Changing Coolant - Mazda 626 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
! CAUTION
Radiator coolant will damage
paint. Rinse it off quickly.
NOTE
Mixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant.
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M Changing coolant
Change coolant according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
! CAUTION
• Use only soft (demineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Water that contains minerals
will cut down on the coolant's
effectiveness.
• Don't add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
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! CAUTION
• The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant
to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. DO NOT
MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
• Don't use a solution that
contains more than 60 percent
antifreeze.
This would reduce
effectiveness.