adding oil MAZDA MODEL B3000 4WD 2002 Owners Manual

•4.0L SOHC V6 engine
• Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine
oil in this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine
oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the MAX mark or the letter F in FULL on the engine oil level indicator
(dipstick).
4. Install the indicator and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise until three clicks can be heard.
To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the
engine oil level indicator and/or the engine oil filler cap removed.
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•Slow down gradually.
• Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
• Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
• Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
• You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
• Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
• Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
• Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
• Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
• Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
• Use recommended engine oil. Refer to Lubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle service maintenance section.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
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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
Index
281

Mirrorsautomatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................86
cleaning ...................................221
side view mirrors (power) .......89
Motorcraft parts ........................255
O
Octane rating ............................254
Odometer .....................................20
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................238
Overdrive .....................................93
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................100
Parking brake ............................155
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................188
Power door locks ........................97
Power point .................................84
Power steering ..........................156 fluid, checking and adding ....261
fluid, refill capacity ................272
fluid, specifications .........275–276
Power Windows ...........................85
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................157
R
Radio ................................21, 45, 53
Radio reception .....................66–67
Relays ........................................183
Remote entry system .........97, 100 illuminated entry ......................98
locking/unlocking doors .....97–99
panic alarm .............................100
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................101
replacing the batteries ...........100
Roadside assistance ..................181
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................17, 107–111
Safety defects, reporting ..........217
Safety restraints ................107–111 belt minder .............................115
cleaning the safety belts ........118
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................108–110
for children .....................131–132
lap belt ....................................113
warning light and
chime ...........................14, 17, 114
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................145
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ......................................140
Safety seats for children ..........135
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................107
Seats ..........................................105 child safety seats ....................135
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................102–103
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................195
Spark plugs, specifications .......276
Index
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