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Mazda RX8 2RTR-1.3L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Coolant: Testing and Inspection (page 3 of 3)

Make
Mazda
Model
RX8 2RTR-
Engine
1.3L
Year
2006
Section
Fluids › Coolant
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 3 of 3
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If the water temperature gauge rises too high, stop the engine and decrease the water temperature to prevent overheating. Then,
verify the malfunctioning part and repair or replace it.

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If the engine coolant level in the coolant reserve tank is below the L mark during engine coolant air bleeding operation, stop the
engine, and after the engine coolant temperature decreases, add engine coolant. Then, resume the engine coolant air bleeding
operation.
 

7. After the engine warms up, perform the following steps.

(1)

Run the engine at approx. 2,500 rpm for 5 min.

(2)

Run the engine at approx. 3,000 rpm for 5 s, then return to idling. Repeat this procedure several times.

8. Stop the engine, wait until it is cool, and check the engine coolant level. If the engine coolant decreases, repeat steps 4-8.
9. Inspect each area for engine coolant leakage.

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