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U N D E R H O O D
11
12
9
4
8
3
1
2.3-Liter Engine
11
9
8
4
3
1
3.0-Liter Engine
9
11
8
4
3
1
4.0-Liter Engine
11. Automatic transmission
fluid dipstick*
Check with engine on at normal
operating temperature; fluid
should be within crosshatched
area on dipstick
NORMAL
SPECIAL
5,000 miles
G
15,000 miles
A
H
30,000 miles
A B
I J
45,000 miles
A C
60,000 miles
A B D
K L
75,000 miles
A C
90,000 miles
A B
100,000 miles
E F
*Denotes optional equipment
**Special operating conditions
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
Mazda
Mazda B-Series Truck
1. Hood latch
6
Pull inside hood release handle,
5
hood pops up slightly; while
10
applying upward pressure on
13
hood, lift auxiliary latch handle
7
and raise hood
2
2. Radiator cap
Remove cap only when safe
and engine is cool
6
5
3. Air filter
10
4. Engine coolant reservoir
12
Level should be at fill line
13
indicator mark; remove cap only
7
when safe and engine is cool
2
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
6
while engine is running or
5
hot; you could get burned
10
5. Clutch fluid reservoir
12
With cap on, check that fluid
13
level is at ridge in reservoir
7
2
body, use DOT 3 brake fluid
6. Fuse block
7. Battery
12. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at normal temperature; fluid
should be within crosshatched
area on dipstick: do not fill
above MAX/FULL line
Change engine oil/replace filter
every 3,000**/5,000 miles; rotate
tires every 7,500 miles or sooner
Normal operating conditions
A. Inspect: Engine cooling system,
hoses and clamps, automatic
transmission fluid level, steering
linkage, suspension, brake system
Inspect/lubricate: 4x2 ball joints
B. Replace: Air filter/fuel filter
C. Change: Green engine coolant
D. Lubricate: 4x2 wheel bearings
Replace: Manual transmission fluid
E. Inspect: Accessory drive belt(s)
Replace: Spark plugs
Replace: PCV valve (2.3L/3.0L/4.0L)
page 18
page 19
Under Hood
8. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield washer
fluid, not water; use fluids
containing non-methanol
antifreeze agents only, they
will not damage paint, wiper
blades and washer system
9. Engine oil filler cap
Use SAE 5W-20 (2.3L, 3.0L)
5W-30 (4.0L) oil for all
temperatures; use only oils
displaying American
Petroleum Institute Certified
for Gasoline Engines
10. Brake fluid reservoir
Clean filler cap before
removing; use only DOT 3
fluid from a sealed container
If brake fluid level is low,
have vehicle inspected
by your closest
Mazda Dealer
13. Power steering
fluid reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fluid level
on dipstick should be between
arrows in FULL HOT range
Special operating conditions
Towing, extensive idling, low speed
driving, dusty conditions and off-road
operation, see Owner's Manual
F. Change: Yellow engine coolant
G. Inspect: Brake system
H. Replace: Fuel filter
I. Change: Automatic
transmission fluid
J. Lubricate: Front wheel
bearings (4x2)
K. Change: Transfer case fluid (4x4)
L. Replace: Spark plugs
Perform maintenance as required
Inspect/lubricate: U-joints
Replace: Engine air filter
Change: Manual transmission fluid
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