Mazda 3 brake fluid volume 1.6. Filling brake fluid

Months TO-0 12,36,60,84,108,132 24,12 48,96 72 144
Mileage, t.km. 5 15,45,75,105,135,165 30,15 60,12 90 180
check every 120,000 km for noise, adjust if necessary
Fuel filter Replacement every 60,000 km
P P P Z Z
Air filter *4 ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z
P P
Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2 P P P P P
Syst. engine cooling P P P P
Coolant FL 22
Other coolants
Fuel pipes and hoses P P
P P P P P
Brake fluid *3 Z Z Z Z
P P P P P
Parking brake P P P P P
P P P P P
P P P P P
P P P P
P P P P P
T T T
Z Z
P P P
P P P P P
P P P P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints P P P P P
P P P P P
Z Z Z Z
Hinges and locks (lubrication) WITH WITH WITH WITH
CHECK ANNUALLY
P P P P P
P P P P P

*4 - When using the vehicle in dusty conditions or in sandy areas, replace air filter every 7500 km or 6 months.

Maintenance regulations for Mazda 3 MPS since 2008

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first. Months TO-0 12,84,132 24,48,96,120 36,108 60 72,144 120
Mileage, t.km. 5 15,105,165 30,60,120,150 45,135 75 90,180 150
Fuel filter Replacement every 120,000 km
Spark plugs, check (replace if necessary) P P P Z P Z
Air filter *4 ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z ABOUT
Fuel vapor absorption system (if installed) P P
Motor oil and oil filter *1 Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2 P P P
Syst. engine cooling P P P
Coolant FL 22 Replacement every 195,000 km or 11 years
Other coolants Replacement first time 90,000 km or 4 years, subsequent every 2
Fuel pipes and hoses P P P
Battery electrolyte level and density P P P P P P
Brake fluid *3 Z Z Z
Brake pipes, hoses and their connections P P P P P P
Parking brake P P P P P P
Brake booster, hoses and connections P P P P P P
Disc brakes (check with wheels removed) P P P P P P
Steering function, steering joints P P P P P P
Power steering fluid, tubes, hoses, connections P P P P P P
Body and chassis mounting bolts T T T
Oil manual transmission, replacement Z Z
Manual transmission oil, check P P P P
Oil level in automatic transmission P P P P P P
Ball joints, bolts and nuts of the front and rear suspension P P P P P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints P P P P P P
Graduation system and thermal protection of the body CHECK EVERY 80,000 KM
Cabin air filter (if installed) Z Z P
Hinges and locks (lubrication) WITH WITH WITH
Body condition (rust, corrosion, consequences of an accident) CHECK ANNUALLY
Electrical systems, exterior lighting and interior lighting. P P P P P P
Tire pressure (inflated to rated value) and condition P P P P P P

O - cleaning, Z - replacement, P - checking, T - broaching, C - lubrication

*1 - If the car is used in any of the following listed conditions, it is recommended to change motor oil and oil filter every 7500 km:

  • Long-term work idling or driving at low speeds.
  • Long periods of use in cold weather or constant driving only short distances.

*2 - Also tested and adjusted drive belts power steering and air conditioning, if this equipment is installed on the vehicle.

*3 - If the brakes are used frequently or when the vehicle is operated in a humid climate, replace brake fluid every year.

*4 - When using the vehicle in dusty conditions or in sandy areas, replace the air filter every 7500 km or 6 months

Maintenance regulations for Mazda 3 (1.6 l) up to 2008

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first.Months TO-0 12,84 24,48,96 36 60 72 108
Mileage, t.km. 5 20,140, 40,80,160 60 100 120 180
Gap in timing mechanism valves *5 P
Fuel filter*5 Replacement every 60,000 km
Z
Regular spark plugs P Z P P Z Z
P P P P
Air filter *4 ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z ABOUT
P P P
Engine oil and oil filter *1 Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2 P P P
Syst. engine cooling P P
Coolant FL 22 Replacement every 195,000 km or 11 years
Other coolants Replacement first time 90,000 km or 4 years, subsequent every 2
Fuel pipes and hoses P P
Battery electrolyte level and density P P P P P P
Brake fluid *3 Z Z
Brake pipes, hoses and their connections P P P P P P
Parking brake P P P P P P
Brake booster, hoses and connections P P P P P P
Disc brakes (check with wheels removed) P P P P P P
Steering function, steering joints P P P P P P
Power steering fluid, tubes, hoses, connections P P P P P P
Connections and steering components P P
Manual transmission oil Z
Oil level in automatic transmission P P P
Ball joints, bolts and nuts for front and rear suspension P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints P P
Graduation system and thermal protection of the body CHECK EVERY 80,000 KM
Cabin air filter (if installed) Z Z
Hinges and locks (lubrication) WITH WITH
Body condition (rust, corrosion, consequences of an accident) CHECK ANNUALLY
Electrical systems, exterior lighting and interior lighting. P P P P P P
Tire pressure (inflated to rated value) and condition P P P P P P

