Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it is low, recharge the battery.
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grea ...
Battery Recharging
NOTE
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
To disconnect the battery, remove the negative cable first. Install it
last when ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Transaxle range (tr) switch removal/installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner component. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Caution
Water or foreign objects entering the connector can cause a poor
connection or corrosion. Be sure not to drop water or foreign objects on the
connector w ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Master cylinder disassembly/assembly
Caution
If the master cylinder body is damaged, replace the unit as a
component. When securing the master cylinder in a vise, tighten only the
flange of the master cylinder.
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
2. Assemble in the reverse order of disassembly.
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