Mechanical System Test Preparation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda 626. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Apply parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the wheels.
- Inspect the engine coolant.
- Inspect the engine oil.
- Inspect the ATF level. See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID (ATF) INSPECTION .
- Inspect the idle speed and ignition timing in P position.