power steering MAZDA MODEL 626 2002 User Guide

8-17
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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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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Index
Form No. 8Q50-EA-01G
I
IgnitionKeys
............................................ 3-2
Switch
......................................... 5-2
Illuminated Entry System
................ 6-37
Immobilizer System
......................... 3-17
In Case of Emergency
........................ 7-1
Indicator Lights
................................ 5-23
Cruise set
.................................. 5-30
Headlight high-beam
................ 5-29
O/D OFF
................................... 5-30
Security
..................................... 5-29
TCS OFF
.................................. 5-30
Instrument Cluster
........................... 5-19
Interior Care
..................................... 8-45
Interior Lights
.................................. 6-37
J
Jump-Starting ................................... 7-12
K
Keyless Entry System ........................ 3-5
Keys
................................................... 3-2
L
Label Information ............................ 10-2
Lane-Change Signals
....................... 5-33
Light Bulbs Replacement
............................. 8-29
Specifications
........................... 10-6
Lighting Control
.............................. 5-32
Lubricant Quality
............................. 10-4
M
Maintenance ....................................... 8-1 Introduction
................................. 8-2
Owner maintenance
precautions
.................................. 8-8
Owner maintenance schedule
..... 8-7
Scheduled
.................................... 8-3
Manual Transaxle Operation
.............. 5-8
Map Lights
....................................... 6-37
Meters and Gauges
........................... 5-19
Mirrors Outside mirrors
......................... 3-21
Rearview mirror
........................ 3-22
Money-Saving Suggestions
................ 4-7
O
Odometer and Trip Meter ................ 5-20
Outside Mirrors
................................ 3-21
Overhead light
.................................. 6-37
Overheating
...................................... 7-10
Overloading
...................................... 4-11
P
Paint Damage ................................... 8-40
Parking Brake
..................................... 5-5
Parking in an Emergency
................... 7-2
Power Door Locks
............................. 3-4
Power Steering
................................. 5-12
Fluid
.......................................... 8-17
Power Windows
................................. 3-7
Push-Starting
.................................... 7-14
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