View of the engine compartment of models with a 6-cylinder engine (Forde Probe)
1. Brake fluid reservoir; 2. Fuse box / relay; 3. Coolant tank; 4. Battery; 5. Air filter; 6. Radiator cap; 7. Ignition distributor; 8. Spark plug 9. Oil filler cap; 10. Radiator hose; 11. Dipstick for checking the oil level; 12. Washer fluid reservoir; 13. Fluid reservoir of the power steering system; 14. Coolant cap
Bottom view of the engine compartment of models with a 6-cylinder engine (Forde Probe)
1. Oil filter; 2. Brake tube; 3. brake caliper; 4. Boot outer CV joint; 5. Automatic transmission drain plug; 6. Exhaust system; 7. Oil pan drain plug
View of the engine compartment of models with a 4-cylinder engine (1998 Mazda 626)
1. Brake fluid reservoir; 2. Fuel filter; 3. Fuse box / relay; 4. Battery; 5. Air filter; 6. Upper radiator hose; 7. Ignition coil; 8. Oil filler cap; 9. Spark plug; 10. Lower radiator hose; 11. Radiator cap; 12. Coolant tank; 13. Washer fluid reservoir; 14. Fluid reservoir of the power steering system; 15. Dipstick for checking the oil level; 16. Crankcase ventilation valve
Bottom view of the engine compartment of models with a 4-cylinder engine
1. Brake tube; 2. brake caliper; 3. Boot outer CV joint; 4. Drain plug for manual transmission; 5. Exhaust system; 6. Cover of the steering mechanism; 7. Oil pan drain plug
Rear bottom view
1. Fuel tank; 2. brake caliper; 3. Silencer; 4. Spring and shock absorber; 5. Roll
Every 400 km or weekly
Check the oil level.
Check coolant level.
Check the washer fluid level.
Check the brake and clutch fluid levels.
Check tire condition and tire pressure.
Every 5000 km or after 3 months
All of the above plus:
Check the fluid level of the power steering system.
Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
Change engine oil and oil filter.
Every 12,000 km or after 6 months
All of the above plus:
Check the seat belts.
Check and replace, if necessary, the wiper blades.
Check the condition of the battery.
Check the tension of the drive belts.
Check and replace, if necessary, the hoses in the engine compartment.
Check the cooling system.
Carry out a wheel swap.
Every 24,000 km or after 12 months
All of the above plus:
Check the brake system*.
Check the oil level of the manual transmission.
Every 48,000 km or after 24 months
All of the above plus:
Replace air filter*.
Replace spark plugs (four-cylinder models).
Inspect and replace, if necessary, high voltage wires, ignition distributor cap and runner.
Check and, if necessary, replace the crankcase ventilation valve.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed (only models up to 1997).
Check and adjust ignition timing (pre-1997 models only).
Change the coolant and flush the cooling system.
Change the brake fluid.
Check suspension, steering and axle boots*.
Change automatic transmission fluid**.
Change manual transmission oil.
Check the exhaust system.
Check the power system.
Every 96,000 km or after 48 months
Check and adjust valve clearances (only models from 1998 release).
Replace fuel filter.
Replace spark plugs, 6-cylinder models.
Replace timing belt.
* If the vehicle has been used in severe conditions such as dusty areas, trailer towing, low speed driving and frequent stops in the city, sub-zero temperatures, etc. carry out the maintenance operations marked with an asterisk every 12,000 km or after 6 months.
** When operating the vehicle in severe conditions, change the automatic transmission fluid every 24,000 km.