Mazda B2300 Truck (2009 year). Instruction

SCHEDULE 2 — SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS

If your driving habits FREQUENTLY include one or more of the
following conditions:
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km) when outside temperatures

remain below freezing.

• Towing a trailer, or carrying maximum loads.
• Operating in severe dust conditions.
• Operating during hot weather in stop-and-go “rush hour” traffic.
• Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service.
• High speed operation with a fully loaded vehicle (max. GVW).
• Off-road operation
Change ENGINE OIL AND OIL FILTER every 3 months or 3,000 miles
(4,800 km) whichever occurs first.

NOTE:

Idling the engine for extended periods will accumulate more

hours of use on your vehicle than is actually indicated by the mileage
odometer. Consequently, the odometer reading can be often misleading
when determining the right time to change your engine oil and filter. If
you are using your vehicle in a manner which allows it to remain
stationary while the engine is running for long periods (door-to-door
delivery, taxi, police, power/utility company trucks, or similar duty), then
Mazda recommends you increase the frequency of oil and filter changes
to an interval equivalent to 200 ENGINE HOURS or use. Since most
vehicles are not equipped with hour-meters, it may be necessary for you
to approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly.

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Special Operating
Conditions

Replace

Engine

Oil

and

Filter

Inspect

Brake

System

Replace

Fuel

Filter

Change

Automatic

ransmission

Fluid

Replace

Spark

Plugs

Replace

Engine

Air

Filter

Change

Manual

ransmission

Fluid

Inspect

and

Lubricate

U-Joints

Lubricate

Front

Wheel

Bearing

(4x2)

Change

ransfer

Case

Fluid

(4x4)

Suggested Maintenance
Interval

3,000 miles

or 3 months

5,000
miles

15,000

miles

30,000

miles

60,000

miles

required

30,000

miles

60,000

miles

Towing a trailer or
using a camper or
car top carrier

Extensive idling or
low-speed driving
for long distances
as in heavy
commercial use
such as delivery,
taxi or patrol car

Operating in dusty
conditions such as
unpaved or dusty
roads

Off road operation

For specific recommendations see your authorized Mazda dealer or
qualified service professional.

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Owner Maintenance Schedule

The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable
operation.

Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as possible.

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While operating your vehicle
• Note any changes in the sound of the exhaust or any smell or exhaust

fumes in the vehicle.

• Check for vibrations in the steering wheel. Notice any increased

steering effort or looseness in the steering wheel, or change in the
straight ahead position.

• Notice if your vehicle constantly turns slightly or “pulls” to one side

when traveling on a smooth, level road.

• When stopping, listen and check for strange sounds, pulling to one

side, increased brake pedal travel or “hard to push” brake pedal.

• If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occur,

check the transmission fluid level.

• Check automatic transmission Park function.
• Check parking brake.
At least monthly
• Check function of all interior and exterior lights.
• Check tires for wear and proper air pressure.
• Check engine oil level.
• Check coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
• Check washer fluid level.
At least twice a year (for example, every spring and fall)
• Check power steering fluid level.
• Check clutch fluid level (if equipped).
• Check and clean body and door drain holes.
• Check and lubricate all hinges, latches, and outside locks.
• Check and lubricate door rubber weather strips.
• Check parking brake for proper operation.
• Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function.
• Check air pressure in spare tire.
• Check windshield washer spray and wiper operation. Clean wiper

blades with clean cloth dampened with washer fluid.

• Check safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, seat belt) for

operation.

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• Check cooling system fluid level and verify coolant specific gravity is

correct for summer or winter conditions.

• Check battery water level (non-maintenance free).
• Check battery connections and clean if necessary.
Retightening lug nuts
• Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km)

after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).

• Refer to Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specification in the Tires, Wheels

and Loading chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification.

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS

To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine service easy.

If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide necessary parts and service. Check your “Warranty Information”
to find out which parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Genuine Mazda parts are designed and built
to provide the best performance in your vehicle.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all open flames and other burning (cigarettes) material away

from the battery and all fuel related parts.

Working with the engine off
• Automatic transmission:

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

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• Manual transmission:

1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1

(First).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the engine on
• Automatic transmission:

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

• Manual transmission:

1. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch pedal, place the gearshift

in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal.

2. Block the wheels.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or

personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air

cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood

release handle located under
the bottom of the instrument
panel near the steering column.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle

and release the auxiliary latch
that is located under the front
center of the hood.

3. Lift the hood and support it

with the prop rod.

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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT

2.3L I4 engine

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

2. Engine coolant reservoir

3. Engine oil dipstick

4. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission)

5. Engine oil filler cap

6. Brake fluid reservoir

7. Power distribution box

8. Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission)

9. Battery

10. Power steering fluid reservoir

11. Air filter assembly

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.

Only use a washer fluid that meets Mazda specification . Do not use any
special washer fluid such as windshield water repellent type fluid or bug
wash. They may cause squeaking, chatter noise, streaking and smearing.
Refer to Refill capacities in this chapter.