O - cleaning, Z - replacement, P - checking, T - broaching, C - lubrication

*1 - If the vehicle is operated in any of the following conditions, it is recommended to change the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 km:

  • Using the car in dusty conditions.
  • Extended periods of idling or driving at low speeds.
  • Long periods of use in cold weather or constant driving only short distances.

*2 - The power steering and air conditioning drive belts are also checked and adjusted if this equipment is installed on the vehicle.

*3 - If you use the brakes frequently or operate the vehicle in a humid climate, replace the brake fluid every year.

*4 When using the vehicle in dusty conditions or in sandy areas, replace the air filter every 7500 km or 6 months.

Maintenance regulations for Mazda 3 (1.6) from 2008

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first. Months TO-0 2,84,132 24,48,96,120 36,108 60 72,144 120
Mileage, t.km. 5 5,105,165, 30,60,120,150 45,135 75 90,18 150
Gap in timing mechanism valves Check every 45,000 km or 3 years for noise, adjust if necessary
Fuel filter Replacement every 120,000 km
Spark plugs, replacement every 75,000 km (iridium) *8

P P P P P Z
Regular spark plugs

P Z P P Z Z
Idle speed (for ZJ and Z6)

P
P P

Air filter *4

ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z ABOUT
Fuel vapor absorption system (if installed)

Z Z Z Z Z Z
Engine oil and oil filter *1

Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2

P P P P P P
Syst. engine cooling


P

P P
Coolant FL 22 Replacement every 195,000 km or 11 years
Other coolants
Replacement first time 90,000 km or 4 years, subsequent every 2
Fuel pipes and hoses


P

P P
Battery electrolyte level and density

P P P P P P
Brake fluid *3


Z

Z Z
Brake pipes, hoses and their connections

P P P P P P
Parking brake

P P P P P P
Brake booster, hoses and connections

P P P P P P
Disc brakes (check with wheels removed)

P P P P P P
Steering function, steering joints

P P P P P P
Power steering fluid, tubes, hoses, connections

P P P P P P
Body and chassis mounting bolts


T

T T
Manual transmission oil, replacement




Z
Z
Manual transmission oil, check

P P P
P
Oil level in automatic transmission

P P P P P P
Ball joints, bolts and nuts for front and rear suspension

P P P P P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints

P P P P P P
Graduation system and thermal protection of the body

P P P P P P
Cabin air filter

P Z P P Z Z
Hinges and locks (lubrication)


WITH

WITH WITH
Body condition (rust, corrosion, consequences of an accident) CHECK ANNUALLY
Electrical systems, exterior lighting and interior lighting.

P P P P P P
Tire pressure (inflated to rated value) and condition

P P P P P P









  • Using the vehicle in dusty conditions
  • Extended periods of idling or driving at low speeds.
  • Long periods of use in cold weather or constant driving only short distances.

Maintenance regulations for Mazda 3 (2.0) until 01/01/2008

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first. Months TO-012,84 24,48,96 36 60 72 108
Mileage, t.km. 5 20,140 40,80,160 60 100 120 180
timing valve clearance





P
fuel filter Replacement every 60,000 km
Spark plugs are replaced every 120,000 km (iridium)





Z
Air filter *4

ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z Z
Exhaust gas recirculation system



P
P P
Engine oil and oil filter *1
Z Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2



P
P P
Syst. engine cooling


P

P
Coolant FL 22 Replacement every 195,000 km or 11 years
Other coolants
Replacement first time 90,000 km or 4 years, subsequent every 2
Fuel pipes and hoses


P

P
Battery electrolyte level and density

P P P P P P
Brake fluid *3


Z

Z
Brake pipes, hoses and their connections

P P P P P P
Parking brake

P P P P P P
Brake booster, hoses and connections

P P P P P P
Disc brakes (check with wheels removed)

