2001 Mazda MPV DXFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Service Intervals & Specifications

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Component Miles
Air Filter 30,000
Camshaft Timing Belt
B2500 120,000
Miata & Millenia 2.3L 60,000
Millenia 2.5L & Protege (1)
Tribute 2.0L 90,000
626 (2)
Coolant (All Models) (3)
Engine Oil
Except B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000 & Miata 7500
B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000 & Miata 5000
Engine Oil Filter
Except B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000 & Miata 7500
B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000 & Miata 5000
Fuel Filter
Except B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000 & Tribute (5)
B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000 & Tribute (4) 30,000
Spark Plugs
B2300, B2500, B3000, B4000 & Tribute 100,000
Millenia
2.3L 60,000
2.5L 30,000
MPV 60,000
Miata, Protege & 626 30,000
(1) Inspect at 60,000 miles. Replace belt at 105,000 miles.
(2) Inspect at 60,000 miles. Replace belt at 105,000 miles. If the vehicle is operated in cold districts, below 0°F (-18°C), replace timing belt at 60,000 miles.
(3) Replace coolant at 45,000 miles (50,000 miles on B2500, B3000, B4000 and Tribute), then every 30,000 miles.
(4) Recommended but not required for California vehicles.
(5) No interval available from manufacturer.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT (Tension In Lbs. (kg) Using Belt Tension Gauge)

Application New Belt (1) Used Belt
B2300, B2500, B3000 & B4000 (2) (2)
Miata
Generator 110-167 (50-76) 110-158 (50-72)
All Others 110-132 (50-60) 95-110 (45-50)
Millenia
2.3L (2) (2)
2.5L
Generator 154-198 (70-90) 110-154 (50-70)
Power Steering 121-154 (55-70) 88-121 (40-55)
MPV (2) (2)
Protege
1.6L
Generator 110-160 (50-76) 110-150 (50-70)
All Others 140-150 (60-70) 95-110 (43-50)
2.0L
Generator 160-180 (76-85) 110-150 (50-70)
All Others 140-170 (60-80) 110-150 (50-70)
Tribute
2.0L (2) (2)
3.0L (3) (3)
626
2.0L
Generator 170-180 (75-85) 110-150 (50-70)
A/C Compressor & Power Steering 154-198 (70-90) 110-154 (50-70)
Power Steering 132-176 (60-80) 110-154 (50-70)
2.5L
Generator 154-198 (70-90) 110-154 (50-70)
Generator & A/C Compressor 154-198 (70-90) 110-154 (50-70)
Power Steering & Water Pump 121-154 (55-70) 88-121 (40-55)
(1) Used belt is a belt in operation for more than 5 minutes.
(2) Serpentine belt is used with automatic belt tensioner. Tension is correct if indicator is within limit marks.
(3) 3.0L engine has 2 drive belts. Accessory belt is a serpentine belt located on front of engine. Water pump drive belt is located on back of engine. Specification for water pump drive belt tension is not available from manufacturer.
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