Coolant Replacement (4.0L) - Mazda B-Series 1997 Workshop Manual

ENGINE COOLANT
E3
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Coolant Protection
COOLANT PROTECTION
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
1.100
1.090
1.080
1.070
1.060
1.050
1.040
1.030
1.020
1.010
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0 L l
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l I l l
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-10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
(14) (32) (50) (68)
(86) (104) (122) (140) (158) 1176) (194)
Caution
Do not use an alcohol-based coolant. Use only soft
(demineralized) water in the coolant mixture.
1. Measure the coolant temperature and the specific gravity
with a thermometer and a hydrometer.
2. Determine the coolant protection by referring to the graph,
as shown.
3. If the coolant protection is not proper, add water or
coolant, as necessary.
Antifreeze solution mixture percentage
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Above -24°C (-1 1 O F )
I
60
1
40
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Coolant protection
Volume percentage
Water
1
Coolant
REPLACEMENT
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Above -52°C (-62°F)
Warning
Never remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot.
Wrap a thick cloth around1 the cap when
loosening it.
Use caution when draining hot coolant.
40
Caution
Do not use an alcohol or methanol-based coolant.
Use only soft (demineralized) water in the coolant
mixture.
Do not use recycled coolant.
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