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engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. If
the vehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, the above driving cycle will
have to be repeated.

POWER STEERING FLUID
• 2.3L I4 engine

• 4.0L V6 engine

Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the service maintenance section
for the service interval schedules.

1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating

temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).

2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several

times.

3. Turn the engine off.

4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the MIN

and MAX lines. Do not add fluid if the level is within this range.

5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, until it reaches

between the MIN and MAX lines. Refer to Maintenance product
specifications and capacities in this chapter for the proper fluid
type.

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BRAKE FLUID

The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the “MIN” and
“MAX” lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

Check the fluid level. Refer to scheduled maintenance for the service
interval schedules.

During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should
remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step
in the reservoir.

Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Mazda specification.
Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this
chapter.

WARNING:

Carefully read cautionary information on product

label. For MEDICAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION contact a

physician or Poison Control Center immediately. Failure to follow these
instructions may result in personal injury.

1. Clean the reservoir cap before

removal to prevent dirt and
water from entering the
reservoir.

2. Remove cap and rubber

diaphragm from reservoir.

3. Add fluid until the level reaches

the step in the reservoir.

4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and

cap onto reservoir.

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TRANSMISSION FLUID

Checking automatic transmission fluid
• Refer to scheduled maintenance information for scheduled check

and change intervals.

• Transmission does not consume fluid.
• Check fluid when transmission is not operating properly or if you see

a leak.

• Fluid level must be checked at normal operating temperature, 20 miles

(30 km) of driving.

To check and add fluid:

1. Drive the vehicle 20 miles (30 km) to reach normal operating

temperatures.

2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allow

transmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking.

3. Engage parking brake, start engine.

4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and move the gearshift lever slowly

through all of the gear ranges.

5. Shift to P (Park) and leave the engine running.

6. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean with a dry lint free rag.

7. Install and fully seat the dipstick into the filler tube.

8. Remove the dipstick and inspect

the fluid level. Level should be
in the cross-hatched area.

9. If necessary, add fluid in 1/2 pint (250ml) increments through the

filler tube until the level is correct at normal operating temperatures.
Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities
section in this chapter for the correct fluid type. The use of any
other non-approved fluid may cause internal transmission damage.

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10. Fluid can be checked at ambient

temperatures between 50–95°F
(10–30°C). DO NOT ADD fluid
until the transmission is at
normal operating temperatures or the transmission will be overfilled.

Low fluid level

Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at or below the bottom of
the dipstick.

High fluid level

Fluid levels above the safe range
may cause overheating, shift and/or
engagement concerns and internal
transmission damage. If an overfill
condition occurs, excess fluid should
be removed by an authorized dealer.

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)

1. Park the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Engage the parking brake fully –

put in first gear.

3. Ensure that the vehicle cannot

move.

4. Clean the filler plug.

5. Remove the filler plug and

inspect the fluid level.

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6. Fluid level should be at the

bottom of the opening.

7. Add enough fluid through the

filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.

8. Install and tighten the fill plug

securely.

Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this
chapter.

TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)

1. Park the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Engage the parking brake fully –

put in first gear.

3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.

4. Clean the filler plug.

5. Remove the filler plug and

inspect the fluid level.

6. Fluid level should be at the

bottom of the opening.

7. Add enough fluid through the

filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.

8. Install and tighten the fill plug

securely.

Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this
chapter.

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DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE

Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. If the original universal joints are replaced with universal
joints equipped with grease fittings, lubrication will also be necessary.

CHECKING AND ADDING REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID

1. Park the vehicle on a level

surface.

2. Engage the parking brake fully –

put in first gear.

3. Ensure the vehicle cannot move.

4. Clean the filler plug.

5. Remove the filler plug and

inspect the fluid level.

6. Fluid level should be at the

bottom of the opening.

7. Add enough fluid through the

filler opening so that the fluid
level is at the bottom of the
opening.

8. Install and tighten the fill plug

securely.

Use only fluid that meets Mazda specifications. Refer to the
Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this
chapter.

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AIR FILTER

Refer to scheduled maintenance for the appropriate intervals for
changing the air filter element.

When changing the air filter element, only use a genuine Mazda air filter
element.

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.

Note:

Failure to use the correct air filter element may result in severe

engine damage. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to
the engine if the correct air filter element is not used.

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MAINTENANCE

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

AND

CAPACITIES

Item

Application

Mazda

part

name

or

equivalent

Capacity

Brake

fluid

and

clutch

fluid

(if

equipped)

All

High

Performance

DOT

3

Motor

V

ehicle

Brake

Fluid

Between

MIN

and

MAX

on

reservoir

1

Door

weather

strips

All

Silicone

Lubricant

—

Hinges,

door

checks,

latches,

striker

plates,

fuel

filler

door

hinge

and

seat

tracks

All

Multi-Purpose

Grease

—

T

ransmission

/steering/parking

brake

linkages

and

pivots,

brake

and

clutch

pedal

shaft

All

Premium

Long-Life

Grease

—

Engine

coolant

2.3L

I4

engine

with

manual

transmission

Premium

Engine

Coolant

2

10.5

quarts

(10.0L)

2.3L

I4

engine

with

automatic

transmission

10.2

quarts

(9.7L)

4.0L

V6

engine

with

manual

transmission

13.7

quarts

(13.0L)

4.0L

V6

engine

with

automatic

transmission

13.2

quarts

(12.5L)

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Item

Application

Mazda

part

name

or

equivalent

Capacity

Engine

oil

2.3L

I4

engine

SAE

5W

-20

Motor

Oil

4

.0

quarts

(3.8L)

