Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 B-Series.
The 2010 Mazda B-Series follows a documented complaint history from 1996 to 2009, where reported issues dropped from a high of 80 in 1999 to a low of 4 in 2009. This significant reduction in complaints suggests that the 2010 model year sits at a peak of reliability relative to the series' history. This trend indicates that the 2010 model represents the most stable point in the vehicle's recorded lifecycle.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 59 · 540 CCA battery. 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.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 21.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 11-13 ft-lbs |
| Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings | SOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | SOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 12-14 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 32-47 ft-lbs |
| Main Bearings | SOHC: 75-85 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 21.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | OHC: 13-15 ft-lbs; OHV: 14 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 162 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-2-3-4-5-6 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 700 Turbo rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Ignition Timing | Turbo: 10, Non-Turbo: 8 degrees |
| Ignition Timing Reference RPM | Idle rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 2.06 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 59 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 540 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 59 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 540 cca |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 39 |
| RPM | 39 @ Idle rpm |
| Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO) | 30-40 |
| RPM | 30-40 @ Idle rpm |
| Engine Oil Pressure | 40-60 psi |
| Engine Oil Pressure RPM | 2000-3000 rpm |
| Intake Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Exhaust Valve Lash | Hydraulic in |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 21-26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 21-26 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 85 ft-lbs |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0004 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.003 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.024 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.024 in |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 41 ft. lbs., step 2: 85 degrees SOHC | 41 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 71-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-93 | 71–77 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 10 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52 | 10 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 17 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09-016-23 | 2023-02-28 | Electrical System | Speedometer replacement procedure |
| 01-010-22 | 2022-09-26 | Power Train | Some customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold… |
| 09-024-22 | 2022-07-18 | Electrical System | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing… |
| 02-004-22 | 2022-05-24 | Suspension | Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most… |
| 01-006-21-3779a | 2021-08-24 | Electrical System | This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper… |
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