P P P P P P
Steering function, steering joints

P P P P P P
Power steering fluid, tubes, hoses, connections

P P P P P P
Connections and steering elements


P
P
Manual transmission oil




Z
Oil level in automatic transmission

P P P
Ball joints, bolts and nuts for front and rear suspension

P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints

P P
Graduation system and thermal protection of the body

CHECK EVERY 80,000 KM
Cabin air filter (if installed)

Z Z
Hinges and locks (lubrication)


WITH

WITH WITH
Body condition (rust, corrosion, consequences of an accident) CHECK ANNUALLY
Electrical systems, exterior lighting and interior lighting.

P P P P P P
Tire pressure (inflated to rated value) and condition

P P P P P P









O - cleaning C - replacement P - checking T - drawing C - lubrication

*1 If the vehicle is operated in any of the following conditions, it is recommended to change the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 km:

  • Using the vehicle in dusty conditions
  • Extended periods of idling or driving at low speeds.
  • Long periods of use in cold weather or constant driving only short distances.

*2 The power steering and air conditioning drive belts, if installed on the vehicle, are also checked and adjusted.

*3 If the brakes are used frequently or the vehicle is operated in a humid climate, replace the brake fluid every year.

*4 When using the vehicle in dusty conditions or in sandy areas, replace the air filter every 7500 km or 6 months

MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS FOR MAZDA 3 (2.0) from 01/01/08

Maintenance interval (Months and kilometers), whichever comes first. Months TO-0 12,84,132 24,48,96,120 36,108 60 72,144 120
Mileage, t.km. 5 15,105,165 30,60,120,150 45,135 75 90,180 150
timing valve clearance check every 45,000 km or 3 years for noise, adjustment if necessary
fuel filter Replacement every 120,000 km
Spark plugs are replaced every 75,000 km (iridium)

P P P Z P Z
Air filter *4

ABOUT ABOUT Z ABOUT Z ABOUT
Exhaust gas recirculation system



P
P P
Engine oil and oil filter *1

Z Z Z Z Z Z
Drive belts *2



P
P P
Syst. engine cooling


P

P
Coolant FL 22 Replacement every 195,000 km or 11 years
Other coolants
Replacement first time 90,000 km or 4 years, subsequent every 2
Fuel pipes and hoses


P

P
Battery electrolyte level and density

P P P P P P
Brake fluid *3


Z

Z
Brake pipes, hoses and their connections

P P P P P P
Parking brake

P P P P P P
Brake booster, hoses and connections

P P P P P P
Disc brakes (check with wheels removed)

P P P P P P
Steering function, steering joints

P P P P P P
Power steering fluid, tubes, hoses, connections

P P P P P P
Body and chassis mounting bolts


T

T T
Manual transmission oil, replacement




Z
Z
Manual transmission oil, check

P P P P P P
Oil level in automatic transmission

P P P P P P
Ball joints, bolts and nuts for front and rear suspension

P P P P P P
Boots of axle shafts, CV joints

P P P P P P
Graduation system and thermal protection of the body

CHECK EVERY 80,000 KM
Cabin air filter (if installed)

P Z P P Z P
Hinges and locks (lubrication)


WITH

WITH WITH
Body condition (rust, corrosion, consequences of an accident) CHECK ANNUALLY
Electrical systems, exterior lighting and interior lighting.

P P P P P P
Tire pressure (inflated to rated value) and condition

P P P P P P









O - cleaning C - replacement P - checking T - drawing C - lubrication

*1 If the vehicle is operated in any of the following conditions, it is recommended to change the engine oil and oil filter every 7,500 km:

  • A) Using the car in dusty conditions
  • B) Prolonged idling or driving at low speeds.
  • B) Long periods of operation in cold weather or constant driving only short distances.

*2 The power steering and air conditioning drive belts, if installed on the vehicle, are also checked and adjusted.

*3 If the brakes are used frequently or the vehicle is operated in a humid climate, replace the brake fluid every year.

*4 When using the vehicle in dusty conditions or in sandy areas, replace the air filter every 7500 km or 6 months

There are many points that interest car enthusiasts, they mainly relate to the technical part of the car. This interest arises for a reason, but with the goal of getting acquainted with the structure of your car or self-repair or service.

Yes, there are types of repairs that you can do yourself, especially since all the information you need is on the Internet.

