engine oil MAZDA MODEL 626 2002 User Guide

8-10
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Recommended Oil
Oil container labels provide important
information.
The quality designation SG, SH, SJ, SL,
or ILSAC must be on the label.
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weather
operation (starting and oil flow).
Low-viscosity engine oils can provide
improved fuel economy and cold-weather
performance.
But high-temperature weather conditions
require higher-viscosity engine oils for
satisfactory lubrication. When choosing an oil, consider the
temperature range your vehicle will
operate in before the next oil change.
Then select the recommended viscosity
from this chart.
Energy conserving oils are recommended.
A chief contribution they make to fuel
economy is reducing the amount of fuel
necessary to overcome engine friction.
Engine Oil
SAEFORGASOLINEENGINES10W-30
(ILSAC)
–30 –20 –100 1020304050
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
5W-30
10W-30
Using oils of viscosity besides those
recommended for specific temperature
ranges could result in engine damage.
CAUTION
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level
surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level. 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. 6. Make sure the O-ring is positioned
properly before reinserting the
dipstick.
The distance between L and F on the
dipstick represents the following:





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.
Full
Low OK
2.0-liter engine
2.5-liter engine
Full
LowOK
Don
’t add engine oil over F. This may
cause engine damage.
L (US qt, Imp qt) 1.0 (1.06, 0.88)
Handling Used Engine Oil:Continuous contact with used engine
oil is dangerous. It could cause skin
cancer. Always wash with soap and
water immediately after changing oil
and filter.
CAUTION
WARNING
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Owner Maintenance
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Changing engine oil
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container. 3. Replace the plug tightly after the oil
has thoroughly drained.
4. Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick.
5. Securely replace the oil-filler cap.
6. Start the engine and inspect around the drain plug for leaks.
7. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
Check the oil level and fill to the F mark if
necessary.
Oil capacity (General reference only,
refer to Specifications section for
capacities.)
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.
Checking or Changing Engine Oil:Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don ’t check or
change the engine oil when the
engine is hot.
WARNING
2.0-liter engine
Loosen Tighten
Oil-filler cap
Drain plug
Oil-filler cap
Loosen Tighten
Drain plug
2.5-liter engine
NOTE
•
The indicated engine oil capacities
are for general reference purposes
only. When adding or changing oil,
verify the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick.
• Use only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the HIGH
and LOW marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool. 3. Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between HIGH and LOW. Add fluid if necessary.
Don ’t overfill.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don’ t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
High
Low OK
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released. A viscous paper air filter fits inside the air
cleaner housing, as shown. It
’s been
specially treated and should not be
cleaned and reused. Replace it when
necessary.





Replacing the Air Filter
1. Unfasten the clamps.
Body LubricationAir Filter
Don ’t drive without an air filter. This
could result in excessive engine wear.
NOTE
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty
or sandy areas, replace the filter more
often than recommended intervals.
CAUTION
Clamp
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Yo u r M a z d a’s headlights have replaceable
halogen bulbs.




Replacing a Headlight Bulb
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in the
rear of the headlight body.
3. 2.5-liter engine Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
4. Detach the electrical connector from the bulb by squeezing the tabs and
pulling it to the rear.
Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken, it
will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying glass.
If the glass portion is touched with
bare hands, body oil could cause the
bulb to overheat and explode when lit.
Never touch the glass portion of the
bulb with your bare hands and always
wear eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
Children and Halogen Bulbs:
Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could be
caused by dropping a halogen bulb or
breaking it some other way.
Always keep halogen bulbs out of the
reach of children.
WARNING
Do not touch the glass surface
Bolts
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Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
Specifications





Engine






Electrical System
*1Manual transaxle*2Automatic transaxle






Lubricant Quality
*Refer to the recommended SAE viscosity numbers on 8-10.
Specifications
Model
Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
Type DOHC-16V in-line, 4-cyl DOHC-24V V6 6-cyl
Bore ×Stroke 83.0 × 92.0mm (3.27 × 3.62 in) 84.5 × 74.2mm (3.33 × 2.92 in)
Displacement 1,991 ml (1,991 cc , 121.5 cu in) 2,496 ml (2,496 cc , 152.3 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.19.5
Model
Item 2.0 liter engine
2.5-liter engine
Battery Maintenance-free 12V-48AH/5HR
Alternator 12V-80A12V-90A
Starter 12V-1.0 kW
12V-1.7 kW
*1, 12V-1.6 kW *2
Spark-plug
numberNGK BKR5E-11, BKR6E-11
—
DENSO K16PR-U11, K20PR-U11 PKJ16CR8, PKJ20CR8
Spark-plug gap 1.0 —1.1 mm (0.040 —0.043 in) 0.7 —0.8 mm (0.028 —0.031 in)
Lubricant Classification
Engine oil
*
API Service ILSAC
SG (Energy Conserving II) —
SH (Energy Conserving II) GF-I
SJ GF-II
SL GF-III
Manual transaxle oil Any temperature
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
(SAE 75W-90)
Above 50
°F (10 °C)
API Service GL-4 or GL-5
(SAE 80W-90)
Automatic transaxle fluid 2.0-liter engine ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Mercon
®)
2.5-liter engine ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron ® III)
Power steering fluid ATF M-III or equivalent (e.g. Dexron® II)
Brake/clutch fluid SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3
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Specifications
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G





Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
*The indicated engine oil capacities are for general reference purposes only. When adding
or changing oil, verify the engine oil level with the oil dipstick.






