Mazda 3 Quick Tips page 12

Quick Tips
U N D E R H O O D
9 4
1 2
2.0/2.3-liter Engine
Tip: Check all fluids with
vehicle parked on a level
surface and engine off
unless otherwise stated
1. Windshield washer reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Level should be between
MIN and MAX lines
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive at
varying road and engine speeds
Tip: Follow the same procedures
with newly overhauled engine
or when brakes are replaced
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Mazda MAZDA3
Under Hood
6 8 7
3 11 10 5
3. Engine oil dipstick
Fluid should be between F and
L on dipstick; do not fill above F
4. Engine oil filler cap
See Owner's Manual for
recommended engine oil viscosity
5. Fuse panel
Push latch in, lift cover must
be between the indicator
marks on the dipstick
N O R M A L S E R V I C E I N T E R V A L S
5,000 miles † A
7,500 miles
A
15,000 miles A
22,500 miles
A
30,000 miles A B
37,500 miles
A C
45,000 miles A
52,500 miles A
60,000 miles
A B
67,500 miles A
75,000 miles A C
82,500 miles A
90,000 miles A B
Tip: For additional service
intervals and complete details,
see Owner's Manual
6. Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
Tip: Clutch uses same
reservoir as brakes
7. Battery
8. Automatic transaxle
fluid dipstick*
Check with transaxle in park,
engine on and at operating
temperature
9. 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 safe
10. Air filter
11. Hood latch
Pull up to release hood
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
A. Replace: Engine oil/filter
B . Inspect: Cooling system, fuel
F
lines and hoses, brake lines,
hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
F
front and rear suspension
and ball joints, drive-shaft
F G dust boots
Replace: Air filter
C . Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
D F
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant
E F
E . Inspect: Engine valve clearance
Replace: Spark plugs
F . Inspect: Disc brakes
F G
G . Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
*If equipped
†
See Owner's Manual
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