Preliminary preparation

Now we will touch on how to change the oil in the power steering in a Mazda 3 car. Well, the issue with oil is clear to everyone. For the most part, it has the function of lubricating components and assemblies. In the power steering, oil circulates through the hoses and lubricates all the components connecting it.

The level of this type of oil can be easily checked and refilled. For this purpose, the expansion barrel where it is contained has maximum and minimum marks.

Power steering is popularly known as hydraulics, the function of which is to allow the driver to turn with ease. steering wheel and set the trajectory. If this system is violated, then control of the car is not lost, it just becomes harder for the person to turn the steering wheel. This condition is not common and can lead to unpredictable situations.

It’s easy to check the fluid level; there are special marks for this, which we talked about above. During the operation of the vehicle, oil leaks are possible at the connecting points of the hoses.

Accordingly, the liquid level in this case gradually drops. This should not be allowed, as over time it may completely leak out and the system will start to run dry, which can lead to pump failure.

The result of all this will cost a decent amount of money. The power steering pump is put into operation after starting the engine. The best option, if the oil leaks, the car will be evacuated.

To carry out timely prevention, several steps must be taken. There shouldn't be any difficulties with this. Everything is assessed by visual inspection. Start by assessing the oil level in the power steering and its quality, check the tension of the drive belts, and inspect the hoses for cracks and damage.

How to change the oil in the power steering on a Mazda 3?

You can change the power steering oil in Mazda 3 in 2 ways: partial and full. In the case of partial replacement, You only need a syringe. The replacement procedure is as follows: unscrew the cover in expansion tank, pumped out all the liquid in it with a syringe, then poured new oil into it to the maximum mark, started the engine and turned the steering wheel right and left to the final position.

Then we turn off the engine and after a couple of minutes we start it again and repeat the procedure. This must be done until your oil becomes lighter in color.

The next way is complete replacement oils This option is considered to be of higher quality and practical. Mazda 3 has a certain algorithm that must be followed.

1. You will need to take care that a little of your vehicle lift. This can be done using a trestle or a jack. We lift only the front part of the car so that the front wheels are suspended and you can easily rotate them by hand.

3. Now we’ll deal with the hoses; we’ll need to decide which hose is responsible for supplying oil to the reservoir, and which one is responsible for supplying oil to the pump.

4. When everything is ready, we will need to assemble the plug and drain hose. A piece of hose 30-50 cm in size is suitable for the plug. You will need to work a little with the drain hose. But don't worry, it's easy to construct too. To do this you will need 3 things: a fitting, an adapter and a hose of about 3 meters. This is the length you will need for ease of use.

5. We start with the hose through which the oil flows. We disconnect it and extend it using a drain hose, which is directed into a drain container. A plug must be installed at the disconnect point in the expansion tank. While everything is draining, new liquid is filled into the barrel to the maximum.

6. In order for the liquid to begin to drain, you need to turn the steering wheel left and right as far as possible. There is no need to start the engine during this procedure. Naturally, new oil will flow into the system from the tank and must be gradually added. This procedure is carried out until light oil comes out of the hose. You simply pump it through the entire Mazda 3 power steering system.

7. We still have the power steering pump left uncleaned. To do this, we start the engine, but not for a long time (about 1-2 seconds is enough).

8. Return the hoses to starting position and add new oil to the level. That's it, the oil in your power steering system has been changed. After some time, check the level on the expansion tank a couple of times.

Checking the engine oil level

1. Make sure the car is parked on a level, level surface.

2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.

3. Stop the engine and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain into the pan.

Rice. 1. Gasoline engine oil dipstick

4. Remove the oil dipstick, wipe it dry and reinsert the dipstick until it stops (Fig. 1).

5. Remove the oil dipstick again and check the oil level using it. The normal engine oil level corresponds to the range between the maximum and minimum level marks.

If the oil level is near or below the lower minimum mark, top up to the maximum level mark.

6. Before inserting the dipstick into the engine, make sure the O-ring on the dipstick is in place.

A change in the oil level between the marks on the oil dipstick corresponds to adding or consuming the next volume of oil.

For ZJ and Z6 engines ─ 1.00 liter. For LF engine ─ 0.75.

Check the freezing temperature of the coolant in the engine cooling system at least once a year - before the start of the winter season, and also before traveling to places where the ambient temperature may be below freezing.

Check the condition and tightness of all connections of the engine cooling system and heater hoses.