Dimensions
Unit: mm (in)






We i g h t s
Unit: kg (lb)
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR: Gross Axle Weight Rating
Unit
Item L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil
*
2.0-liter engine with oil filter
replacement
3.5 3.7 3.1
without oil filter
replacement 3.3 3.5 2.9
2.5-liter engine with oil filter
replacement
4.0 4.2 3.5
without oil filter
replacement 3.7 3.9 3.3
Coolant 7.5 7.9 6.6
Transaxle oil Manual transaxle 2.7 2.9 2.4
Automatic
transaxle
2.0-liter engine 8.86 9.37 7.80
2.5-liter engine 8.0 8.5 7.0
Fuel tank L US gal Imp gal
64.0 16.9 14.1
Overall length 4,760 (187.4)
Overall width 1,760 (69.3)
Overall height 1,400 (55.1)
Front tread 1,500 (59.1)
Rear tread 1,490 (58.7)
Wheelbase 2,670 (105.1) Model
Item 2.0-liter engine 2.5-liter engine
GVWR 1,771 (3,904) 1,827 (4,028)
GAWR Front 959 (2,114) 1,004 (2,214)
Rear 812 (1,790) 823 (1,814)
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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
D
Driving Tips ....................................... 4-7
Automatic transaxle
.................. 5-12
Break-in period
........................... 4-7
Driving in flooded area
............. 4-10
Hazardous driving
....................... 4-8
Money-saving suggestions
.......... 4-7
Rocking the vehicle
.................... 4-8
Trailer towing
........................... 4-11
Winter driving
............................. 4-9
E
Emergency Starting .......................... 7-12
Flooded engine
.......................... 7-12
Jump-starting
............................ 7-12
Push-starting
............................. 7-14
Emergency Towing
.......................... 7-15
Emission Control System
................... 4-4
Engine Coolant
...................................... 8-13
Exhaust gas
................................. 4-5
Hood release
............................... 3-9
Oil
............................................. 8-10
Overheating
............................... 7-10
Starting
........................................ 5-3
Engine Compartment Overview
........ 8-9
Engine Coolant Overheating
............................... 7-10
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
............................................... 5-21
Exhaust Gas
....................................... 4-5
Exterior Care
.................................... 8-42
Eyeglass Holder
............................... 6-41
F
Flasher Hazard warning
.........................5-36
Headlights
.................................5-32
Flat Tire
..............................................7-3
Changing
.....................................7-5
Spare tire and tool storage
...........7-3
Fluids Classification
.............................10-4
Owner maintenance
.....................8-7
Foot Brake
..........................................5-4
Front seats
..........................................2-2
Fuel Filler lid and cap
.......................3-14
Gauge
........................................5-22
Requirements
..............................4-2
Tank capacity
............................10-5
Fuses
.................................................8-35
Panel description
.......................8-37
Replacement
..............................8-35
G
Gauges ..............................................5-19
Glove Box
........................................6-42
H
Hazard Warning Flasher ...................5-36
Hazardous Driving
.............................4-8
Headlights Control
......................................5-32
Flashing
.....................................5-32
High-low beam
..........................5-32
On reminder
..............................5-32
Hood Release
......................................3-9
Horn
..................................................5-36
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Index
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T
Trunk Release Handle ...................... 3-12
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
....... 5-33
V
Vanity Mirrors ................................. 6-44
Vehicle Information Labels
............. 10-2
W
Warning Lights ................................ 5-23
ABS
.......................................... 5-28
Air bag system
.......................... 5-28
Brake system
............................ 5-25
Charging system
....................... 5-26
Check engine
............................ 5-27
Door-ajar
................................... 5-28
Engine oil pressure
................... 5-26
Immobilizer system
.................. 5-29
Low fuel
.................................... 5-27
Low washer fluid level
............. 5-27
Seat belt
.................................... 5-25
TCS
........................................... 5-27
Warranty
............................................ 9-8
Washer Fluid
.................................... 8-20
Weights
............................................ 10-5
Wheel Replacement
......................... 8-28
Windows Power windows
.......................... 3-7
Windshield Washer
.......................... 5-35
Windshield Wipers
.......................... 5-34
Blades replacement
................... 8-22
Winter Driving
................................... 4-9
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