Mazda 2005 Automobile User Manual


 
Key Feature:
New I-4 and Refined V6 Engines
3.0-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 24-valve, 200-hp, V6 engine (Tribute
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Provides strong torque at low and midrange speeds for exceptional driving performance
•Features fixed-length tumble-port intake runners that maximize air intake volume for increased
low-speed torque, reduced emissions, and high fuel economy
Incorporates a new powertrain control module that is more than five times faster than previous microprocessors for more
confident and refined engine performance
Employs platinum-tipped spark plugs that resist heat to provide longer service life than conventional spark-plug designs
Utilizes a self-lubricating, self-adjusting metal timing chain that helps save the maintenance cost of a rubber timing belt
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2.3-liter, dual-overhead-cam, 16-valve, 153-hp, I-4 engine (Tribute
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•Features an innovative design that delivers superior horsepower and torque in the rpm
ranges that drivers typically use
Incorporates intake manifold runner control to produce higher engine torque from lower
engine speeds for more spirited and sporty performance
Employs platinum-tipped spark plugs that resist heat to provide longer service life than
conventional spark-plug designs
Includes two weighted balance shafts that reduce engine noise and vibration produced
by the crankshaft
Utilizes a self-lubricating, self-adjusting metal timing chain that helps save the
maintenance cost of a rubber timing belt