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Thermostat initial opening temperature (NB1)
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183–190 °F (83.5–88.0 °C)83.5–88.0°C {183–190°F}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Factory single-valve thermostat specification; this source does not use the NA8 main/sub-valve values. Inspect for opening at room temperature and for opening temperature and lift; replace as necessary. Repeated in technical data 01–50–2 (PDF313).
Applies to
- NB 1999–2000 (BP-4W) — Other years inferred from 1999 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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Page 01–12–5 (PDF p. 224) · Printed value & notes
Page 01–12–5 (PDF p. 224)Printed: “Initial-opening temperature °C {°F} 83.5—88.0 {183—190}”
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