checking oil MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
J94A7007 (J18T7009)
Loosen
Drain plug Oil-filler cap
Tighten
2.5-liter engine
Maintenance
8-19
J94A7006
(J18T7008)
Loosen
2.0-liter engine
Oil-filler capTighten
Drain plug
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.
WARNING
!
Checking or Changing EngineOil:Hot engine oil could be
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-3
PagePage Page
CCapacities10-5
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Cassette Tape Player 5-83
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Catalytic Converter
(see Emission Control System)
Center Console Box 5-58
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Center Pocket 5-58
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Chains 4-13
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Changing a Flat Tire 6-21
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Changing Coolant 8-23
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Changing the Oil 8-18
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Charging System Warning Light 5-37 . . . .
Check Engine Light 5-39
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Checking
Automatic transaxle fluid level 8-29 . . . .
Brake/clutch fluid level 8-25
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Coolant level 8-21
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Engine oil level 8-17
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Power steering fluid level 8-27 . . . . . . . .
Washer fluid level 8-33
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Child Restraint
2-26
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Child restraint precautions 2-26 . . . . . . .
Child-restraint systems 2-28
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Installing child-restraint systems 2-29 . .
Child Safety Lock for Rear Door 3-8 . . . . .
Cleaning Dashboard 7-12
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Lap/shoulder belt webbing 7-13 . . . . . . .
Upholstery and interior trim 7-12 . . . . . .
Window interiors 7-13
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Climate Control System 5-60
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Clock 5-51
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Compact Disc Changer 5-83
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Compact Disc Player 5-82, 5-83
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Coolant, Engine
Adding 8-21
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Changing 8-22
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Inspecting 8-21
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Courtesy Lights 3-41
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Cruise Control 5-24
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Cup Holders 5-56
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Customer Assistance
9-2, 9-5
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Customer Information 9-1
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DDashboard Illumination 5-35
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Dashboard Overview 1-3
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Dashboard Precautions 7-12
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Day/Night Mirror 3-35
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Defroster Outside mirrors 3-34
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Rear window 5-49
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Door Locks 3-4
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Inside door lock 3-6
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Outside door lock 3-4
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Door-Ajar Warning Light 5-40
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Doors 1-4
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Driving Hazardous driving 4-10
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In flooded areas 4-14
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Rocking the vehicle 4-11
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