Mazda MX-6 - Maintenance and Care

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Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Intro ductio n ............................................................................................... 8- 2
Introduction .......................................................................................... 8- 2
Scheduled M aintenance ......................................................................... 8- 3
Scheduled M aintenance ..................................................................... 8- 3
O w ner M ain tenan ce ............................................................................... 8- 7
Owner Maintenance S ched ule .......................................................... 8- 7
Owner Maintenance P recautions ...................................................... 8- 8
Engine Compartment Overview ..................................................... 8- 9
Engine O il ............................................................................................... 8-10
Engine Coolant ...................................................................................... 8-13
Brake/Clutch Fluid ............................................................................. 8-15
Power Steering Fluid ........................................................................... 8-17
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) .................................................. 8-18
Washer Fluid ......................................................................................... 8-20
Body Lubrication ................................................................................ 8-21
Air Filter ................................................................................................ 8-21
W iper Blades ......................................................................................... 8-22
Battery .................................................................................................... 8-24
Tires ........................................................................................................ 8-25
Light Bulbs ........................................................................................... 8-29
Fuses ....................................................................................................... 8-35
A ppearance C a re ..................................................................................... 8-40
How to M inimize Environmental Paint D am age ....................... 8-40
Exterior Care ........................................................................................ 8-42
Interior Care ......................................................................................... 8-45
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