Cooling System Service Warnings; Engine Coolant Level Inspection; Engine Coolant Replacement - Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS , ENGINE COOLANT

COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS

Warning
• • • • Never remove the radiator cap or loosen the radiator drain plug while the engine is running, or
when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause
serious injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system.
• • • • Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap.
Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while
the pressure escapes.
• • • • When you are sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap using the cloth, turn it, and
remove it.
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ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION

1. Verify that the coolant level in the coolant reservoir is between the F and L marks.
• If the engine coolant level is below L, remove the radiator cap and add coolant. (See
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ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT

Warning
• • • • Drain the engine coolant while the engine is cold, otherwise it may burn you and cause serious
injury.
1. Remove the radiator cap.
2. Remove the radiator drain plug.
3. Drain the coolant into a container.
4. Flush the cooling system with water until all
traces of color are gone.
5. Let the system drain completely.
6. Tighten the radiator drain plug.
7. Fill the coolant into the reservoir up to the FULL
mark on the coolant reservoir.
8. Fully install the radiator cap.
Caution
• • • • If the coolant temperature becomes too
high, stop the engine to prevent it from
overheating.
COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS
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