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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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In my 1987 turbo FC there is a container, the same color as the windsheild wiper fluid container. it is located on the passengers side in the back corner in the very back corner. there is also a liquid in itm but its running low. what is this container?
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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cold start fluid reservoir. Used to inject antifreeze in the intake during starting during extremely cold temps. Should be filled with 90% antifreeze and 10% water. I was told by a member on here that there was a service bulletin by Mazda to dissable it. Most people remove the empty bottle.
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Yes, there is a TSM by Mazda for the removal of that system.

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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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can you just remove the bottle and plug off the line? or do you have to take out the entire system??
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Old Sep 11, 2003 | 08:55 PM
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prolly have to take off the system, if you plugged it it would prolly get too much pressure, and screw sumthin up
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