Tribute 4WD L4-2.5L Hybrid (2009)
4. Install the LH splash shield and the 7 retainers.
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:
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Vehicle cooling systems are filled with Mazda Premium Gold Engine Coolant. Do not mix coolant types.
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Do not add/mix orange-colored, extended life coolant such as Mazda Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Mazda specifications or
green colored Mazda coolant. Mixing coolants may degrade the coolant's corrosion protection.
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Do not add alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. These can cause engine damage
from overheating of freezing.
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Mazda 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.
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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.
NOTE:The addition of Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or equivalent meeting Mazda specification darkens Mazda Premium Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
1. Add the correct engine coolant mixture to the degas bottle until the coolant level is between the COOLANT FILL LEVEL marks.
2. Select the maximum heater temperature and blower motor speed settings. Position the control to discharge air at vents in the instrument panel.
3. Start the engine and allow to idle. While engine is idling, feel for hot air at vents.
4. Start the engine and allow to idle until normal operating temperature is reached. Hot air should discharge from vents. The Engine Coolant
Temperature (ECT) gauge should maintain a stabilized reading in the middle of the NORMAL range and the upper radiator hose should feel hot to
the touch.
CAUTION:If air discharge remains cool and Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge does not move, engine coolant level is low in engine and must
be filled. Stop engine, allow to cool and fill cooling system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in damage to the engine.
5. Shut the engine OFF and allow to cool.
6. Check the engine for coolant leaks.
7. Check the engine coolant level in degas bottle and fill as necessary.