2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 oil filter

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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Index11-4
PagePage Page
Winter driving 4-12
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EEmergency Starting
Jump-starting 6-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Push-starting 6-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emission Control System 4-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Overview 8-14 . . . . .
Engine Coolant Adding coolant 8-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing coolant 8-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspecting coolant level 8-21 . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
(see Water)
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . .
Engine Oil Changing engine oil and filter 8-18 . . . .
Inspecting engine oil level 8-17 . . . . . . .
Recommended oil 8-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light 5-38
. . .
Engine Starting 5-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide) 4-6 . . . . . . . .
Exterior Care 7-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eyeglass Holder 5-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FFinish Damage 7-9
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Flasher, Hazard Warning 6-2
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Flat Tire 6-19
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Fluids Automatic transaxle 8-29
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Brake/clutch 8-25
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Power steering 8-27
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Washer 8-33
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Foot Brake 5-19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seat Belts 2-17
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Electrically Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-9 . . .
Height adjustment 2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recline
2-7
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion front height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat cushion rear height
adjustment 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat slide 2-6
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Seats (Manually Operated) Head restraint height adjustment 2-4 . . .
Recline 2-3
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slide 2-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt 2-5
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Gauge 5-34
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Requirements 4-2
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Cap 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel-Filler Lid 3-30
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 6-8
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse panel description 6-12
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Replacement 6-8
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