oil MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 User Guide

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Appearance Care7-12
079-1A1E
Interior Care
Dashboard Precautions
Prevent caustic solutions such as
perfume and cosmetic oils from
contacting the dashboard. They’ll
damage and discolor it. If these
solutions get on the dashboard, wipe
them off immediately.
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Cleaning the Upholstery and
Interior Trim
 Vinyl
Remove dust and loose dirt from vinyl
with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean vinyl with a
leather-and-vinyl cleaner.
 Leather
Real leather isn’ t uniform and may
have scars, scratches, and wrinkles.
Clean it with a leather cleaner or mild
soap.
Wipe it with a damp soft cloth; then
dry and buff it with a dry soft cloth.
Fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt from
fabric with a whisk broom or vacuum
cleaner. Clean it with a mild soap
solution good for upholstery and
carpets. Remove fresh spots
immediately with a fabric spot cleaner.
To keep the fabric looking clean and
fresh, take care of it. Otherwise its
color will be affected, it can be stained
easily, and its fire-resistance may be
reduced.

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Appearance Care
7-13
CAUTION
!
Use only recommended cleaners
and procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
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Cleaning the Lap/Shoulder Belt
Webbing
Clean the webbing with a mild soap
solution recommended for upholstery
or carpets. Follow instructions. Don’ t
bleach or dye the webbing; this may
weaken it.
WARNING
!
Damaged Seat Belt:Using damaged seat belts is
dangerous. In a collision,
damaged belts cannot provide
adequate protection. Have your
Authorized Mazda Dealer replace
damaged belts immediately.
079-4AE

Cleaning the Window Interiors
If the windows become covered with
an oily, greasy, or waxy film, clean
them with glass cleaner. Follow the
directions on the container.
CAUTION
!
Don’ t scrape or scratch the inside
of the rear window. You may
damage the rear window defroster
grid.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
MaintenanceBecause your Mazda is a large piece of intricate machinery, it needs regular care in the form of maintenance
and servicing. Many owners prefer to do much of this work themselves.
So Section 8 has been prepared as a guide for the operator who wants to self-service such minor jobs\
as
changing the engine oil, replacing bulbs and wiper blades, charging the battery, and rotating the tires. All
maintenance schedules are included, along with instructions on how to make regular inspections of such things
as fluid levels.Introduction 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance 8- 3 Owner Maintenance 8-11
8
8-1
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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
R : Replace
Maintenance8-4NOTEAfter the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at t\
he recommended intervals.Schedule 1
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Engine valve clearance
I
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belts (tension)
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I
Engine timing belt
Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance
8-5
Schedule 1 (Cont’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Hoses and tubes for emission
I*
1
Air filter
R
R
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
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I
Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*1
Cooling system
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I
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
Brake lines, hoses and connections
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I
*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.

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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
I
Engine oil
Except Puerto Rico
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine o
il
Puerto Rico
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belts (tension)
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I
Engine timing belt
*2Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Hoses and tubes for emission
I* 1
Air filter
I*1
R
I*1
R
*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
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
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Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*
1
Cooling system
I
I
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
I
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I
I
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Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
*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.

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Maintenance
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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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Maintenance8-14
083-4AE
 Engine Compartment Overview
Cooling system cap
2.0-liter engine
Engine oil dipstick Air filter
Automatic transaxle fluid-level dipstick
(only for automatic transaxle)
Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir
Fuse block
Battery
Coolant reservoir
Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
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