Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual page 207

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For mixture percentage:
Protection
Above −16°C (3°F)
Above −26°C (−15°F)
Above −40°C (−40°F)
To change coolant
WARNING
Removing the Cooling System Cap:
Removing the cooling system cap or
drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
engine damage and could result in
serious injury from escaping hot
coolant or steam. Turn off the engine
and wait until it's cool. Even then, be
very careful when removing the cap
or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth
around it and slowly turn it
counterclockwise to the first stop.
Step back while the pressure escapes.
When you're sure all the pressure is
gone, press down on the cap — still
using a cloth — turn the cap, and
remove it.
Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F
Volume
Antifreeze
Water
solution
35% 65%
45 55
55 45
Owner Maintenance
Manual transaxle
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen
the radiator drain plug and drain the
coolant into a suitable container.
3. With the drain plug loose but not fully
removed, flush out the system with
running water.
4. Drain the system completely and
retighten the plug. Add as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide freezing
and corrosion protection.
5. In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended in the coolant
manufacturer's instructions.
6. Run the engine at idle with the cooling
system cap off. Slowly add additional
coolant if necessary.
7. At this point, wait until the engine
reaches normal operating temperature;
then depress the accelerator two or
three times. Add more coolant, if
necessary, until the system is full.
8. Install the cooling system cap. Inspect
all connections for leaks. Inspect the
level in the coolant reservoir one more
time.
Maintenance and Care
Tighten
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