If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Not all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which meets Mazda
specification. Use of a recycled engine coolant which does not meet
Mazda specifications may harm engine and cooling system components.
Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner.
Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34°F [–36°C]):
• It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
• Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
• Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
• NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
• Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
ItemApplicationMazda part name or
equivalent Capacity
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if equipped) AllHigh Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Between MIN and MAX on
reservoir
1
Door weather strips AllSilicone Lubricant —
Hinges, door checks,
latches, striker plates, fuel filler door hinge and seat tracks All Multi-Purpose Grease
—
Transmission
/steering/parking brake
linkages and pivots, brake and clutch pedal shaft All Premium Long-Life Grease
—
Engine coolant 2.3L I4
engine with manual
transmission
Premium Engine Coolant
2
10.5 quarts (10.0L)
2.3L I4
engine with automatic
transmission 10.2 quarts (9.7L)
4.0L V6
engine with manual
transmission 13.7 quarts (13.0L)
4.0L V6
engine with automatic
transmission 13.2 quarts (12.5L)
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