TSB: 01-038/06

MULTI MODEL - RECONDITIONED ANTI-FREEZE

NOTE: This bulletin replaces E-002/96. Please update your records accordingly.

BULLETIN NOTE

This bulletin supersedes the previous bulletin E-002/96 issued on June 27, 1996. The APPLICABLE MODELS have been revised.

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

1995-2007 B-Series

1997-2003 Protege

1997-2005 Miata

1997-2002 626

1997-2002 Millenia

1997-2006 MPV

2001-2006 Tribute

2003-2007 Mazda6

2004-2007 Mazda3

2004-2007 RX-8

2006-2007 Mazda5

2006-2007 MX-5

2007 CX-7

Description

Mazda does not recommend the use of reconditioned anti-freeze. Mazda recommends ethylene glycol base coolants for all Mazda aluminum engines.

Although reconditioned anti-freeze is available, this product may contain silicon particles which may be abrasive to the water pump seal. Additionally, reconditioned anti-freeze may contain chemicals (alcohol or methanol) that erode metal parts.

Service Managers should inform customers that Mazda does not recommend reconditioned antifreeze and that problems (mechanical and otherwise) related to the use of reconditioned anti-freeze are not warrantable.

CAUTION: Anti-freeze is considered a hazardous and toxic substance. Handling and disposing must be done in accordance with local, state and federal laws.


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