Replace any deformed or damaged hoses.

Rice. 2. Checking the coolant level

On a cold engine, the coolant level should be at the base filler neck radiator and be between the upper (“FULL”) and lower (“LOW”) marks on the wall of the expansion tank (Fig. 2.).

If the coolant level has dropped to the lower mark (“LOW”), add fluid into the expansion tank to the upper mark (“FULL”).

To prevent coolant from freezing and ensure engine corrosion protection, top up with only the recommended grade and concentration of coolant.

NOTE If “FL22” is marked on or near the radiator cap or expansion tank, only FL22 brand coolant should be added.

Checking the level of working fluid in the power steering reservoir (power steering)

To avoid failure of the power steering pump, do not continue to operate the vehicle if the level working fluid The hydraulic booster has dropped to the lower “MIN” mark.

Use only the recommended hydraulic fluid in the power steering hydraulic system.

Rice. 3. Checking the level of working fluid in the power steering reservoir

Check the fluid level in the power steering reservoir every time you change the engine oil.

The test is performed with the cold engine not running.

If necessary, add hydraulic fluid to the power steering reservoir.

Periodic replacement of the working fluid is not required (Fig. 3).

Checking the automatic transmission oil level

The fluid level must be checked regularly automatic transmission.

Perform the check as follows. The volume of working fluid varies depending on the temperature.

Check the working fluid level with the engine idling and at normal fluid temperature.

An insufficient level of working fluid causes the friction elements of the automatic transmission to slip.

Too much high level fluid can cause intense foaming, loss of working fluid and disruption of the normal functioning of the automatic transmission.

1. Place the vehicle on a level, level surface and set the parking brake.

2. Start the engine and press the brake pedal.

3. Alternately move the range switch lever to all positions and then set it to the “P” (parking) position.

Rice. 4. Checking the automatic transmission fluid level

4. With the engine idling, remove the automatic transmission dipstick and wipe it dry.

Then insert the dipstick into place.

Remove the dipstick again.

The normal fluid level corresponds to the range between the marks on the dipstick, see Figure 4.

Checking the windshield and headlight washer fluid levels

Only fill the windshield washer reservoir special liquid, intended for washer. or clean water.

It is dangerous to pour low-freeze coolant into the windshield washer fluid, since if it gets on the windshield, visibility will deteriorate, which can lead to a traffic accident.

Rice. 5. Checking the level of windshield and headlight washer fluid

Check the fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir and add it if necessary (Fig. 5).

To check the fluid level in the front washer reservoir, remove the cap from the reservoir neck.

Then close the hole in the center of the lid with your finger and lift it up.

The fluid level in the windshield washer reservoir corresponds to the height of the fluid column in the transparent tube attached to the cap.

If necessary, add windshield washer fluid.

Instead of washer fluid, at positive ambient temperatures, you can fill the tank with ordinary clean water.

When the ambient temperature is below freezing, use only low-freezing windshield washer fluid.

The windshield and liftgate washers use fluid from the same reservoir.

On Mazda cars, the third series, the manufacturer provides for the filling of antifreeze as a coolant. Antifreeze is tinted red, blue and green.

Today you can find on sale the original concentrated antifreeze for the Mazda 3, the composition of which involves diluting it by adding distilled water.

If the cooling system is leaky, then the liquid may evaporate or leak; constant monitoring of the level of antifreeze in the expansion tank is required and, if necessary, it should be topped up.

Antifreeze requires replacement at intervals established by the manufacturer or depending on operating conditions. This necessity allows you to maintain the frost-resistant properties of antifreeze, as well as prevent the occurrence of corrosion. Antifreeze should be replaced at intervals of 90,000 km or after three years from the date of filling.

Antifreeze is based on ethylene glycol, which is ideal for any cooling system that may contain various metals. Typically, the manufacturer indicates the percentage of anti-corrosion additive and antifreeze in the composition on the packaging.

