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Engine Compartment Overview
▼Engine Compartment Overview
SKYACTIV-G 2.5
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Battery
4. Fuse block
5. Cooling system cap
6. Engine oil-filler cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Brake fluid reservoir
3. Battery
4. Fuse block
5. Cooling system cap
6. Engine oil-filler cap
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Coolant
▼Inspecting Coolant Level
WARNING
Do not use a match or live flame in
the engine compartment. DO NOT
ADD COOLANT WHEN THE ENGINE
IS HOT:
A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of the
engine compartment can become very
hot. You could be burned. Carefully
inspect the engine coolant in the
coolant reservoir, but do not open it.
Pull over to a safe location, then
switch the ignition off and make sure
the fan is not running before
attempting to work near the cooling
fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is
running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if
the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You
could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
Do not remove either
cooling system cap when the engine
and radiator are hot:
When the engine and radiator are hot,
scalding coolant and steam may shoot
out under pressure and cause serious
injury.
NOTE
Changing the coolant should be done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year ―at the beginning of
the winter season ―and before
traveling where temperatures may drop
below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks on the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
If it is at or near L, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and
to bring the level to F.
Securely tighten the coolant reservoir
tank cap after adding coolant.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage paint.
Rinse it off quickly if spilled.
If the “FL22” mark is shown on or
near the cooling system cap, use of
FL-22 is recommended when
replacing engine coolant. Using
engine coolant other than FL-22 may
cause serious damage to the engine
and cooling system.
If the coolant reservoir is empty or new
coolant is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Brake Fluid
▼ Inspecting Brake Fluid Level
WARNING
If the brake fluid level is low, have the
brakes inspected:
A low brake
fluid level is dangerous.
A low level could indicate brake lining
wear or a brake system leak which
could cause the brakes to fail and lead
to an accident.
Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. It should be kept between
the MAX and MIN lines.
The level normally drops with
accumulated distance, a condition
associated with wear of brake linings. If
it is excessively low, have the brake
system inspected by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5
1. Cooling system cap
2. Cooling fan
3. Coolant reservoir
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T
1. Cooling system cap
2. Cooling fan
3. Coolant reservoir
If you find no problems, the engine is
cool, and no leaks are obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required
(page 6-19).
CAUTION
If the engine continues to overheat or
frequently overheats, have the cooling
system inspected. The engine could be
seriously damaged unless repairs are
made. Consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
If Trouble Arises
Overheating
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LubricantClassification
Brake fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
*1 Periodic replacement is unnecessary.*2 Replacement is necessary when the component is submerged in water.
NOTE
Refer to Introduction on (page 6-2) for owner's responsibility in protecting your
investment.
▼Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item
Capacity
Engine oil SKYACTIV-G 2.5
With oil filter re-
placement
4.5 L (4.8 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Without oil filter re-
placement 4.3 L (4.5 US qt, 3.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T With oil filter re-
placement
4.8 L (5.1 US qt, 4.2 Imp qt)
Without oil filter re-
placement 4.6 L (4.9 US qt, 4.0 Imp qt)
Coolant SKYACTIV-G 2.5
6.8 L (7.2 US qt, 6.0 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T For engine
8.4 L (8.9 US qt, 7.4 Imp qt)
For water-cooled
charge air cooler 1.6 L (1.7 US qt, 1.4 Imp qt)
Automatic
transmission
fluid SKYACTIV-G 2.5
7.7 L (8.1 US qt, 6.8 Imp qt)
SKYACTIV-G 2.5T 8.0 L (8.5 US qt, 7.0 Imp qt)
Transfer case oil 0.40 L (0.42 US qt, 0.35 Imp qt)
Rear differential oil 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp qt)
Fuel tank 60.0 L (15.9 US gal, 13.2 Imp gal)
Check oil and
fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Specifications
Specifications
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