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1989 Mazda B2600

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1989 B2600.

Transmission Manual 5-spd

The 1989 Mazda B2600 arrived equipped with a manual five-speed transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. With zero recalls on record and a minimal single owner complaint logged—centered specifically on the seats—this model year represents a notably quiet chapter in the model's reliability history. For researchers, that scarcity of reported issues signals a year largely free of systemic defects, positioning the 1989 variant as a benchmark for mechanical stability within the B2600 lineage.

Model year1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/20/17 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	193.7 in
Overall width	65.7 in
Overall height	61.8 in
Wheelbase	117.7 in
Curb weight	3322 lb
Track (front / rear)	56.7 / 56.3 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	16 / 20 / 17 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	3.6 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Power Steering Fluid	DEXRON OR MERCON V

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.

Every 7,500 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
At 15,000 mi	Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Power Booster Unit (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Body Fasteners (torque) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · High Altitude Compensator Filter (replace) · Ignition Timing (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
Every 80,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (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 1989 Mazda B2600 dominate in one area — the seats, 1 of 1 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 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the seats 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Seats1

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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
008/97	1997-05-19	Equipment	USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
001/97G	1997-04-08	Electrical System	MAINTENANCE 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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VIN

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Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

Does the 1989 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 16 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.