4.0L

V6

engine

SAE

5W

-30

Motor

Oil

5.0

quarts

(4.7L)

Power

steering

fluid

All

MERCON

威

VA

T

F

Fill

between

MAX

/

MIN

line

on

reservoir

T

ransfer

case

fluid

(4X4)

4x4

V

ehicles

T

ransfer

Case

Fluid

1.25

quarts

(1.2L)

Manual

transmission

fluid

5-speed

manual

MERCON

威

V

A

TF

2.8

quarts

(2.65L)

3

Automatic

transmission

fluid

(5R44E

and

5R55E)

4x2

vehicles

with

2.3L

I4

engine

MERCON

威

VA

T

F

4

9.9

quarts

(9.4L)

5

4x2

vehicles

with

4.0L

engines

10.0

quarts

(9.5L)

5

4x4

vehicles

with

4.0L

engines

10.3

quarts

(9.8L)

5

Front

axle

fluid

(4X4)

4x4

V

ehicles

SAE

80W

-90

Premium

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

3.6

pints

(1.7L)

Rear

axle

fluid

All

SAE

80W

-90

Premium

Rear

Axle

Lubricant

5.0-5.3

pints

(2.4-2.5L)

6

W

indshield

washer

fluid

All

Ultra-clear

W

indshield

W

asher

Concentrate

2.75

quarts

(2.6L)

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Item

Application

Mazda

part

name

or

equivalent

Capacity

Fuel

tank

Regular

cab

(Short

wheel

base)

—

17

gallons

(64.4L)

Cab

Plus

4

—

19.5

gallons

(73.8L)

1

Brake

fluid

will

drop

slowly

as

the

brakes

wear

and

will

rise

when

brake

components

are

replaced.

Fluid

levels

below

the

MAX

line

that

do

not

trigger

the

brake

warning

light

are

within

the

normal

operating

range,

there

is

no

need

to

add

fluid.

If

the

levels

are

outside

the

normal

operating

range,

the

performance

of

your

brake

system

could

be

compromised,

seek

service

from

your

authorized

dealer

immediately

.

2

Add

the

coolant

type

originally

equipped

in

your

vehicle.

Do

not

mix

different

colors

or

types

of

coolant.

Do

not

use

Mazda

Extended

Life

Engine

Coolant

(orange

in

color).

Refer

to

Adding

engine

coolant,

in

this

chapter

.

3

Service

refill

capacity

is

determined

by

filling

the

transmission

to

the

bottom

of

the

filler

hole

with

the

vehicle

on

a

level

surface.

4

Automatic

transmissions

that

require

MERCON

威

V

should

only

use

MERCON

威

V

fluid

or

fluid

that

is

specified

dual

usage

MERCON

威

/MERCON

威

V

.

Refer

to

scheduled

maintenance

to

determine

the

correct

service

interval.

Use

of

any

fluid

other

than

the

recommended

fluid

may

cause

transmission

damage.

5

Indicates

only

approximate

dry-fill

capacity

.

Some

applications

may

vary

based

on

cooler

size

and

if

equipped

with

an

in-tank

cooler

.

The

amount

of

transmission

fluid

and

fluid

level

should

be

set

by

the

indication

on

the

dipstick’

s

normal

operating

range.

6

T

raction-Lok

axles

use

4.75–5.0

pints

(2.2–2.4L)

of

rear

axle

lubricant.

Add

4

oz.

(118

ml)

of

Additive

Friction

Modifier

meeting

Mazda

specifications

for

complete

refill

of

T

raction-Lok

axles.

Service

refill

capacities

are

determined

by

filling

the

rear

axle

1/4

inch

to

9/16

inch

(6

mm

to

14

mm)

below

the

bottom

of

the

filler

hole.

If

submerged

in

water

,

the

rear

axle

lubricant

should

be

changed.

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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

2.3L I4 engine

4.0L V6 engine

Cubic inches

138

245

Required fuel

87 octane

87 octane

Firing order

1-3-4-2

1-4-2-5-3-6

Spark plug gap

0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35mm)

0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42mm)

Ignition system

EDIS

EDIS

Compression ratio

9.7:1

9.7:1

Engine drivebelt routing

• 2.3L I4 Engine without A/C (with A/C similar)

• 4.0L V6 Engine

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety Compliance Certification Label

The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.

Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:

1. World manufacturer identifier

2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) /
Restraint System

3. Vehicle line, series, body type

4. Engine type

5. Check digit

6. Model year

7. Assembly plant

8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS

You can find a transmission code on
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label . The following table tells you
which transmission each code
represents.

Description

Code

Five-speed automatic (5R44E/5R55E)

D

Five-speed manual (HD)

J

Five-speed manual (R1)

R

MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.

EXT PNT:

XX

RC: XX

DSO:

WB    BRK      INT TR      TP/PS      R        AXLE     TR    SPR    XXXXX
XXX    X            XX                   X          XX         X   XX         XXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXX  XXX       XXXX-XXXXXXX-XX

THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL MOTOR
VEHICLE SAFETY AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN
EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.

VIN:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXX

TYPE:  XXX

XXXXX

DATE: XX/XX                               GVWR:XXXXXLB/ XXXXXKG

FRONT GAWR: XXXXL

REAR GAWR:        XXXXLB

AT   XXX   kPa/XX 

PSI COLD

AT   XXX   kPa/XX PSI 

COLD

XXXXKG

WITH

XXXX/XXXXXXX

TIRES

XXXX.XX

RIMS

XXXXKG

WITH

XXXX/XXXXXXX

TIRES

XXXX.XX

RIMS

FOR MAZDA MOTOR CORPORATION

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