Coolant replacement process

Coolant drain

  1. Turn off the engine Mazda car 3 and wait until it cools down completely. Unscrew the cap of the coolant reservoir; to do this, turn it counterclockwise a few turns, then wait a little, this will be necessary to relieve pressure in the system. Only then can you completely unscrew the lid and remove it.
  2. Park the car hand brake, lift the car on a lift.
  3. Remove the lower radiator panel located in the center. Unscrew the fastening bolts and disconnect the clips securing the panel.
  4. There is a drain plug located in the lower right part of the radiator; place an empty container, preferably a large one, under the drain hole.
  5. Unscrew the cap and drain the coolant into a prepared container.
  6. After the liquid has drained, bring the container to the drain plug located on the cylinder block. If the engine has a balancing shaft, then it will have two such drain plugs, one will be located on the left in the front part, and the other on the left in the rear part of the block. After unscrewing the drain plugs, allow the liquid to completely drain from the block.
  7. Replace any drain plugs that were removed.

Flushing the cooling system

  1. To carry out the radiator flushing process, disconnect the pipes going to the radiator from above and below.
  2. Next, you will need a garden hose or something similar, insert it into the hole for the upper hose on the radiator. Direct a stream of clean water into the radiator, in this way you will flush the cooling radiator, carry out the procedure until clear water, without contamination, begins to flow out of the hole on the radiator for the lower pipe.
  3. If dirty water flows out of the radiator for a long time, then it is worth using a special product for flushing cooling systems.
  4. If you use washing liquid, carefully read the instructions from the manufacturer of such a product. If your car's radiator is very dirty, then remove it completely, insert the hose into the hole at the bottom intended for the lower pipe, and start flushing the radiator counter-flow.

Filling with coolant

  1. Before you start filling the cooling system with new antifreeze, check the condition of all hoses and clamps, the hoses must be undamaged and the clamps must be tightened sufficiently. Remember that antifreeze is used all year round, so you can prevent corrosion of engine parts.
  2. First, pour the required amount of antifreeze into an empty, clean container of large volume, add distilled water to it in a 1:1 ratio, the finished volume of the resulting liquid should be 6.5-7 liters.
  3. Slowly begin to pour the prepared liquid into the system through the filler hole on the expansion tank, take your time, allow the air to escape through the cooling channels. Fill the liquid to the MAX level on the markings on the wall of the expansion tank.
  4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap and tighten it securely.
  5. Start the car engine and leave it running for idle speed. Wait for the cooling fan to turn on and then turn off. During this time, the remaining air trapped inside should leave the system. Turn off the engine.
  6. Wait until the engine has cooled down, then check the antifreeze level in the tank and, if necessary, add antifreeze or distilled water.

Attention! Important!

  • Before starting work on replacing antifreeze, turn off the engine and wait until it cools completely.
  • Antifreeze must not be allowed to come into contact with the skin or painted parts of the car body; otherwise, these surfaces should be washed under a large amount of clean water.
  • Do not leave an open container of antifreeze unattended or store it in easily accessible places, and keep it open - the liquid is extremely toxic!
  • After pouring antifreeze into the system, attach a sticker to the neck of the coolant reservoir, indicating the type of fluid filled, its color and the date of filling. When further adding coolant, it will become clear what type is needed and in what proportion.
  • When draining antifreeze not for the purpose of replacement, but for other reasons, if it is clean and has been used for less than three years, then it can be reused.
  • If the antifreeze was not replaced in a timely manner or a layer of scale, rust and other deposits formed on the walls of the cooling channels, which led to a decrease in the efficiency of the cooling system, then its properties can be restored by flushing the system.

I finally decided to change the fluid in the power steering! They lifted it onto the lift, before unscrewing the cover of the power steering barrel and removing the protection. Then they pressed the clamp off the hose and pulled off the return hose. The slurry began to flow, turning black, just some kind of f*ck! Worse than working on the engine! We waited until the hose stopped flowing, and then turned the steering wheel in different directions until it stopped, about 5 times in each direction. A fair amount of oil still leaked out, if you can call it that. We put the hose in place, installed the clamp and protection. We lowered the car, filled the oil tank full, almost to the neck. Now I started the car and immediately turned it off, the level went down. I added oil again, started it and immediately turned it off, the oil was gone again. I topped it up again and started the car, waited 30 seconds and started turning the steering wheel in different directions until it stopped. After everything, I added oil to the level and that’s it. I changed it, but it immediately turned black, I had to wash it, but I only bought a liter of oil. By the way, I bought the original ATF M-V oil. ATF M-III is filled in from the factory. M-III is a mineral water, and ATF M-V is semi-synthetic, it can be filled in after the mineral water, but vice versa is no longer possible.

Right now I’m riding around a little, let me wash it and change it again. If anyone is going to change, take a couple of liters at once. The whole system took about 800 grams in total.

