2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 engine

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.

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Maintenance
8-13
Improper owner maintenance during
the warranty period may affect
warranty coverage. For details, read
the separate Mazda Warranty
statement provided with the vehicle. If
you’re unsure about any servicing or
maintenance procedure, have it done
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
!
Running the Engine:Working under the hood with the
engine running is dangerous. It
becomes even more dangerous
when you wear jewelry or loose
clothing. Either can become
entangled in moving parts and
result in injury. Therefore, if you
must run the engine while
working under the hood, make
certain that you remove all
jewelry (especially rings,
bracelets, watches, and necklaces)
and all neckties, scarves, and
similar loose clothing before
getting near the engine or cooling
fan.

083-3CE
WARNING
!
Electrical Fan and EngineInspection:Inspecting the engine with the
ignition switch in the ON position
is dangerous. The cooling fan
could come on unexpectedly even
when the engine isn’t running.
You could be seriously injured by
the fan. Turn the ignition switch
off and remove the key from the
ignition switch when you inspect
the engine.

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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
J94A7001A

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Maintenance
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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
J94A7003
(J18T7003)
(ILSAC)
Maintenance8-16

083-5A2E
 Engine Oil
 Recommended oil
Oil container labels provide important
information.
The quality designation “SG”, “SH”,“
SJ ”, or “ILSAC” must be on the label.
Engine oil viscosity, or thickness, has
an effect on fuel economy and
cold-weather operation (starting and
oil flow). Low-viscosity engine oils
can provide improved fuel ec onomy
and cold-weather performance. But high-temperature weather
conditions require higher-viscosity
engine oils for satisfactory lubrication.
When choosing an oil, consider the
temperature range your vehicle will
operate in before the next oil change.
Then select the recommended
viscosity from this chart.
–20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
–30
–20–10 0 10 20 30 40 50
°C
( ° F)
Oil
5W-30 10W-30
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Maintenance
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CAUTION
!
Using oils of viscosity besides
those recommended for specific
temperature ranges could result in
engine damage.Energy conserving oils are
recommended. A chief contribution
they make to fuel economy is reducing
the amount of fuel necessary to
overcome engine friction.

083-6A2E
J94A7005
2.0-liter engine
OKInspecting engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
OK
J94A7004
2.5-liter engine3. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes forthe oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.

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).

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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.

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J94A7007 (J18T7009)
Loosen
Drain plug Oil-filler cap
Tighten
2.5-liter engine
Maintenance
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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.