1992 Mazda 323 Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt 60,000
Coolant 30,000
Fuel Filter
B2200 (Carbureted) 30,000
All Others 60,000
Oil
Non-Turbo 7500
Turbo 5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo 15000
Turbo 5000
Spark Plugs 30,000
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (NEW BELT)

Application Deflection (1) In. (mm)
B2200
Alternator 9/32-5/16 (7-8)
A/C Compressor 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
Power Steering 9/32-5/16 (7-8)
B2600i
Alternator 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
A/C Compressor 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Power Steering 9/32 (7)
Miata
Alternator 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
A/C Compressor 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
Power Steering 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
MPV
Alternator
2.6L 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
3.0L 23/64-25/64 (9-10)
A/C Compressor
2.6L 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
3.0L 11/64-13/64 (4.5-5)
Power Steering 9/32 (7)
MX-3
Alternator
1.6L 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
1.8L 15/64-9/32 (6-7)
A/C Compressor
1.6L 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
1.8L 15/64 (6)
Power Steering
1.6L 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
1.8L 15/64-9/32 (6-7)
MX-6
Alternator 15/64-5/16 (6-8)
A/C Compressor 9/32-23/64 (7-9)
Power Steering 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
Navajo (2)
Protege
Alternator 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
A/C Compressor 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
Power Steering 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
323
Alternator 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
A/C Compressor 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
Power Steering 5/16-23/64 (8-9)
626
Alternator 15/64-5/16 (6-8)
A/C Compressor 9/32-23/64 (7-9)
Power Steering 5/16-25/64 (8-10)
929
Alternator 25/64-15/32 (10-12)
A/C Compressor 9/32-23/64 (7-9)
Power Steering 5/16-25/32 (8-10)
(1) Measure belt deflection by applying moderate pressure (about 22 lbs., or 10 kg) to belt, midway between pulleys.
(2) Navajo is equipped with automatic belt tensioner.
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