2001 MAZDA MODEL 626 Owners Manual

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
L : Lubricate
Maintenance
8-9
Schedule 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
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1000 miles)
(5)
(10)
(15)
(20)
(25)
(30)
(35)
(40)
(45)
(50)
(55)
(60)
Brake and clutch fluid level
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Drum brakes
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Disc brakes
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Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
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Steering operation and linkages
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Power steering fluid level
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Front suspension ball joints
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Driveshaft dust boots
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Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
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Exhaust system heat shields
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All locks and hinges
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary
Maintenance8-10Schedule 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)
Washer fluid level
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Air-conditioner refrigerant (if installed)
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Air-conditioner compressor (if installed)
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Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-11
083-1AE
Owner MaintenanceOwner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service
technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the indicated intervals to
ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of
an Authorized Mazda Dealer or
qualified service technician as soon as
possible.
 When refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8-25) •
Engine coolant level
(page 8-21)
• Engine oil level
(page 8-17)
• Washer fluid level
(page 8-33)
 At least monthly
• Tire inflation pressures
(page 8-41)
083-46A1E
At least twice a year
(for example, every spring and
fall)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-29)
• Power steering fluid level
(page 8-27)
You can do the following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
mechanical ability and a few basic
tools and if you closely follow the
directions in this manual.
• Air filter
(page 8-34)

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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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.

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
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

Form No. 8P95-EA-00G
Maintenance
8-15
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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