octane MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Protecting Your Mazda4-2
031-1C2E
Fuel Requirements(2.0-liter engine)
Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will
reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with
regular unleaded fuel having an octane
rating (antiknock index) of at least 87
[(R+M)/2 method].
Fuel with a lower rating could cause
the emission control system to lose
effectiveness. It could also cause
engine knocking and serious engine
damage. (2.5-liter engine)
Vehicles equipped with catalytic
converters must use ONLY
UNLEADED FUEL, which will
reduce exhaust emissions and keep
spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with
premium unleaded fuel having an
octane rating (antiknock index) of at
least 91 [(R+M)/2 method].
You may use a regular unleaded
gasoline with a rating from 87 to 90;
this will slightly reduce performance.
Also, fuel with a rating lower than 87
octane could cause the emission
control system to lose effectiveness. It
could also cause engine knocking and
serious engine damage.
U.S. federal law requires that octane
ratings be posted on gasoline station
pumps.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Customer Information9-10


089-1A2E
Outside the United States and
CanadaGovernment regulations in the United
States require that automobiles meet
specific emission regulations and
safety standards. Therefore, vehicles
built for use in the United States, its
territories, and Canada may differ
from those sold in other countries.
The differences may make it difficult
or even impossible for your vehicle to
receive satisfactory servicing in other
countries. We strongly recommend
that you NOT take your Mazda
outside these areas. Example of problems encountered
outside the United States and Canada:
•
Recommended fuel may be
unavailable. Any kind of leaded
fuel or low-octane fuel will affect
vehicle performance and damage
the emission controls and engine.
• Proper repair facilities, tools,
testing equipment, and replacement
parts may not be available.
The manufacturer ’s warranty applies
only to Mazda vehicles registered and
normally operated in the United States,
its territories, and Canada.
090-3AE
Add-On Non-Genuine Parts
and AccessoriesNon-genuine parts and accessories for
Mazda vehicles can be found in stores.
These may fit your vehicle, but they
are not approved by the manufacturer
for use with Mazda vehicles. When
you install non-genuine parts or
accessories, they could affect your
vehicle’ s performance or safety
system; the manufacturer ’s warranty
doesn’ t cover this. Before you install
any non-genuine parts or accessories,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.