service MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
R : Replace
Maintenance
8-7
Schedule 2
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Engine valve clearance
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Engine oil
Except Puerto Rico
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R
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Engine o
il
Puerto Rico
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filter
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Drive belts (tension)
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Engine timing belt
*2Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Hoses and tubes for emission
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Air filter
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*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2 If the vehicle is operated in cold districts {below –18° C (0°F)}, replace the timing belt at 96,000 km (60,000 miles).

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance8-8Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
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Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
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Fuel lines and hoses
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Cooling system
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Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant level
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Function of all lights
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Brake lines, hoses and connections
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*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-11
083-1AE
Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
 When refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8-25) •
Engine coolant level
(page 8-21)
• Engine oil level
(page 8-17)
• Washer fluid level
(page 8-33)
 At least monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
(page 8-41)
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At least twice a year
(for example, every spring and
fall)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-29)
• Power steering fluid level
(page 8-27)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
• Air filter
(page 8-34)

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Maintenance8-12•Engine coolant
(page 8-22)
• Engine oil and oil filter
(page 8-18)

083-2A2E
 Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may
result in problems. This section gives
instructions only for items easy to
perform.
WARNING
!
Maintenance Procedures:Performing maintenance work on
a vehicle can be dangerous. You
can be seriously injured while
performing some maintenance
procedure. If you lack sufficient
knowledge and experience or the
proper tools and equipment to do
the work, have it done by a
qualified technician.As explained in the Introduction (page
8-2), several procedure can be done
only by a qualified service technician
with special tools.

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Maintenance8-185. Pull it out again and examine thelevel. It’ s OK between L and F.
But if it’ s near at or below L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t add engine oil over F.
This may cause engine damage.NOTEThe distance between L and F on
the dipstick represents 1.0 L (1.06
US qt, 0.88 Imp qt).

083-7CE
Changing engine oil and filter
Change engine oil and filter according
to Scheduled Maintenance (page
8-3).
Please act responsibly—protect the
environment and take used oil to a
recycling facility. Ask your dealer or a
service station for information.
WARNING
!
Handling Used Engine Oil:Continuous contact with used
engine oil could be dangerous. It
could cause skin cancer. Always
wash with soap and water
immediately after changing oil
and filter.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-22

083-10AE
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Radiator coolant will damage
paint. Rinse it off quickly.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant.


083-11DE
Changing coolant
Change coolant according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
!
• Use only soft (demineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Water that contains minerals
will cut down on the coolant’ s
effectiveness.
• Don’ t add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
CAUTION
!
• The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant
to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. DO NOT
MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
• Don’ t use a solution that
contains more than 60 percent
antifreeze.
This would reduce
effectiveness.

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Maintenance
8-25
9. After the engine has cooled,remove the cooling system cap and
inspect the coolant level. If it’ s low,
repeat steps 5 to 8.
Because this procedure requires
technical expertise, we recommend
that it be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant


083-13A2EJ94A7013
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from
the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. If it’
s low, add fluid until it
reaches MAX. It should be kept at
MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean
the area around the cap.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-39
WARNING
!
Battery-Related Explosion:Flames and sparks near open
battery cells are dangerous.
Hydrogen gas, produced during
normal battery operation, could
ignite and cause the battery to
explode. An exploding battery can
cause serious burns and injuries.
Keep all flames, including
cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells.
WARNING
!
Children and Batteries:Allowing children to play near
batteries is dangerous. Battery
fluid could cause serious injuries
if it gets in the eyes or on the skin.
Always keep batteries out of the
reach of children.
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J94A7026
(J18T7029)
To get the best service from a battery:
•Keep it securely mounted.
• Keep the top clean and dry.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Customer InformationWho to consult about a problem; what to do if your vehicle has a safety defect; what warranties p\
rotect your
vehicle; driving outside the United States and Canada; adding equipment;\
tire quality grades: This is the kind of
consumer information you’ll find in Section 9.Customer Assistance 9- 2
Mazda Importer/Distributors 9- 7 Warranties for Your Mazda 9- 9
Outside the United States and Canada 9-10
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts and Accessories 9-10
Uniform Tire Quality Grading System (UTQGS) 9-12 Reporting Safety Defects 9-14Service Publications 9-16
9
9-1
085-1A1E

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Customer Information9-2

086-1A8E
Customer Assistance (Except Puerto Rico)Your complete and permanent satisfaction is our business. We are here to serve you. All Authorized Mazda Dealers have
the knowledge and the tools to keep your Mazda vehicle in top condition.\
If you have any questions or recommendations for improvement regarding t\
he service of your Mazda vehicle or servicing
by Mazda Dealer personnel, we recommend that you take the following step\
s:Discuss the matter with an Authorized Mazda Dealer. This is the quickest and best way to address the issue. If your
concern has not been resolved by the CUSTOMER RELATIONS, SALES, SERVICE, or PARTS MANAGER, then
please contact the GENERAL MANAGER of the dealership or the OWNER.STEP 1: Contact Your Mazda Dealer