State or local regulations on volatile organic compounds may restrict the
use of methanol, a common windshield washer antifreeze additive.
Washer fluids containing non-methanol antifreeze agents should be used
only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the
vehicle’s paint finish, wiper blades or washer system.

WARNING:

If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below

40°F (5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze protection. Failure

to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or
accident.

Note:

Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir. Washer

fluid placed in the cooling system may harm engine and cooling system
components.

WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADES

If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield and
wiper blades using undiluted windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.

ASHER FLU

N LY

RADIATOR

COOLANT

ONLY

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Check the wiper blades for wear at least twice a year or when they seem
less effective. Substances such as tree sap and some hot wax treatments
used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.

Changing the wiper blades

1. Pull the wiper arm away from

the vehicle. Turn the blade at an
angle from the wiper arm. Push
the lock tab to release the blade
and pull the wiper blade down
toward the windshield to
remove it from the arm.

2. Attach the new wiper to the

wiper arm and press it into
place until a click is heard.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance.

Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning
chapter.

To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

Refer to scheduled maintenance for the appropriate intervals for
checking the engine oil.

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the

oil pan.

3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in

P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual
transmission).

4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.

5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick.

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• 2.3L I4 engine

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine

6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it

again.

• If the oil level is between the two holes or between the MIN and

MAX marks (depending on application),

the oil level is acceptable,

DO NOT ADD OIL.

• If the oil level is below the lower hole or the MIN mark, add enough

oil to raise the level between the two holes or between the MIN-MAX
range.

MAX

MIN

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Adding engine oil

1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine

oil in this chapter.

2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only

certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine
oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.

3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is within the

normal range on the engine oil level dipstick.

4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.

5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap 1/4 turn

until it stops.

To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.

Engine Oil Recommendations

2.3L Engine

Look for this certification
trademark.

SAE 5W-20 engine oil is recommended.

Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms
to the current engine and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers. Use an equivalent oil Mazda specification.
SAE 5W-20 oil provides optimum fuel economy and durability
performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle’s engine

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Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule
listed in scheduled maintenance.

Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary and could, under certain conditions,
lead to engine damage which is not covered by your warranty.

4.0L Engine

Look for this certification
trademark.

SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.

Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in
scheduled maintenance.

Engine Oil Filter Recommendation

Change your engine oil filter according to the appropriate schedule listed
in scheduled maintenance. Mazda production and aftermarket (Mazda)
oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life. If a
replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Mazda Material and
design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be
experienced.

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Mazda production and replacement oil filters are designed for added
engine protection and long life. If a replacement oil filter is used that
does not meet Mazda material and design specifications, start-up engine
noises or knock may be experienced.

It is recommended you use the appropriate Mazda oil filter or another
with equivalent performance for your engine application.

BATTERY

Your vehicle is equipped with a
Mazda maintenance-free battery
which normally does not require
additional water during its life of
service.

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled
after the battery has been cleaned or replaced.

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened to
the battery terminals.

If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cables
from the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neutralize the
acid with a solution of baking soda and water.

Note: Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to
the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.

It is recommended that the negative battery cable terminal be
disconnected from the battery if you plan to store your vehicle for an
extended period of time. This will minimize the discharge of your battery
during storage.

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WARNING:

Batteries normally produce explosive gases which

can cause personal injury. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks

or lighted substances to come near the battery. When working near the
battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide
proper ventilation.

WARNING:

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive

pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the

vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or
battery. Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners.

WARNING:

Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries

contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.

Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect against
possible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or
eyes, flush immediately with water for a minimum of 15 minutes and
get prompt medical attention. If acid is swallowed, call a physician
immediately.

WARNING:

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically controlled by a computer,
some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. When
the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the engine must
relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for optimum driveability and
performance. To begin this process:

1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.

2. Put the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or the neutral

position (manual transmission), turn off all accessories and start the
engine.

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.

5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.

6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process.

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• The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to

relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle

quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle
trim is eventually relearned.

When the battery is disconnected or a new battery installed, the
transmission must relearn its adaptive strategy. As a result of this, the
transmission may shift firmly. This operation is considered normal and
will not affect function or durability of the transmission. Over time the
adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation to its
optimum shift feel.

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,
the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery is
reconnected.
• Always dispose of automotive

batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized
standards for disposal. Call your
local authorized recycling center
to find out more about recycling
automotive batteries.

ENGINE COOLANT

Checking engine coolant

Your engine’s cooling system has been factory-filled with a 50/50 mixture
of distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant, or an equivalent
premium engine coolant that meets Mazda specification.

A 50/50 mixture of distilled water and Mazda Genuine Engine Coolant
provides:
• maximum cooling system efficiency.
• freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C).
• boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
• protection against rust and other forms of corrosion.
• an accurate temperature readout from the engine coolant

gauge.

LEAD

RETURN

RECYCLE

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