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What kind of oil should be in the power steering

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What kind of oil should be in the power steering

Power steering system type:Fluid Type ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. DexronII) CapacityCapacity* (Approximate quantity) (L (US qt, Imp qt)) 1.20 (1.27, 1.06) (Z6) 0.80 (0.84, 0.70) (LF ) Source MAZDA service matrials If you don’t understand, don’t speak, If you don’t appreciate, don’t take, If you don’t answer, don’t promise,

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and how often should it be changed? and how do you know when it’s time to change it????

Just check and top up. Replacement in case of repair of the steering rack or power steering pump. For those who ask but are too lazy to find the answer themselves

Maintenance schedule

8-4 to 8-6

http://www.mazda-usi...3_to14.file.pdf

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Mobil ATF 220 or 320 is suitable, as well as any oil for automatic machines that the Mazda factory recommends, it is written in the mat part; it needs to be changed when it changes color from red to dark; if it is black with impurities, then it needs to be changed with flushing the system to replace 1 liter, for replacement with flushing, 2-4 liters depending on the condition.. About topping up, in principle the engine does not consume oil, it just circulates there, if with each check the level decreases, it means it is simply leaking somewhere.. If you do not change the oil in the engine, it will not If the car is under warranty, and if it is also under warranty, it is possible to eventually buy yourself a brand new Egur; this applies to the 2-liter 1.6 engine; there are no such problems!

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I changed it 2 weeks ago to Mobil ATF220 (Dextron II), it became a little easier to turn the steering wheel. On the Audi, the gur oil hardly changed color, but it smelled burnt or burnt; after replacing it, I did not notice any improvements. Age 7 years, mileage 72,000, changed because of the smell. I took the original. I bought a large syringe from the tank in a Russian store and pumped it out. I filled it with fresh water, turned the steering wheel, sucked out (the oil))) filled it in, turned it. A liter jar was enough so that the oil in the tank was the same color as in the bottle. By the way, there are still 200 milliliters left in the bottle.

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What kind of oil should be in the power steering

So your power steering reservoir is empty?

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Oil in automatic transmission and power steering. Need some advice. - Logbook Mazda 3 Chariot of the Gods 2005 on DRIVE2

The oil in the automatic transmission is slightly below half and is not fresh. It needs to be changed. Several questions have arisen regarding the oil: 1) The manufacturer specified M III, but for some reason there is an approval mark M V on the dipstick. I checked with the dealer and they say to pour M III.

I decided on m III even despite the improved characteristics of M V. The right choice?

2) Question about ordering the oil itself, let’s say exist.

Here I was confused by the cost of a liter container, it is cheaper than a 4-liter container, which in principle is very strange and the difference is in the liter containers themselves. What is the probability of not running into a fake and where is the best place to order? 3) Mileage over 200,000. Do I need to change the filter? (if I change it, I’ll definitely take the original). And a related question: what is the number of liters with and without a filter? 4) Does the M III also go into the power steering? and how much for replacement? 5) Replacement option (if M V), but there is a pitfall from mineral water to synthetics. It’s no secret that oil for Mazda is made by idemitsu, so I came across analyzes of Idemitsu ATF Type-M and Mazda ATF M-V. The tests are 1 in 1, but the difference is in the nature of the oil itself. Anyone have any thoughts or experiences?

I would like to receive competent answers. Thank you.

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Changing power steering oil - Mazda 3 2011 logbook on DRIVE2

The instruction book says that the power steering fluid is not replaced, but only checked. Just check at every maintenance...

But like any other liquid, it loses its properties over time. The liquid that was drained was black, burnt... in a word, it had outlived its usefulness. The replacement was prompted by the remaining oil after changing the automatic transmission. The volume of oil in the power steering is small and does not exceed 800 ml. So the remaining 1.5 liters were enough.

I knew from the beginning what to put into the power steering.

An analogue of the original oil, or rather original oil in a different package

The replacement technology is simple. The car is raised on a lift, the old one is drained (don’t expect a lot of volume), don’t forget to turn the steering wheel, and the new one is filled to the maximum. We turn the steering wheel and it drains. And we repeat everything until the oil flows clean.

I didn’t notice a huge difference, but when turning the steering wheel there was less noise... or self-hypnosis. And for the first kilometers of the journey it seemed that the steering wheel became tighter and responded more clearly to commands.

Price: 500₽ Mileage: 68,400 km

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