REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mazda 3 (2003 release)

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Mazda
	3
		Operation and maintenance of car
		Engine
			General description new engines models L8, LF, L3
			The mechanical part of engines
			Appendix 1
				Lubrication system
				Cooling system
					Checking the engine coolant
					Replacing engine coolant
					Check radiator cap
					Removing and installing radiator
					Check the radiator
					Removing and installing thermostat
					Check thermostat
					Removal, check and installation of the water pump
				Fuel system
				The exhaust system
			Annex 2
			Appendix 3
			Engine Z6 - mechanical part
			Lubrication system
			Cooling system
			Intake system
			Fuel system
			Exhaust and Emission
			Ignition system
			Control system
			Tables
		Transmission
		Chassis
		Steering Gear
		Brakes
		Onboard electric
		Body

Check radiator cap

Check the coolant level.

Remove the radiator cap.

Clean the seating surface radiator cap and the upper radiator hose.

Fig. 2.212. Connecting compressometer

For leak testing radiator cap compressometer to connect the fuel filler expansion tank (Fig. 2.212).

NOTE

When connected to the radiator cap Compression apply water or coolant in the engine cover seal.

Create radiator specified pressure.

Pressure: 127 kPa.

Make sure that the pressure does not drop. Otherwise, check for coolant leakage.

- If coolant leaks - at the top of the nozzle of the hose, replace the upper hose and hose clamp.

- If a leak of coolant - the main part of the radiator, replace the radiator.