2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 engine

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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-21
083-8C2E
 Engine Coolant
 Inspecting coolant level
WARNING
!
Hot Engine:A hot engine is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, parts of
the engine compartment can
become very hot. You could be
burned. Don’ t inspect the coolant
system or add coolant when the
engine is hot.
Inspect the antifreeze protection and
coolant level in the coolant reservoir at
least once a year—at the beginning of
the winter season—and before
traveling where temperatures may
drop below freezing.
Inspect the condition and connections
of all cooling system and heater hoses.
Replace any that are swollen or
deteriorated.
The coolant should be at full in the
radiator and between the F and L
marks on the coolant reservoir when
the engine is cool.
083-9C1E
2.5-liter engine
J94A7042_a
2.0-liter engine
If it ’s at or near L, add enough coolant
to the coolant reservoir to provide
freezing and corrosion protection and
to bring the level to F.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-22

083-10AE
Do not overfill.
If new coolant is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Radiator coolant will damage
paint. Rinse it off quickly.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant.


083-11DE
Changing coolant
Change coolant according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
CAUTION
!
• Use only soft (demineralized)
water in the coolant mixture.
Water that contains minerals
will cut down on the coolant’ s
effectiveness.
• Don’ t add only water. Always
add a proper coolant mixture.
CAUTION
!
• The engine has aluminum parts
and must be protected by an
ethylene-glycol-based coolant
to prevent corrosion and
freezing.
• DO NOT USE alcohol or
methanol antifreeze. DO NOT
MIX alcohol or methanol with
the coolant. This could damage
the cooling system.
• Don’ t use a solution that
contains more than 60 percent
antifreeze.
This would reduce
effectiveness.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-23
For mixture percentage:
Volume
Protection
Antifreezesolution
Water
Above –16° C (3°F)
35%
65%
Above –26° C (–15°F)
45%
55%
Above –40° C (–40°F)
55%
45%
WARNING
!
Removing the Cooling SystemCap:Removing the cooling system cap
or drain plug while the engine is
running or hot is dangerous. This
might lead to cooling system and
(Continued)
engine damage and could result
in serious injury from escaping
hot coolant or steam. Turn off the
engine and wait until it’ s cool.
Even then, be very careful when
removing the cap or drain plug.
Wrap a thick cloth around it and
slowly turn it counterclockwise to
the first stop. Step back while the
pressure escapes. When you’re
sure all the pressure is gone, press
down on the cap — still using a
cloth — turn the cap, and remove
it.

083-12D1E
Cooling system cap
J94A7009A2.0-liter engine
Loosen
Tighten
LoosenTighten
Drain plug
To change coolant
1. Remove the cooling system cap.
2. Only when the engine is cool,
loosen the radiator drain plug and
drain the coolant into a suitable
container.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-24J94A7010A2.5-liter engine
Cooling system cap
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Drain plug
3. With the drain plug loose but notfully removed, flush out the system
with running water.
4. Drain the system completely and retighten the plug. 5. Fill the radiator (to the top of the
filler neck) and then the coolant
reservoir (to F) with as much
ethylene-glycol-based coolant and
water as necessary to provide
protection from freezing and
corrosion.
In extremely cold climates, add the
amount recommended by the
coolant manufacturer.
6. Reinstall the cooling system cap.
7. Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes. 8. Then do this:
•Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for
about 5 minutes.
• Increase the engine speed to
3,000 rpm for about 5 seconds
and then release the accelerator.
• Do this 4 or 5 times.
• Make sure the engine
temperature gauge does not
reach the HOT zone.
After turning off the engine, inspect
the drain plug and the water hoses
for leaks.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
J94A7014
Maintenance
8-25
9. After the engine has cooled,remove the cooling system cap and
inspect the coolant level. If it’ s low,
repeat steps 5 to 8.
Because this procedure requires
technical expertise, we recommend
that it be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.NOTEMixing green coolant with orange
coolant could decrease the service
life expentancy of the coolant. Use
only genuine Mazda orange
colored or equivalent coolant


083-13A2EJ94A7013
Inspecting Brake/Clutch Fluid
Level
The brakes and clutch draw fluid from
the same reservoir. Inspect the fluid level in the reservoir
regularly. If it’
s low, add fluid until it
reaches MAX. It should be kept at
MAX.
Before adding fluid, thoroughly clean
the area around the cap.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-26The level normally drops with
accumulated mileage, a condition
associated with wear of brake and
clutch linings. If it is excessively low,
have the brake/clutch system
inspected by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
CAUTION
!
Brake and clutch fluid will damage
painted surfaces. If brake or clutch
fluid does get on a painted surface,
wipe it off immediately.
CAUTION
!
Using nonspecified brake and
clutch fluids (see chart, page 10-2)
will damage the systems. Mixing
different fluids will also damage
them.
If the brake/clutch system
frequently requires new fluid,
consult an Authorized Mazda
Dealer.
WARNING
!
Spilled Brake Fluid:Spilled brake fluid is dangerous.
If it gets in your eyes, they could
be seriously injured. If this
happens, immediately flush your
eyes with water and get medical
attention. Brake fluid spilled on a
hot engine could cause a fire. Be
careful not to spill brake fluid on
yourself or on the engine.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-27
WARNING
!
Low Brake/Clutch Fluid Levels:Low brake/clutch fluid levels
could be dangerous. Low levels
could signal brake lining wear or
a brake system leak. Your brakes
could fail and cause an accident.
If you find a low fluid level, have
the brakes and clutch inspected.
Q083-15FE
J94A7015Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine
oil change. Add fluid if necessary; it
does not require periodic changing. J94A7016
(J18T7019)
Low
OK
High
The level must be kept between the
HIGH and LOW marks.