Mazda 3 Owners Manual: Aluminum Wheel Maintenance
A protective coating is provided over the aluminum wheels. Special care is needed to protect this coating.
| CAUTION
Do not use any detergent other than
mild detergent. Before using any
detergent, verify the ingredients. Otherwise, the product could discolor or stain the aluminum wheels. |
NOTE
- Do not use a wire brush or any abrasive cleaner, polishing compound, or solvent on aluminum wheels. They may damage the coating.
- Always use a sponge or soft cloth to clean the wheels.
- Rinse the wheels thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Also, be sure to clean the wheels after driving on dusty or salted roads to help prevent corrosion.
- Avoid washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash that uses highspeed or hard brushes.
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and
snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If
not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
Plastic Part Maintenance
When cleaning the plastic lenses of the
lights, do not use gasoline, kerosene,
rectified spirit, paint, thinner, highly
acidic detergents, or strongly alkaline
detergents. Otherwise, these ...
Other materials:
Clutch Disc Inspection [C66 M R]
Operation Inspection
1. Inspect the lining surface for discoloration and grease adhesion.
2. Inspect the torsion spring for weakness and the rivet for looseness.
3. Using a vernier caliper, measure the depth between the lining surface and
the rivet head.
Minimum clutch disc thickness ...
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Inspection [FS5 A EL]
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
when disconnecting it.
On-Vehicle Inspection
1. Perform the following procedures.
a. Remove the battery cover..
b. ...
Input/Turbine Speed Sensor Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
CAUTION:
Always use a new bolt. If the removed input/turbine speed sensor installation
bolt is reused, it may cause oil leakage.
A sealant coating is applied to the input/turbine speed sensor installation
bolt to prevent oil leakage from the installation bolt hole which passes ...
