
bulb specifications ....................46
daytime running lights .............43
flash to pass ..............................43
high beam .................................42
replacing bulbs .........................47
turning on and off ....................42
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................39–40
Hood ..........................................221
I
Ignition ...............................146, 263
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..99
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................250
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................210cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................43
location of components ............12
J
Jack ............................................179
positioning ...............................179
storage .....................179, 182–183
Jump-starting your vehicle ......189
K
Keys .......................................62, 67
positions of the ignition .........146
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................46
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................42
headlamps .................................42
headlamps, flash to pass ..........43
instrument panel, dimming .....43
interior lamps .....................46–47
replacing bulbs .........................47
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................45
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........153
Load limits .................................129
Loading instructions .................135
Locks
doors ..........................................62
Lubricant specifications ...........259
Lug nuts ....................................187
M
Manual transmission .................159
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