Replacement Of Engine Coolant; Coolant Protection; Antifreeze Solution Mixture Percentage - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

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SCHEDIJLED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
A
COOLANT PROTECTION
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
(14)
(32)
(50)
(68)
186)
1104) (122) (140) (158) (176) 11941
COOLANT TEMPERATURE "C ("F]
Coolant Protection
Caution
Do not use alcohol- or methanol-based coolant.
Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant
mixture.
Measure the coolant temperature and specific gravity with
a thermometer and a hydrometer.
Determine the coolant protection by referring to the graph
as shown.
3. If the coolant protection is not proper, add water or coolant
as necessary.
Antifreeze solution mixture percentage
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Coolant protection
1
Water
Coolant
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Above -24°C
I-1
1 O F 1
1
60
1
40
1
I
Above -52°C
{-62°F)
1
40
60
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REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE COOLANT
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap vvhile the engine is
hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around the cap when loosening
it.
Use caution when draining hot coolant.
Caution
Do not use alcohol- or methanol-based coolant.
Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant
mixture.
Do not use recycled coolant.
1. Remove the radiator cap and loosen the drain plug.
2. Drain the coolant into a suitable container.
3. Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color
are gone.
4. Tighten the drain plug.
Tightening torque:
2.0-2.7
N.m (20-27
kgf-cm, 18,-25 inelbf)
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ME1 006-A
5BIJOAX-007
5. Fill with the proper amount and mixtilre of coolant.
Coolant capacities:
Liters {U.S. qt., Imp qt.}
2.3L: (1 40 CID) Without A/C
6.2 I6.5, 5.4)
2.3L: (140 CID) With A/C
6.8 (7.2, 6.0)
3.OL: (1 82 CID) Without A/C
9.0 I9.5, 7.9)
3.OL: (1 82 CID) With A/C
9.6 (10.2, 8.5)
4.OL: (245 CID) Without A/C
7.4 (7.8, 6.5)
4.OL: (245 CID) With A/C
8.1 (8.6, 7.2)
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