Break-In Period
No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 1,000 km (600 miles) may add to the performance, economy, and life of your Mazda.
- Do not race the engine.
- Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time.
- Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time.
- Avoid unnecessary hard stops.
- Avoid full-throttle starts.
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Under the Hood
Tribute buyers get the choice of two engines, a 153-horsepower, 2.3-liter
four-cylinder or a 200-hp, 3.0-liter V-6. The base Tribute comes with a choice
of five-speed manual or four-speed automati ...
Interior
The previous Mazda3's cabin was starting to show its age, but the new
Mazda3's interior features significant revisions that result in a contemporary
cabin. The gauges have red illumination, and th ...
Interior
The Tribute has seating for five, and there's about 99 cubic feet of
passenger space, which is less than the RAV4 and CR-V but more than the Vue. The
Tribute has a 60/40-split folding rear seat. W ...