oil filter MAZDA MODEL 626 2001 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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)
I
I
Engine timing belt
Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 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
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
I
I
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
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.

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
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)
I
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
I
I
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
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Function of all lights
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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.

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)
083-46A1E
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)

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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
J94A7001A

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-15
Engine oil-filler cap
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
J94A7002A2.5-liter engine
Power steering fluid reservoir
Cooling system cap

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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
Maintenance8-20
083-47B1E
3. Replace the plug tightly after theoil 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.

 083-48BE
Check the oil level and fill to the F
mark if necessary.
Oil capacity
(General reference only)
2.0-liter engine:
3.3 L (3.5 US qt, 2.9 Imp qt)
2.5-liter engine: 3.7 L (3.9 US qt, 3.3 Imp qt)
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 8-16).Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized
Mazda Dealer should do the work.