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2010 Mazda B-Series

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.

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Fitment & sizes

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.

Battery groupBCI 59 · 540 CCAOEM · verified

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-13 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsSOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsSOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12-14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-47 ft-lbs
Main BearingsSOHC: 75-85 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsOHC: 13-15 ft-lbs; OHV: 14 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub162 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Turbo rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition TimingTurbo: 10, Non-Turbo: 8 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.06 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Group Number59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Standard BCI Group Number59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)39
RPM39 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30-40
RPM30-40 @ Idle rpm
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000-3000 rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle85 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
141 ft. lbs., step 2: 85 degrees SOHC41 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
171-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-9371–77 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
110 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5210 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

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

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
17
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 17 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
09-016-232023-02-28Electrical SystemSpeedometer replacement procedure
01-010-222022-09-26Power TrainSome customers may experience a squeaking noise may be heard from the exhaust manifold…
09-024-222022-07-18Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
02-004-222022-05-24SuspensionSome customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most…
01-006-21-3779a2021-08-24Electrical SystemThis service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper…

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 2010 B-Series have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.