2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
MaintenanceBecause your Mazda is a large piece of intricate machinery, it needs regular care in the form of maintenance
and servicing. Many owners prefer to do much of this work themselves.
So Section 8 has been prepared as a guide for the operator who wants to self-service such minor jobs\
as
changing the engine oil, replacing bulbs and wiper blades, charging the battery, and rotating the tires. All
maintenance schedules are included, along with instructions on how to make regular inspections of such things
as fluid levels.Introduction 8- 2
Scheduled Maintenance 8- 3 Owner Maintenance 8-11
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Maintenance8-2
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IntroductionBe extremely careful to prevent injury
to yourself and others and damage to
your vehicle when using this manual
for inspection and maintenance.
If you’re unsure about any procedure
it describes, we strongly urge you to
have a reliable and qualified service
shop perform the work, preferably an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and
genuine Mazda parts are best for your
vehicle. Without this expertise and the
parts that have been designed and
made especially for your Mazda,
inadequate, incomplete, and
insufficient servicing may result in
problems. This could lead to vehicledamage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The owner should retain evidence that
proper maintenance has been
performed as prescribed.
A claim against a warranty will not
qualify if it results from lack of
maintenance and not from defective
material or authorized Mazda
workmanship.
Any auto repair shop using parts
equivalent to your Mazda’s original
equipment may perform maintenance.
But we recommend that it always be
done by an Authorized Mazda
Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.

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Maintenance
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Scheduled MaintenanceFollow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the followin\
g conditions applies.
If any of them apply, follow Schedule 2 (Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with an extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used
• Driving on rough or muddy roads
• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
• Driving for a prolonged period in cold temperatures or extremely humid c\
limates

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
R : Replace
Maintenance8-4NOTEAfter the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at t\
he recommended intervals.Schedule 1
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Engine valve clearance
I
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belts (tension)
I
I
Engine timing belt
Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance
8-5
Schedule 1 (Cont’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Hoses and tubes for emission
I*
1
Air filter
R
R
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
I
I
Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*1
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
L : Lubricate
Maintenance8-6Schedule 1 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
12
24
36
48
60
72
84
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(7.5)
(15)
(22.5)
(30)
(37.5)
(45)
(52.5)
(60)
Drum brakes
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front suspension ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
I
I
Exhaust system heat shields
I
I
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Air-conditioner refrigerant (if installed)
I
I
I
I
Air-conditioner compressor (if installed)
I
I
I
I

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I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
R : Replace
Maintenance
8-7
Schedule 2
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Engine valve clearance
I
Engine oil
Except Puerto Rico
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine o
il
Puerto Rico
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belts (tension)
I
I
Engine timing belt
*2Inspect for 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 168,000 km (105,000 miles)
Hoses and tubes for emission
I* 1
Air filter
I*1
R
I*1
R
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2 If the vehicle is operated in cold districts {below –18° C (0°F)}, replace the timing belt at 96,000 km (60,000 miles).

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
Maintenance8-8Schedule 2 (Cont ’d)
MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS
Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first
INTERVALS
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
MAINTENANCE

1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
MAINTENANCE

ITEM
(
1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Spark plugs
2.0-liter engine
R
R
Spark plugs
2.5-liter engine
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Idle speed
I
I
Fuel lines and hoses
I*1
I*
1
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Function of all lights
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
*1 According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenan\
ce on these items will not void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda
recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the recommended\
time or kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term reliability.