Engine Tune-Up Procedures; Engine Oil - To Inspect; Engine Coolant - To Inspect; Drive Belt - To Inspect - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDURE
KEEP THE OIL IN THlS RANGE
OIL LEVEL MAY BE IN THIS
RANGE AFFER AN OIL CHANGE
ENGINE TUNE-UP PROCEDlJRE
ENGINE OIL
lnspection
1. Be sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and
stop it.
3. Wait for five minutes.
4. Remove the oil dipstick and check the oil level and
condition.
5. Add or replace oil if necessary.
Note
Theoil level should be filled to the top of thedashed
part of the oil dipstick.
ENGINE COOLANT
lnspection
Coolant level (Engine cold)
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is
hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when removing
it.
When removing the radiator cap, loosen it slowly
until the pressure in the radiator is released, and
then remove it.
1. Verify that the coolant level is near the radiator filler neck.
2.
Verify that the coolant in the reservoir is at the COLD FILL
mark. Add coolant as necessary.
Coolant quality
1. Verify that there is no buildup of rust or scale around the
radiator cap, or filler neck.
2. Verify that the coolant is free of oil. Replace the coolant if
necessary.
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DRIVE BELT
lnspection
1. Check the drive belt for wear, cracks, fraying or severe
glazing.
2. Replace the belt if any of these conclitions are observed.
Minor cracks in the back of the belt are considered
acceptable.