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 interval
Maintenance recommendations are given for motorists who will do the work themselves. For the owner who is interested in keeping his car in excellent condition in order...

Check of a technical condition and service of the engine
If maintenance and fluid levels are checked regularly after the vehicle is purchased, the engine will be in good condition and the need for additional service will be...

Checking tires and tire pressure
Tires must keep the car on the required 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
Attention! It is necessary to check the level of the operating fluid on the car, located on a flat horizontal surface. Engine oil Engine oil is of great importance for...

Checking and servicing the battery
The battery is designed to start the engine and power consumers when the engine is not running, when the generator does not generate electricity. To service the battery,...

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

Checking the cooling system
The car engine is operated in various climatic conditions and under various loads. The temperature of the coolant, and hence the engine, must be controlled and kept...

Checking and replacing hoses
Attention! Replacement of air conditioning system hoses must be carried out at a service station that has equipment to depressurize the system. High temperatures in the...

Inspection and replacement of wiper blades
Wiper blades in perfect condition are a prerequisite for good visibility. To prevent the brushes from becoming deformed, they should be cleaned regularly with glass...

Chassis lubrication
On the models described, periodic lubrication of the chassis or steering components is not provided, with the exception of the rear wheel bearings. Use oil or an aerosol...

Check of system of release of the fulfilled gases
Check the exhaust system a few hours after stopping the engine. For free access to the system, raise the car on a lift. Check the pipes and their connections for exhaust...

Suspension and steering check
Set the front wheels to drive straight and turn the steering wheel slightly in different directions to determine the free play of the steering wheel. Freeplay is the...

Checking the brake system
In addition to the prescribed service intervals, the brakes should be checked each time a wheel is removed if damage is suspected. The main symptoms of malfunctions are...

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

Checking and adjusting the idling speed of the engine crankshaft and the quality of the air-fuel mixture
The idling speed of the engine crankshaft is a criterion for the operation of the engine as a whole and its systems. A tachometer must be used to measure the engine...

Changing the oil filter and engine oil
Periodic oil and oil filter changes are the most important preventive maintenance work. During operation, engine oil ages - it becomes liquid and contaminated, which...

Checking the power system
Warning! Gasoline is extremely flammable, therefore, when working with elements of the power system, the use of fire, sparking devices, open flammable light devices and...

Checking the temperature regulator of the air sucked in by the engine
All engines are equipped with an engine intake air temperature controller that supplies air to the carburetor from various locations depending on engine temperature....

Checking the seals and protective covers of the constant velocity joints of the drive shafts
Raise the front of the vehicle and secure it on stands. Check the driveshaft seals located at the exit of the driveshafts from the gearbox housing. If there are traces...

Wheel swap
To ensure safety when changing or rearranging wheels, follow these guidelines: install the car on a flat, horizontal dry area; brake the car with a parking brake, turn...

Clutch pedal stroke adjustment
Press the clutch pedal until a significant resistance appears, at which the process of disengaging the clutch begins, and measure the free play of the pedal with a...

Changing transmission oil in a manual transmission
Raise the car on a lift. Prepare an oil pan, rags, newspapers and wrenches. Pic. 2.18. Location of the manual transmission oil drain plug Install an oil collecting...

Replacing the working fluid in an automatic transmission
Changing the fluid in an automatic transmission should be done immediately after a trip. Hot fluid is more complete than cold fluid, it removes the sediment formed in it...

Coolant replacement
Attention! Do not allow coolant to come into contact with clothing or body paintwork. Otherwise, rinse the surface with plenty of water. Periodically and after carrying...

Rear wheel bearing adjustment and replacement
Examination With the vehicle raised and securely on stands, quickly rotate the rear wheels and check for bearing noise, turning resistance and play. Grasp the rear wheel...

Replacing the air filter and crankcase ventilation (PCV) filter
The air filter and crankcase ventilation filter must be replaced in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Between filter replacement operations, check their...

Replacing the oxygen concentration sensor
Attention! Be careful when handling the sensitive oxygen sensor to avoid damaging it. Attached to the oxygen sensor is a flexible wire and connector that must not be...

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

Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Check
The EGR valve is located on the intake manifold next to the carburetor. In most cases, malfunctions in the exhaust system are due to jamming or corrosion of the EGR...

Checking the evaporative emission system
The activated carbon filter prevents the penetration of harmful fuel vapors from the fuel tank into the atmosphere. Fuel vapors accumulate in an activated carbon...

Checking the ignition system
Attention! On some models, when adjusting the ignition timing, it is mandatory to perform the work indicated on the information plate for reducing the toxicity of...

Adjustment of backlashes of valves and check of the moment of an inhaling of bolts of fastening of a head of the block of cylinders
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. Stop the engine and remove the air filter housing. Mark all hoses and connectors that are disconnected from the air...

Checking compression in the engine cylinders
To obtain accurate compression test results, warm up the engine to normal temperature, the battery must be fully charged. Compression values in the engine cylinders...

Checking the lean air-fuel mixture system when coasting
Coasting lean air-fuel mixture system is installed on manual transmission models. It is designed to supply additional air to the intake manifold during deceleration,...

Checks and adjustments (since 1984)
Tightening torques, Nm Rear brake caliper guide pins - 63–82 Rear brake caliper mounting brackets - 49–74 Accessory Drive Belt Tension Adjustment Some later models do...

Adjustments and maintenance (since 1986)
Tightening torques, Nm Nuts of fastening of a turbocharger to a final collector — 31–43 Bolts of fastening of the case of the fuel filter — 24–34 Bolt of fastening of a...

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