Propylene Glycol Based Coolant; Affected Models - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

PROPYLENE GLYCOL BASED COOLANT: RECOMMENDATIONS CAT. E, NO. 001/94
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PROPYLENE GLYCOL BASED COOLANT

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AFFECTED MODELS

All Mazda Vehicles
DESCRIPTION
Mazda does not recommend propylene glycol coolants. Available
information indicates the following characteristics regarding
propylene glycol coolants:
* Provides less heat transfer
* May not provide adequate corrosion protection (to meet Mazda
specifications)
* Freezing temperature is 10 - 20% higher than ethylene glycol based
coolants
Mazda recommends ethylene glycol and water mixture. Customer's with
questions regarding coolant should be directed to the information in
Section 7 of their owner's manual.
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