Engine Tune-Up; Basic Inspection - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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ENGINE TUNE-UP

System Selector

ENGINE TUNE-UP

For inspection of

ignition timing

and idle speed.

BASIC INSPECTION

1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and

3. Wait for five minutes.

4. Remove the oil level gauge and check the oil level and con-

5. Add or replace oil if necessary.

• The distance between the Land F marks on the level

gauge represents

Coolant Level (Cold engine)

• Never remove the radiator cap while the radiator and

engine are hot.

• Wrap a thick cloth around the cap while carefully

removing it.

1. Verify that the coolant level is at the bottom of the radiator

filler neck.

2. Verify that the level in the coolant reservoir is between the

FULL and LOW marks. Add coolant if necessary.

1. Check for loose or corroded terminals and connections.

2. Clean and tighten the connections as necessary.

3. Measure the battery voltage. If the voltage is 12.6V or less,

recharge the battery. (Refer to Section G.)

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