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2001 Mazda 626

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 626.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2001 Mazda 626 is a passenger car that accumulated 190 owner complaints across its model year, with power train issues representing the most frequently reported concern among a total of one recall issued for the vehicle. This complaint figure positions the 2001 model in the middle range of the 626's complaint history spanning from 1990 to 2003, where complaints peaked at 518 in 1995 and subsequently declined to a low of just 9 by 2003. The moderate complaint volume relative to earlier years suggests an improvement over the model's troubled mid-1990s period, though power train reliability remained the primary area of concern for owners.

Model year200220012000199919981997199619951994

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter B6Y114302A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tail / brake / turnFUSEOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterB6Y114302A
Engine air filterFSD713Z40
Fuel filterFSD820490 alt FS1120490B
Spark plug000018BP01 alt 000018BP03
Battery000080058RWB
Front wiper bladesGD7B67330 alt GD7A67330A
Serpentine beltFS1218381A alt FSD715909A
ThermostatKL0115171A9U

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length187.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height55.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight2864 lb
Track (front / rear)59.1 / 58.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 626 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

7.5–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 7.50 sec — 1999 LX Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1999LX Sedan 2.5L V67.50 sec15.70 sec170 hpFWD
1998LX Sedan 2.5L V67.50 sec15.80 sec164 hpFWD
1998LX Sedan 2.5L V69.10 sec17.00 sec164 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine CoolantDEX-COOL OR EQUIVALENT
Power Steering FluidDEXRON VI OR MERCON V

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-123 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque11-17 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.049-0.053 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Gap0.052-0.055 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.66 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type100
Oil Capacity8.11 oz

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)35-65
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Engine Compression119-171 psi
Engine Compression141-202 psi

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket22-28 ft-lbs / 58-75 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle34-49 ft-lbs / 65-87 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit0.0039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.394 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To0.394 in / 0.945 in
Rotor Minimum Machining0.3548 in / 0.8988 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 44-5915–22 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBody Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Exterior Lighting (inspect) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Weatherstrip Seal (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAir Conditioning System (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Frame Fasteners (torque)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Hose (inspect)
At 105,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Mazda 626 sits near the end of a clear downward trend in federal complaints and recalls. After complaints peaked at 518 in 1995 and recalls peaked at 6 in 1998, the 2001 model recorded 190 complaints and just 1 recall—both well below the generation's mid-1990s highs and continuing the decline seen in 1999 and 2000. Technical service bulletins remained elevated at 101, close to the 1998-2000 peak of 106, and the top complaint area by a wide margin was Power Train with 124 of the 190 complaints, followed by Engine & Engine Cooling, Power Train/Equipment, and Air Bags with 10 or fewer each. The data also shows 10 crash-related and 4 fire-related complaints for 2001, though the records do not specify root causes. With complaints and recalls down sharply from earlier years yet power train concerns still dominant, 2001 is one of the better late-model years in this generation to consider, provided a pre-purchase inspection focuses on power train behavior.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
101
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
190
Owner complaints
10 involved a crash · 4 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 190 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train124
Engine & Engine Cooling10
Power Train,Equipment9
Air Bags9
Electrical System3
Tires3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

05E065000Fuel System, GasolineReported 05/10/2005

CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK… Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 101 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
07-004-252025-04-25Unknown Or OtherA musty/mildew type odor may come from the vents when the air conditioning (A/C) system…
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b2024-07-29Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a2024-06-07Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2001 626 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.