About this maintenance and repair manual Purpose This manual has been written to help the owner of the vehicle get the most out of it. This task is achieved in several ways. The data collected and presented...
Mazda-323 cars — introduction Mazda 323 is equipped with a four-cylinder in-line water-cooled engine located across the direction of travel. To prepare the working mixture, depending on the model,...
Vehicle identification numbers Based on the chassis number, any vehicle can be identified. The chassis number lists the model series, body style, transmission, drive, and engine. The chassis number is...
Purchase of spare parts An important role in the repair work is played by the use of spare parts and consumables of high quality, designed specifically for your car. In general, spare parts can...
Service technology, tools and equipment of the workplace There are several methods for performing vehicle maintenance and repair procedures, which the reader will find references in the text of this manual. Following them will...
Starting the engine from an auxiliary source 1. When starting the engine with an auxiliary battery, remember that the following requirements must be met: Make sure the ignition is off before connecting the...
Jacking and towing a car Jacking For many maintenance and repair work, the vehicle must be raised. In workshops, as a rule, the car is lifted with a platform lift, it can also be lifted with a...
Automotive chemicals, oils and lubricants Many chemicals, oils and lubricants are commercially available for use in the routine maintenance and repair of a vehicle. This includes a wide range of products from...
Vehicle troubleshooting Engine Engine starts poorly or does not start at all Errors on startup. On a cold engine: Fully depress the gas pedal once and release. Fully depress the clutch and...