Mazda 6 5-Door Quick Tips page 12

Quick Tips
1 2 3 4 5
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2.3-liter I4
1 2 3 4 5
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3.0-liter V6
Break-in period
First 600 miles:
Drive at varying road and engine
speeds; avoid full throttle, rapid
acceleration or kick-down of
transmission
Do not use special "break-in" oils
Unique driving
†
conditions
Every 5,000 miles change
oil/filter, inspect coolant level,
lights, brake/clutch fluid,
tire pressure/wear, power
steering fluid, locks/hinges
and washer fluid
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner's Manual
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
2004 Mazda6 5-Door/Sport Wagon
1. Engine oil filler cap
SAE 5W-20
2. Automatic transmission
fluid (ATF) dipstick*
See Owner's Manual
3. Brake/Clutch* fluid reservoir
Fill to MAX mark with DOT 3
fluid; check with cap on
4. Battery
5. Fuse block
6. Air filter
7. Hood support rod
8. Hood latch
Push hood latch to the left,
open hood
9. Engine coolant reservoir
Level should be between FULL
and LOW markings when cold
WARNING: Never remove
coolant reserve tank cap
while engine is running or
hot; you could get burned
7,500 miles
A
15,000 miles
A B
22,500 miles A
30,000 miles
A B C
37,500 miles A D
45,000 miles A
52,500 miles A
60,000 miles A B C
67,500 miles A
75,000 miles A
82,500 miles A
90,000 miles A
105,000 miles
Normal maintenance notes
Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or
sooner if needed; replace cabin air
filter every 25,000 miles or 24 months
10. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off after
approximately 5 minutes and
at operating temperature; fluid
level should be between MAX
and MIN markings on dipstick
11. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and at
normal temperature; fill to
MAX mark
12. Windshield washer
reservoir
Fill with windshield
washer fluid
A. Change: Engine oil/
replace filter
Lube: Locks and hinges
B. Inspect: Disc brakes
C. Inspect: Drive belts (3.0 liter),
fuel lines and hoses, brake
lines, hoses and connections,
steering operation and linkages,
front suspension ball joints,
driveshaft dust boots, exhaust
system, heat shields and
E
cooling system
D. Inspect: Drive belts (2.3 liter)
F Replace: Air filter
E. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
F. Replace: Spark plugs
G
Inspect: Engine valve clearance
(2.3 liter), adjust if noisy
G. Replace: Engine coolant
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