Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
5. Loosen the hose clamps at the transaxle, then pull the hoses off to allow the coolant to drain.
6. Connect the hoses to the transaxle and install the hose clamps.
7. Install the LH splash shield.
Filling and Bleeding
CAUTION:Engine coolant provides freeze protection, boil protection, cooling efficiency and corrosion protection to the engine and cooling
components. In order to obtain these protections, the engine coolant must be maintained at the correct concentration and fluid level in the degas bottle.
When adding engine coolant, use a 50/50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water. To maintain the integrity of the coolant and the cooling system:
Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Mazda Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Always fill the cooling system with the same coolant that is present in the
system. Do not mix coolant types.Do not add/mix orange-colored Mazda Specialty Orange Engine Coolant VC-2 or equivalent meeting specification
WSS-M97B44-D or green colored Premium Engine Coolant. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.Do not add alcohol,
methanol or brine, or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.Mazda Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Mazda Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Mazda-approved recycling process is not yet available.Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids.
