Mazda 2008 B2300 Truck - Manual (Page 263)

Item
Application
Mazda
part
name
or
equivalent
Capacity
Fuel
tank
Regular
cab
(Short
wheel
base)
—
17
gallons
(64.4L)
Cab
Plus
4
—
19.5
gallons
(73.8L)
1
Brake
fluid
will
drop
slowly
as
the
brakes
wear
and
will
rise
when
brake
components
are
replaced.
Fluid
levels
below
the
MAX
line
that
do
not
trigger
the
brake
warning
light
are
within
the
normal
operating
range,
there
is
no
need
to
add
fluid.
If
the
levels
are
outside
the
normal
operating
range,
the
performance
of
your
brake
system
could
be
compromised,
seek
service
from
your
authorized
dealer
immediately
.
2
Add
the
coolant
type
originally
equipped
in
your
vehicle.
Do
not
mix
different
colors
or
types
of
coolant.
Do
not
use
Mazda
Extended
Life
Engine
Coolant
(orange
in
color).
Refer
to
Adding
engine
coolant,
in
this
chapter
.
3
Service
refill
capacity
is
determined
by
filling
the
transmission
to
the
bottom
of
the
filler
hole
with
the
vehicle
on
a
level
surface.
4
Automatic
transmissions
that
require
MERCON
௡
V
should
only
use
MERCON
௡
V
fluid
or
fluid
that
is
specified
dual
usage
MERCON
௡
/MERCON
௡
V
.
Refer
to
scheduled
maintenance
to
determine
the
correct
service
interval.
Use
of
any
fluid
other
than
the
recommended
fluid
may
cause
transmission
damage.
5
Indicates
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.
6
T
raction-Lok
axles
use
4.75–5.0
pints
(2.2–2.4L)
of
rear
axle
lubricant.
Add
4
oz.
(118
ml)
of
Additive
Friction
Modifier
meeting
Mazda
specifications
for
complete
refill
of
T
raction-Lok
axles.
Service
refill
capacities
are
determined
by
filling
the
rear
axle
1/4
inch
to
9/16
inch
(6
mm
to
14
mm)
below
the
bottom
of
the
filler
hole.
If
submerged
in
water
,
the
rear
axle
lubricant
should
be
changed.
2008 B-Series (mbs)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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