Checking the technical condition and servicing the engine (Mazda Capella GC)

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 maintenance will be minimized.

However, it often happens that the engine runs unsteadily due to lack of regular maintenance. This case is most likely when purchasing a used car that has not been serviced regularly. Therefore, engine maintenance is necessary regardless of the scheduled maintenance.

Below are the operations that must be performed to restore the engine to normal operation.

Clean, inspect and test the battery.

Check the levels of all operating fluids.

Check the compression.

Check and adjust the tension of the drive belts.

Replace the spark plugs.

Check the condition of the distributor cap and rotor.

Check the condition of the spark plugs and high-voltage wires.

Check and, if necessary, adjust the engine idle speed and the quality of the air-fuel mixture.

Check and adjust the ignition timing.

Replace the fuel filter.

Check the PCV valve.

Check the condition of the cooling system.

In addition, perform the following tasks.

Check the functioning of the EGR exhaust gas recirculation system.

Check the functioning of the ignition system.

Check the condition and service the battery.

Check the functioning of the power supply system.