Vehicle Maintenance Mazda 323 (BG)

Maintenance intervals
Every 5000 km or every 6 months Engine: oil change. Every 10,000 km or every 6 months Engine Engine oil: Change, replace the main oil filter. Engine: Visual leak test....

Maintenance work
Engine and exhaust system The following maintenance items should be carried out as scheduled: Engine: Check oil level. Engine: Oil change, replace oil filter and bypass...

Engine oil change
The following tools are needed to change the oil: 1. Inspection pit or hydraulic lift with supports. 2. Special tool for loosening the oil filter (oil filter pliers,...

Oil filter replacement
1. Unscrew the oil filter. The oil filter is located, looking in the direction of travel, at the rear of the cylinder block. A special tool is available for unscrewing...

Replacing the bypass oil filter
Diesel engines up to 9/89, issue. have a bypass oil filter. It is located on a pipe screwed to the oil pan. 1. Unscrew the oil filter. The oil filter is located, looking...

Visual check for oil leakage
1. With an oil-covered engine and high oil consumption, check where the oil is escaping. To do this, check the following places: Open the filler cap and check the gasket...

Checking the engine oil level
The engine oil level must be checked every 1,000 km and topped up if necessary. For 1,000 km of run, the engine should consume no more than 1 liter of oil. More flow is...

Checking the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked at regular intervals, approximately every 4 weeks and also before any major trip. For topping up, even in the warm season, use only a...

Coolant replacement
The coolant must be replaced as part of maintenance every 2 years or every 40,000 km. Job description, see chapter Engine cooling system , Chapter Coolant replacement .

Visual inspection of the cooling system for leaks
1. Check coolant hoses for cracks, replace hardened hoses. 2. The hoses must be put on the fittings deep enough. 3. Check the tightness of the hose clamps. If necessary,...

Frost resistance test
The following tool is required: Test probe commercially available and available at petrol stations. 1. The antifreeze concentration should be checked regularly before...

Valve clearance adjustment
If the work is not done correctly, it can lead to significant engine damage. Attention should be paid to the accuracy of the work. Valve clearance adjustment is...

Tightening cylinder head bolts
Tightening the cylinder head bolts is described in Section Removal and installation of the cylinder head / replacement of the cylinder head gasket . The following wear...

Tightening the intake and exhaust manifold bolts
Spare wear parts are not required. Gas engine 1. Tighten the intake manifold bolt firmly 20 Nm (BP engine - DOHC: 45 Nm ). 2. Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts with...

Throttle position sensor test
This work should only be carried out on vehicles with a petrol injection engine. You will need the following special tools: Ohmmeter. Flat probe. Spare parts are not...

Ignition timing check
You will need the following special tools: Tachometer. Strobe. Spare parts are not required. Operating instructions are in Chapter Ignition system .

Replacing spark plugs / checking electrical contacts
You will need a special tool: Candle key. Additionally, it is recommended to buy special pliers, for example, HAZET 1849 to facilitate the removal of candle tips. The...

Replacing the air filter element
No special tool required. The following spare parts must be purchased: Air filter element. When buying a filter element, you should pay attention to the fact that an...

Draining the sediment of the diesel engine fuel filter / replacing the fuel filter
No special tool is required. The following spare parts must be purchased: Injection engines: 2 copper spacers. Fuel filter for the respective engine. When buying, report...

Checking the V-belt / tensioning / replacing the toothed belt
V-belt check Special tools are not required. Required Spare Parts: 1 V-belt. The length depends on the type of engine. Take this into account when buying. Too little...

Visual check of system of release of the fulfilled gases
1. Raise the car. 2. Check the tightness of the fastening clamps. 3. Check the system with a lamp for holes, rusted parts, replace if necessary.

Gearbox / wheel drive
Manual transmission: Visually check for leaks. Manual transmission: Check oil level, top up if necessary. Manual transmission: Change oil. Automatic transmission: Check...

Visual inspection of the gearbox for tightness
1. The following leak locations are possible: 2. The junction of the cylinder block and gearbox (flywheel gasket/transmission oil seal). 3. The junction of the halves of...

Manual Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
You will need the following details: Four-wheel drive vehicles: check plug gasket. Gear oil specification: Vehicles up to 9/89 MY: temperature above -18°С: API GL-4 or...

