automatic transmission fluid MAZDA MODEL B4000 4WD 2002 User Guide

CLUTCH FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
Check the fluid level. Refer to the service maintenance section for the
service interval schedules.
During normal operation, the fluid level in the clutch reservoir should
remain constant. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to the step
in the reservoir.
Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Mazda specification.
Refer toLubricant Specifications in this chapter.
WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. If brake fluid contacts the
eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink
water and induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
1. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and
water from entering the
reservoir.
2. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm from reservoir.
3. Add fluid until the level reaches the step in the reservoir.
4. Reinstall rubber diaphragm and cap onto reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
Refer to your service maintenance section for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
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The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at ambient temperature
(10°C-35°C [50°F-95°F]).
High fluid level
Fluid levels above the safe range
may result in transmission failure.
An overfill condition of transmission
fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or
possible damage.
High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition.
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
Before adding any fluid, make sure the correct type is used. The type of
fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick and also in the
Lubricant specificationssection in this chapter.
Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause
internal transmission component damage.
If necessary, add fluid in 250 ml (1/2 pint) increments through the filler
tube until the level is correct.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid
should be removed by a qualified
technician.
An overfill condition of
transmission fluid may cause
shift and/or engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Mazda
MERCON AT F5-speed manual 2.65L (2.8
quarts)2
Mazda
MERCONV
AT F4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 2.3L I4
engine9.4L (9.9
quarts)3
4x2 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
engines9.5L (10.0
quarts)3
4x4 vehicles
with automatic
and 3.0L or 4.0L
9.8L (10.3
quarts)3
Engine coolant4Premium Engine
Coolant
2.3 L I4 engine
with manual
transmission10.0L (10.5
quarts)
2.3L I4 engine
with automatic
transmission 9.7L (10.2
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 14.3L (15.1
quarts)
3.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 14.0L (14.8
quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with manual
transmission 13.0L (13.7
quarts)
4.0L V6 engine
with automatic
transmission 12.5L (13.2
quarts)
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FluidMazda Part
NameApplication Capacity
Fuel tank N/A Regular cab
(Short wheel
base)62.4L (16.5
gallons)
Regular cab
(Long wheel
base) 75.7L (20.0
gallons)
SuperCab 73.8L (19.5 gallons)
Transfer Case
Fluid Mazda
MERCON
AT F4x4 Vehicles 1.2L (1.25
quarts)
Front axle
lubricant Mazda SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 Vehicles 1.7L (3.6 pints)
Rear axle
lubricant
5Mazda SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant All
2.4-2.5L (5.0-5.3
pints)
Windshield
washer fluid Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll
2.6L (2.75
quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON and MERCONV. Refer to the service maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
2Service refill capacity is determined by filling the transmission to the
bottom of the filler hole with the vehicle on a level surface.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
4Use Mazda Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE
Mazda Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding
engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
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5Traction-Lok axles use 2.2–2.4L (4.75–5.0 pints) of rear axle lubricant.
Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 6 mm to
14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Item Mazda part name or equivalent
Front axle (4X4) SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
Rear axle SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle
Lubricant
1
Brake fluid and clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake Fluid
Door weather strips Silicone Lubricant
Engine coolant Mazda Premium Engine Coolant
Engine oil 2.3L I4 and 3.0L V6
engines SAE 5W-20 Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
Engine oil 4.0L V6 engines SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil
Hinges, door checks, latches,
striker plates, fuel filler door hinge
and seat tracks Multi-Purpose Grease
Transmission /steering/parking
brake linkages and pivots, brake
and clutch pedal shaft, clutch pilot
bearing and input shaft spline
(manual transmission). Premium Long-Life Grease
Power steering fluid, transfer case
fluid (4X4) and transmission fluid
(manual) MERCON
AT F
Automatic transmission (5R44E
and 5R55E) MERCONV AT F
2
Windshield washer fluid
Ultra-clear Windshield Washer
Concentrate
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1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier meeting Mazda
specifications for complete refill of Traction-Lok axles. If submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant should be changed.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCON and MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCON and MERCONV. Refer to your service maintenance
section to determine the correct service interval.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L V6 engine 4.0L V6 engine
Cubic inches 138 182245
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap 1.04-1.19mm (0.041-0.047
inch)1.07-1.17mm
(0.042-0.046
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDISEDIS
Compression
ratio 9.7:1
9.14:19.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions Regular Cab mm (in)SuperCab mm
(in)
(1) Overall length 4 763 (187.5) 5 153 (202.9)
(2) Overall width 1 785 (70.3) 1 785 (70.3)
(3) Overall height 4x2/4x4 1 575 (62.0) / 1 655 (65.2)1 585 (62.4) /
1 684 (66.3)
(4) Wheelbase 2 831 (111.4) 3 192 (125.7)
(5) Track - Front 1 486 (58.5) 1 485 (58.5)
(5) Track - Rear 1 455 (57.3) 1 455 (57.3)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................154
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................119–120and child safety seats ............122
description ..............................120
disposal ....................................126
driver air bag ..........................124
indicator light .............14–15, 125
operation .................................124
passenger air bag ...................124
passenger deactivation
switch ......................................126
Air conditioning manual heating and air
conditioning system .................69
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................245
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................154–155
