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1987 Mazda B2600

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1987 B2600.

Transmission Automatic 3-spd

The 1987 Mazda B2600 is offered with a three‑speed automatic transmission and returns EPA fuel‑economy figures of 15 city, 16 highway and 15 combined mpg. Owner‑reported issues are minimal, with just two total complaints recorded and no recalls issued for the model year. The leading complaint category centers on the engine and cooling system, suggesting that while the overall reliability picture is clean, attention to those components is warranted for this vintage.

Model year1993199219911990198919881987

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy15/16/15 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length193.7 in
Overall width66.9 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase118.1 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 16 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.6 Pints
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints, Rear, 2WD
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.6 Pints,
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering FluidATF

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; spark plugs every 50,000 mi.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake System (inspect) · Clutch Pedal Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Frame Fasteners (torque) · Jet Valve (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 50,000 miAir Injection System (inspect) · Air Injection System Solenoid Control Valve Air (replace) · Distributor Vacuum Advance (inspect) · Oxygen Sensor (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 60,000 miEGR Valve (inspect) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · High Altitude Compensator Filter (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.

Owner complaints about the 1987 Mazda B2600 dominate in one area — the engine & engine cooling, 2 of 2 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine & engine cooling pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
2
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

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 2 of 2 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
008/971997-05-19EquipmentUSE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G1997-04-08Electrical SystemMAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 1987 B2600 have open recalls?

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

What gas mileage does the B2600 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 16 highway / 15 combined mpg.