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Thermostat Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Visually inspect that the thermostat valve is closed.
- Place the thermostat and a thermometer in water.
WARNING:
- During inspection, the thermostat and water are extremely hot and they can badly burn. Do not touch the thermostat and water directly.
- Heat the water and inspect the following.
- If not as specified, replace the thermostat.
CONDITION ENGINE
| Condition |
Engine |
| L3 |
AJ |
Initial-opening temperature
(°C {°F}) |
80-84
{176-183} |
84-88
{184-190} |
Full-open temperature
(°C {°F}) |
97 {206} |
99 {210} |
| Full-open lift (mm {in}) |
More than
8.0 {0.31} |
More than
7.3 {0.29} |
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.