Manual Transmission — Oil Change
The following spare parts are required: Drain plug gasket. Gear oil specification: Vehicles up to 9/89 MY: temperature above -18°С: API GL-4 or GL-5 SAE 90 or 80W-90,...

Automatic Transmission — Checking the Oil Level
The following spare parts are required: ATF Dexron - II or M-III Examination 1. Warm up the engine by driving for 20 km, then the gearbox will have an oil temperature of...

Differential box and transfer case — checking the oil level
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, it is necessary to check the oil level in the differential box and in the transfer case. The following spare parts are required: Oil...

Differential box and transfer case — oil change
On vehicles with four-wheel drive, it is necessary to change the oil in the differential box and in the transfer case. The following spare parts are required: Gaskets...

Checking the rubber cuffs of the drive shafts
1. Raise the car. 2. Pay attention to visible traces of grease on the cuffs and in their surroundings. 3. Check the tightness of the clamping clamps. 4. Check the cuffs...

Checking the Clutch Fluid Level
Depending on the model and version, the MAZDA 323 may have a separate clutch fluid reservoir. The compensation tank is located in the engine compartment next to the...

Checking / adjusting the clutch pedal
Clutch pedal adjustment should be done as part of maintenance. Job description see chapter Clutch .

Brakes / tires / wheels
Brake system: Check lines, hoses, brake cylinders and fittings for leaks and damage. Brake system: Check brake fluid level and brake pad thickness. Disc brakes: Check...

Checking the brake fluid level
The expansion tank with brake fluid is located in the engine compartment. It has two chambers, one for each brake circuit. The lid has a ventilation hole that must not...

Checking the thickness of the brake pads
Disc brakes 1. Mark the position of the wheel disk relative to the hub so that the balanced wheel can be installed in its original place. Loosen wheel bolts. 2. Raise...

Checking the parking brake
The parking brake acts on the rear wheels. Cars up to 9/89, issue. and all models "station wagon" 1. Tighten the hand brake with a force of 200 N, which corresponds to...

Brake Fluid Replacement
Required special tool: Ring wrench for bleed valves. Required Spare Parts: Brake Fluid Specification SAE J 1703, DOT 3. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air through...

Tire pressure check
Check pressure only when tires are cold. Tire pressure should be checked once a month and as part of maintenance. Tire pressure table, see chapter Wheels and tires, car...

Tire tread check
The tires of balanced wheels wear evenly over the entire working surface, provided that the prescribed tire pressures are observed, the wheels are correctly adjusted and...

Checking the tire spool
1. Unscrew the tire valve cap. 2. Apply some saliva or soapy water to the spool. If a bubble forms, the spool should be tightened with the back of the cap. Attention!...

Steering / front wheel drive
Tie rod ends: Check play and fastening, check anthers. Ball joints: Check boots. Steering: Check play, check covers for leaks and damage. Servo control: Check oil level,...

Checking the anthers of the tie rod ends / ball joints
1. Raise the front of the car. 2. Illuminate the anthers on the right and left with a lamp and check for damage, while paying attention to traces of grease on the cuffs...

Steering play check
1. Set the steering wheel to the middle position. 2. Move the steering wheel from side to side while watching the front wheels. The steering wheel can have a maximum...

Servo control oil level check
Wear parts: ATF Dexron-II. Examination The power steering oil level should be checked at the expansion tank with the engine off. Until 9/89, issue. and all models...

Vehicle electrical equipment
Lighting system: Check all headlights, taillights and indicators, adjust headlights if necessary. Check the operation of all electricity consumers. Beep: Check. Wiper:...

Checking the battery
Required special tool: Protective acid-resistant grease, such as BOSH pole grease. Steel wire brush (for cleaning poles and terminals). Hydrometer. Required Spare Parts:...

Body / interior equipment
Hinges, door locks: Lubricate. Upper and lower parts of hood and trunk locks: Lubricate with multipurpose grease. Bottom protective mastic and cavity preservation:...

Visual inspection of all seat belts
Attention! Noise when pulling the belt due to functional. If there is an unusual noise, the seat belt can only be replaced. Under no circumstances should oil or grease...

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