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Mazda Millenia V6-2.5L DOHC (1999)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Specifications (page 4 of 4)

Make
Mazda
Model
Millenia
Engine
V6-2.5L DOHC
Year
1999
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 4 of 4
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Coolant: Service and Repair

ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT 

Draining 

1. Remove the coolant filler cap (KL) and radiator cap and loosen the radiator drain plug.
2. Drain the coolant into a container.

3. Disconnect the oil cooler hoses. (KJ)
4. Drain the coolant into a container. (KJ)
5. Flush the cooling system with water until all traces of color are gone.
6. Let the system drain completely.
7. Connect the oil cooler hoses. (KJ)
8. Tighten the radiator drain plug.

Tightening torque: 0.7 - 1.1 Nm (7 - 12 kgf.cm, 7 - 10 inch lbs.) 

Refilling 
Use the proper amount and mixture of ethylene-glycol-based coolant. 
1. Slowly pour the coolant into the radiator up to the coolant filler port. (KL)

Filling pace: 1.0 L (1.1 US qt., 0.9 Imp qt.)/min. max. 

2. Fill the radiator reservoir up to the FULL mark.
3. Fully install the coolant filler cap (KL) and radiator cap.
4. Start the engine and let it idle until it warms up.
5. If the temperature increases beyond normal, there is excessive air in the system. Stop the engine and allow it to cool; then repeat 1 - 3.
6. Run the engine at 2200 - 2800 rpm for five minutes; repeat several times.
7. Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
8. Remove the coolant filler cap (KL) and check the coolant level. If the coolant level has dropped, repeat the procedure from step 1.

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