No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
• Do not race the engine.
• Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
• Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
• Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Do not tow a trailer.
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WARNING:
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn yourself
during removal/installation of each component.
Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury
and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
Fuel ...
Shift Panel Removal/Installation
ATX
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Selector lever to neutral position.
3. Remove the front console box..
4. Take the shaded area shown in the figure, and remove the shift panel in the
direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) while detaching clips A, hook B.
5. D ...
Oil Filter
Purpose, Function
Engine oil is filtered by passing engine oil through the oil filter element.
Construction
The oil filter is installed on the right side surface of the cylinder block.
A spin-on type (full-flow type) oil filter has been adopted.
The bypa ...