2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 engine

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-28Visually examine the lines and hoses
for leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off theright-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.
083-16A2E
If new fluid is required frequently,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump, don’ t operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.NOTEUse specified power steering fluid
(chart, page 10-2).

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-29

083-18A1E
 Inspecting Automatic Transaxle
Fluid Level
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be inspected regularly. Measure
it as described below.
The volume of fluid changes with the
temperature. Fluid must be checked at
idle without driving at normal
operating temperature.
CAUTION
!
• Low fluid level causes
transaxle slippage. Overfilling
can cause foaming, loss of
fluid, and malfunction.
• Use specified fluid (page 10-2).
A nonspecified fluid could
result in transaxle malfunction
and failure.

Q083-19A2E
1. Park on a level surface and set the
parking brake firmly.
2. Idle the engine about two minutes. Push down on the brake pedal.
3. Move the shift lever through all ranges and set it at P.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-30
WARNING
!
Sudden Vehicle Movement:Shifting the shift lever without
first depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could
move suddenly and cause an
accident. Make sure the brake
pedal is applied before shifting
the shift lever.4. With the engine still idling, pull outthe dipstick, wipe it clean, and put
it back.
5. Pull it out again.
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
 083-65B1E
A
J94S.J94A7018
B
2.0-liter engine
 Scale A
When the engine has been running and
the fluid is at normal operating
temperature, about 65° C (150°F) to
77 °C (170° F), the level must be within the crosshatched area on the dipstick.

Scale B
When the engine has not been running,
and the outside temperature is above
10 °C (50° F), the level should be
between the bottom hole on the
dipstick and the bottom of the
crosshatched area on the dipstick.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-31
NOTE•Use scale B only as a reference.
• If the outside temperature is
lower then 10° C (50°F), start
the engine and inspect the fluid
level after the engine reaches
operating temperature.
• If the vehicle has been driven
for an extended period at high
speeds or in city traffic in hot
weather, inspect the level only
after stopping the engine and
allowing the fluid to cool for 30
minutes or more.
083-20CE
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, make sure the fluid level doesn’ t
pass the crosshatched area on the
dipstick.

083-65A1E
J94S.J94A7017
A
B
2.5-liter engine
Fluid hot scale A
When the vehicle has been driven and
the fluid is at normal operating
temperature, about 65° C (150°F), the
level must be between Full and Low.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-32Fluid cold scale B
When the engine has not been running
and the outside temperature is about
20 °C (70° F), the level must be
between Full and Low.
NOTE• Use the cold scale only as a
reference.
• If outside temperature is lower
than about 20° C (70°F), start
the engine and inspect the fluid
level after the engine reaches
operating temperature.
• If the vehicle has been driven
for an extended period at high
speeds or in city traffic in hot
weather, inspect the level only
after stopping the engine and
allowing the fluid to cool for 30
minutes.
083-20BE
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make
sure it doesn’ t pass full.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-33

083-22DE
J94A7019 Inspecting Washer Fluid Level
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if fluid is unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold
weather to prevent it from freezing.
083-23A2E
WARNING
!
Substitute Washer Fluid:Using radiator antifreeze as
washer fluid is dangerous. If
sprayed on the windshield, it will
dirty the windshield, affect your
visibility, and could result in an
accident. Use only windshield
washer fluid or plain water in the
reservoir.
083-26AE
 Body Lubrication
All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks,
should be lubricated each time the
engine oil is changed. Use a
nonfreezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood’ s
secondary latch keeps the hood from
opening when the primary latch is
released.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-35
083-45BE
NOTEIf the vehicle is operated in very
dusty or sandy areas, replace the
filter more often than
recommended intervals.
CAUTION
!
Don’t drive without an air filter.
This could result in excessive
engine wear.
083-29A1E
 Maintaining Wiper Blades
CAUTION
!
Hot waxes applied by automatic
car washes have been known to
affect the cleanability of windows.Contamination of either the windshield
or the blades with foreign matter can
reduce wiper effectiveness. Common
sources are insects, tree sap, and hot
wax treatments used by some
commercial car washes. If the blades are not wiping properly,
clean the window and blades with a
good cleaner or mild detergent; then
rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Repeat if necessary.
CAUTION
!
To prevent damage to the wiper
blades, don’
t use gasoline,
kerosene, paint thinner, or other
solvents on or near them.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance8-46
WARNING
!
Handling Halogen Bulbs:When a halogen bulb breaks, it is
dangerous. These bulbs contain
pressurized gas. If one is broken,
it will explode and serious injuries
could be caused by the flying
glass. If the glass portion is
touched with bare hands, body oil
could cause the bulb to overheat
and explode when lit. Never touch
the glass portion of the bulb with
your bare hands and always wear
eye protection when handling or
working around halogen bulbs.
WARNING
!
Children and Halogen Bulbs:Playing with a halogen bulb is
dangerous. Serious injuries could
be caused by dropping a halogen
bulb or breaking it some other
way. Always keep halogen bulbs
out of the reach of children.

083-42SE
Bolts
J94A7030
1. Make sure the headlight switch is off.
2. Lift the hood and find the bulb in
the rear of the headlight body.
3. (2.5-liter engine) Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.