Maintenance Specifications (Mazda Capella GC)

Filling volumes (approximately)

Motor oil (including filter) — 3.6 l. when replacing

Cooling system (including heater):

• 1.6 l. - 6.9 l.
• 2.0 l. - 7.2 l.

Fuel tank - 60 l.

Manual transmission - 3.4 l

Automatic transmission - 5.7 l

Fluid type/specification

Engine - Universal motor oil, viscosity SAE10W/30 - 20W/50, API SF or SG (Duckhams QXR, Hypergrade or 10W40 Motor Oil)

Coolant - Ethylene glycol based antifreeze - BS 3151, 3152 or 6580 (Duckhams Universal Antifreeze and Summer Coolant)

Manual transmission - Hypoid gear oil, viscosity SAE 90 or 80W/90, API GL4 or GL5 (Duckhams Hypoid 75W/90S)

Automatic transmission - ATF type F, M2C 33F (Duckhams Unl-Matic or Q-Matic)

Main technical characteristics

Engine

Oil filter type: Champion F208

The pressure at which the radiator cap opens is 0.9±0.1 bar

Thermostat:

• Begins to open at - 88-90°C
• Fully open at -100°C

Air filter type (models with a carburetor engine) — Champion W120

Idle speed	2.0 l	1.6 l
Automatic transmission	700 rpm	900 rpm
Manual transmission	800 rpm	800 rpm

CO level in idle mode is 2.0±0.5%

Valve clearance (the engine is warm), inlet and outlet - 0.30 mm

Engine compression - The minimum value should not be less than 70% of the maximum, while the compression in any of the cylinders should not be lower than 8 bar

The deflection of the drive belt when pressing with your thumb on the middle of its longest runout	New belt	The belt used
Models without air conditioning	6-8 mm	10-12 mm
Models with air conditioning
- Generator drive belt	4-5 mm	6-7 mm
- Separate compressor drive belt	6-8 mm	10-12 mm
- Drive belt for compressor and power steering pump	4-5 mm	6-7 mm

Ignition system

Direction of rotation of the distributor - Clockwise

The firing order of the cylinders is 1-3-4-2

Location of cylinder #1 - From the crankshaft pulley side

Spark plug type: Champion RN9YCC or RN9YC

Spark plug gap: 0.8 mm

Ignition advance angle (before TDC) - 6°

Spark Plug Wires - Champion CLS8

Brake system

Minimum brake pad thickness is 1.0 mm

The parking brake is engaged on the 7th to 9th click of the ratchet with a force of 10 kg

Fluid Type/Specification - FMVSS 116 DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid, and SAE

J1703a (duckhams Universal Brake and Clutch Fluid)

Clutch

Clutch pedal

Pedal free travel: 10-16 mm

The clearance of the release lever is 2-3 mm

Pedal installation height: 212 mm

Pedal Height: 83mm

Power steering

Fluid type/specification: ATF type F, M2C 33F (Duckhams Uni-Malic or Q-Malic)

Tire pressure

Tire pressure (cold)*	Front	Back
Standard load	2 bar	1.8 bar
Maximum load (165 SR13 tires)	2 bar	1.9 bar
Maximum load (tires of other sizes)	The same as for standard loading

*For exact information regarding your model, please refer to your vehicle's owner's manual or the plate attached to the driver's door jamb

Windshield washer

Washer blades — Champion X-4503

Washer Lever — Champion CCA4

Tightening torques, Nm

Cylinder head mounting bolts:

• The engine is warm - 95-110
• Cold engine - 82-88

Spark plugs - 15-23

Wheel nuts - 90-120

Valve cover bolts - 3-4

Rear wheel bearing preload: 25-30

Automatic transmission drain plug - 16

Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts:

• Upper - 15-25
• Nizhny - 19-30