Mechanical System Test Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
- Inspect the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS .) (See ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION .)
- Inspect the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION .)
- Inspect the ATF levels. (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) LEVEL INSPECTION .)
- Inspect the ignition timing. (See IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION .)
- Inspect the idle speed. (See IDLE SPEED INSPECTION .)