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1989 Mazda 626 BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Specifications - 4-CYL: Capacities
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
| Application & Group | Amp Hr. Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| B2200 & B2600i | ||
| Standard | 50 | |
| Heavy Duty | 75 | |
| MX-6, 323, & 626 | ||
| Standard | 50 | |
| Heavy Duty | 60 | |
FLUID CAPACITIES
| Application | Quantity | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooling System (Includes Heater) | |||||||
| B2200 & B2600i | 7.9 qts. (7.5L) | ||||||
| MX-6 & 626 | 7.9 qts. (7.5L) | ||||||
| 323 | |||||||
| Non-Turbo | |||||||
| Auto. Trans. | 6.3 qts. (6.0L) | ||||||
| Man. Trans. | 5.3 qts. (5.0L) | ||||||
| Turbo | 6.3 qts. (6.0L) | ||||||
| Crankcase (Included Filter) | |||||||
| B2200 | 4.9 qts. (4.6L) | ||||||
| B2600i | 5.2 qts. (4.9L) | ||||||
| MX-6 & 626 | 4.9 qts. (4.6L) | ||||||
| 323 | |||||||
| Non-Turbo | 3.6 qts. (3.4L) | ||||||
| Turbo | 3.8 qts. (3.6L) | ||||||
| Automatic Transaxle (ATF Dexron II) | |||||||
| MX-6 & 626 | 7.2 qts. (6.8L) | ||||||
| 323 | 6.7 qts. (6.3L) | ||||||
| Automatic Transmission (ATF Dexron II) | |||||||
| B2200 & B2600i | 2.1 qts. (2.0L) | ||||||
| Manual Transaxle (ATF Dexron II) | |||||||
| MX-6 & 626 | |||||||
| Non-Turbo | 3.6 qts. (3.4L) | ||||||
| Turbo | 3.9 qts. (3.7L) | ||||||
| 323 | |||||||
| 2WD | |||||||
| Non-Turbo (1) | 3.4 qts. (3.2L) | ||||||
| Turbo | 3.6 qts. (3.4L) | ||||||
| 4WD | 3.8 qts. (3.6L) | ||||||
| Manual Transmission | |||||||
| B2200 (SAE 80W-90) 5-Speed | 2.1 qts. (2.0L) | ||||||
| B2600i (SAE 75W-80) | 3.4 qts. (3.2L) | ||||||
| Front Axle (SAE 80W-90) | |||||||
| B2600i | 1.4 qts. (1.3L) | ||||||
| Rear Axle (SAE 80W-90) | |||||||
| B2200 | 1.3 qts. (1.2L) | ||||||
| B2600i | 1.8 qts. (1.7L) | ||||||
| 323 (4WD) | .7 qts. (.65L) | ||||||
| Transfer Case | |||||||
| B2600i | 2.1 qts. (2.0L) | ||||||
| 323 | .53 qts. (.5L) | ||||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.