Mazda 121 - Engine Tune-Up

ENGINE TUNE-UP
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49 8019 9A0
gnilion
timing
ENGINE
TUNE.UP
PNEPARATION
ssT
BASIC INSPECTION
Engine
Oil
1. Be sure
the vehicle
is on ievel
ground.
2.
Warm up the engine
to normaloperating
temperature
and
stop
it.
3.
Wait tor five
minutes.
4.
Bemove the oildipstick
and check
the oilleveland
condition.
5. Add
or replace oil
if necessary.
Note
.
The distance
between
the L and
F marks on lhe diF
sllck
represents 0,8
lirer
(0,85
US
qt,
0.70 lmp
qt).
Engine Coolant
Coolant
level
(engine
cold)
Warning
.
Never remove
the radiator
cap while the
engine is
hot.
.
Wrap a thick
cloth alound
the cap
when lemovlng
it.
1. Pull out
the sub
tank cap.
2. Verifv that
the coolant
level is
near the radiator
filler neck.
3. Verify that
the coolant
level in the coolant
reservoir
is
be-
tween the
FULL and LOW
marks.
4. Add coolant
f necessary.
Batlery
1. Checkthe
tightness
of theterminals
to ensure
good
electri
cal connections.
2. Check
for corroded o.
frayed battery
cables.
3. Wash the
top olthe battery
with
water to
prevent
arc over'
4. Verify that
the electrolyte
level is
between the upper
and
lower marks.
Add distilled
water
if necessary.
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