Anti-theft system warning light .............................16
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................21, 45, 53
Automatic transmission ............158 driving an automatic
overdrive .................................159
fluid, adding ............................263
fluid, checking ........................263
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specification ..................276
Auxiliary power point .................84
Axle lubricant specifications ..275–276
refill capacities ........................272
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................243 acid, treating emergencies .....243
charging system warning
light ............................................15
jumping a disabled battery ....201
maintenance-free ....................243
servicing ..................................243
voltage gauge ............................19
Bed extender ..............................95
BeltMinder .................................115
Brakes ........................................153 anti-lock ...........................154–155
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................14, 155
brake warning light ..................13
fluid, checking and adding ....262
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
fluid, specifications .........275–276
lubricant specifications ..275–276
parking ....................................155
shift interlock ..........................158
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................75
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....272
Cargo area shade ........................95
Cargo net .....................................95
CD-6 disc .....................................53
CD-single .....................................25
CD-single premium .....................45
Cell phone warning ...................279
Certification Label ....................278
Changing a tire .........................194
Child safety restraints ..............132 child safety belts ....................132
Child safety seats ......................135
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attaching with tether straps ..140
in front seat ............................136
in rear seat ......................136, 139
LATCH .....................................145
tether anchorage hardware ...140
Cleaning your vehicle engine compartment ..............219
exterior ....................................223
instrument cluster lens ..........222
instrument panel ....................222
interior .....................................222
mirrors .....................................221
plastic parts ............................221
washing ....................................218
waxing .....................................218
wheels ......................................219
wiper blades ............................221
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68–69
Clock ....................24, 31, 44, 52, 64
Clutch fluid ..........................................263
operation while driving ..........162
recommended shift speeds ....164
Compass, electronic ..............86–87 calibration .................................88
set zone adjustment .................87
Console ........................................94
Coolant checking and adding ..............245
refill capacities ................249, 272
specifications ..................275–276
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................89
Customer
Assistance ..........181, 207–208, 211 Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................223
Getting roadside assistance ...181 D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................73
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................263
engine oil .................................238
Doors door ajar warning .....................16
lubricant specifications ..........275
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................267
Driving under special
conditions ..........................168–169 mud ..........................................168
sand .........................................168
snow and ice ...........................169
through water .................168, 170
E
Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................201
Emission control system ..........259
Engine ........................................276 check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................12
cleaning ...................................219
coolant .....................................245
idle speed control ...................243
lubrication
specifications ..................275–276
refill capacities ........................272
service points ..................234–236
starting after a collision .........182
Engine block heater .................152
Engine oil ..................................238 checking and adding ..............238
dipstick ....................................238
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Special noticeambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................275–276
Speed control ..............................89
Speedometer ...............................20
Starting your vehicle ........148–150 jump starting ..........................201
Steering wheel controls ................................83, 89
tilting .........................................83
T
Tachometer .................................20
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .................68
Tether anchors ..........................140
Tires ...........................194, 268–269 changing ..................194–195, 198
checking the pressure ............269
replacing ..................................270
rotating ....................................269
snow tires and chains ............271
tire grades ...............................269
treadwear ................................268
Towing .......................................172 recreational towing .................179
trailer towing ..........................172
wrecker ....................................206
Traction-lok rear axle ...............157
Transfer case fluid checking .........................267 Transmission
automatic operation ...............158
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................263
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................266
fluid, refill capacities ..............272
lubricant specifications ..275–276
manual operation ....................162
Trip odometer .............................20
Turn signal ............................16, 75
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................276
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................278
Vehicle loading ..........................170 camper bodies ........................180
Ventilating your vehicle ...........153
W
Warning chimes ...........................17
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................237
Water, Driving through .............170
Windows power .........................................85
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers checking and adding fluid .....237
checking and cleaning ..............82
operation ...................................82
replacing wiper blades .............83
Wrecker towing .........................206
Index
285