2002 Mazda 626 Owner's Manual - Page 190

J94S.book Page 14 Saturday, June 23, 2001 1:04 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance For mixture percentage: Protection Above −16°C (3°F) Above −26°C (−15°F) Above −40°C (−40°F) Volume Antifreeze Water solution 35% 45 55 65% 55 45 1. Remove the cooling system cap. 2.0-liter engine Loosen Cooling system cap Tighten Loosen Drain plug Tighten 2.5-liter engine Loosen Cooling system cap Tighten To change coolant WARNING Removing the Cooling System Cap: Removing the cooling system cap or drain plug while the engine is running or hot is dangerous. This might lead to cooling system and engine damage and could result in serious injury from escaping hot coolant or steam. Turn off the engine and wait until it's cool. Even then, be very careful when removing the cap or drain plug. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slowly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap - still using a cloth - turn the cap, and remove it. Loosen Drain plug Tighten 2. Only when the engine is cool, loosen the radiator drain plug and drain the coolant into a suitable container. 3. With the drain plug loose but not fully removed, flush out the system with running water. 4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. 8-14 Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G