Under Hood - Mazda 5 Quick Tips

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1. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between COLD
FILL RANGE indicator marks.
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when system
is cool.
2. Engine oil filler cap
Use 5W-20 engine oil.
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds.
Tip: Follow similar procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced.
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed.
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months.
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles.
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner's Manual
recommends changing oil
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and filter at 5,000 miles.
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features

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2.3-liter Engine
3. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature; fluid level must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick.
4. Battery
5. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on.
N O R M A L S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
7,500 miles
15,000 miles
22,500 miles
30,000 miles
37,500 miles
45,000 miles
52,500 miles
60,000 miles
67,500 miles
75,000 miles
82,500 miles
90,000 miles
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner's Manual.
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A F
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A B F
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A F G
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A B D F
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A C E F
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A B F G
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes.
6. Fuse block
Push latch in; lift cover.
7. Air filter
8. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood.
9. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between Full
and Low on dipstick; do not
fill above Full.
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines.
11. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer fluid.
12. Cooling system cap
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated.
A. Replace: Engine oil
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and filter
Lubricate: All locks and hinges
B . Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines, hoses and
connections, steering operation
and linkages, front and rear
suspension and ball joints,
drive-shaft dust boots
Tighten: Bolts/nuts on chassis/body
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
(Other than FL22)
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
G. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
*Denotes optional equipment
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See Owner's Manual