Vehicle Maintenance Mazda 626 (3 and 4)

Maintenance Specifications
Approximate filling volumes, l Lubrication system (including oil filter) — 3,6 Cooling system (including heater): engine 1.6 - 6.9 engine 2.0 - 7.2 Fuel tank - 60 Manual...

Maintenance intervals
Maintenance recommendations are provided for car enthusiasts who will be performing the work themselves. For owners interested in maintaining their vehicles in top...

Checking the technical condition and servicing the engine
If maintenance and fluid level checks are performed regularly after purchasing the vehicle, the engine will be in good technical condition and the need for additional...

Checking tires and tire pressure
Tires must keep the vehicle on the desired trajectory regardless of weather conditions and road surface conditions. In addition to the forces acting on the tires during...

Checking the levels of operating fluids
Caution! Check the operating fluid level with the vehicle on a level, horizontal surface. Motor oil Motor oil is of great importance for the normal and long-lasting...

Checking and servicing the battery
The battery is designed to start the engine and supply power to consumers when the engine is not running and the generator is not generating electricity. To service a...

Checking, adjusting tension and replacing drive belts
Drive belts, or V-belts, are located at the front of the engine and drive the accessories. It is necessary to periodically check the condition and tension of the belts....

Checking the cooling system
The car engine is operated in various climatic conditions and under various loads. The temperature of the coolant, and therefore the engine, must be regulated and remain...

Checking and replacing hoses
Caution! Air conditioning system hoses must be replaced at a service station equipped to depressurize the system. High temperatures in the engine compartment cause...

Inspection and replacement of windshield wipers
Keeping your windshield wipers in perfect condition is essential to ensure good visibility. To avoid deformation of the wipers, it is necessary to clean them regularly...

Chassis lubrication
On the models described, periodic lubrication of chassis or steering components is not provided, with the exception of the rear wheel bearings. For hinges or connections...

Checking the exhaust system
Check the exhaust system several hours after the engine has been stopped. To gain easy access to the system, raise the vehicle on a lift. Check the pipes and their...

Checking the suspension and steering
Set the front wheels to move straight ahead and, by slightly turning the steering wheel in different directions, determine the free play of the steering wheel. Free play...

Checking the brake system
In addition to the established brake service intervals, brakes should be checked whenever a wheel is removed if damage is suspected. The main signs of malfunction are...

Checking the position of the carburetor air damper
The carburetor choke only works when starting a cold engine, so the check should be carried out on a vehicle that has not been running for at least one day. Note: This...

Checking and adjusting the engine idle speed and the quality of the fuel-air mixture
The engine crankshaft speed at idle is a criterion for the operation of the engine as a whole and its systems. To measure the engine crankshaft speed at idle, it is...

Changing the oil filter and engine oil
Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventative maintenance tasks. During operation, engine oil ages – it becomes liquid and contaminated, which...

Checking the power supply system
Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable. Therefore, when working with fuel system components, the use of open flames, sparking devices, open fire-hazardous lighting...

Checking the engine intake air thermostat
All engines are equipped with an engine air intake thermostat, which supplies air to the carburetor from different locations depending on engine temperature. Checking...

Checking the seals and protective boots of the constant velocity joints of the drive shafts
Raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on stands. Check the drive shaft seals located where the drive shafts exit the gearbox housing. If there are...

Wheel rotation
To ensure safety when changing or rotating wheels, please follow these guidelines: place the vehicle on a flat, horizontal, dry surface; apply the parking brake and turn...

Adjusting the clutch pedal travel
Press the clutch pedal until you feel significant resistance, which begins the clutch disengagement process, and measure the free travel of the pedal with a ruler. It...

Changing the transmission fluid in a manual transmission
Raise the car on a lift. Prepare a tray to collect the oil, rags, newspapers and wrenches. Figure 2.18. Location of the manual transmission oil drain plug Place a...

Replacing the working fluid in an automatic transmission
Automatic transmission fluid must be changed immediately after driving. Hot fluid removes sediment formed in the gearbox more completely than cold fluid. Liquid...

Replacing the coolant
Caution! Avoid contact with coolant on clothing or vehicle paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Periodically and after any work on the cooling...

Adjusting and replacing rear wheel bearings
Examination With the vehicle raised and securely supported on stands, quickly spin the rear wheels and check for bearing noise, turning resistance, and play. Grasp the...

Replacement of the air filter and crankcase gas ventilation filter (PCV)
The air filter and crankcase ventilation filter must be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Between filter replacement operations, it is necessary to...

Replacing the oxygen concentration sensor
Attention! Use caution when handling the sensitive oxygen concentration sensor to avoid damage. The oxygen concentration sensor has a flexible wire and connector...

Checking and replacing the crankcase gas ventilation valve (PCV)
The crankcase ventilation valve is located in the cylinder head cover. With the engine idling at normal operating temperature, pull the valve out (with a hose attached)...

Checking the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
The EGR valve is mounted on the intake manifold near the carburetor. In most cases, malfunctions in the exhaust system are caused by a stuck or corroded EGR valve. On a...

Checking the fuel vapor recovery system
An activated carbon filter prevents harmful fuel vapors from escaping from the fuel tank into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors accumulate in a canister with activated carbon...

Checking the ignition system
Caution! On some models, when adjusting the ignition timing, it is mandatory to perform the procedures specified on the exhaust gas toxicity reduction information plate....

Adjusting valve clearances and checking the tightening torque of the cylinder head bolts
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Stop the engine and remove the air filter housing. Label all hoses and connectors that are disconnected from the air...

Checking the compression in the engine cylinders
To obtain accurate compression test results, warm up the engine to normal temperature and make sure the battery is fully charged. The compression values in the engine...

Checking the air-fuel mixture leaning system while coasting
The system for leaning the fuel-air mixture when coasting is installed on models with a manual transmission. It is designed to supply additional air to the intake...

Checks and adjustments (since 1984)
Tightening torques, Nm Rear Brake Caliper Guide Pins - 63-82 Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Brackets - 49-74 Adjusting the tension of the auxiliary drive belt Some later...

Adjustments and maintenance (since 1986)
Tightening torques, Nm Turbocharger to exhaust manifold mounting nuts — 31–43 Fuel filter housing mounting bolts — 24–34 Timing belt tensioner mounting bolt — 37–52 Rear...

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