When to replace the Oil Filter on your MAZDA 626
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Oil filter : 1 year / 15000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Oil Filter for 626 IV (GE) and other MAZDA models
Tools
Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 626 IV (GE). List of the tools you'll need:
All-purpose cleaning spray
Drive socket # 19
Oil filter cup socket 65/14F
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Funnel
Oil drain pan
Fender cover
Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 626 IV (GE). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the oil filter every time when changing motor oil.
  • Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MAZDA 626 IV (GE) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 626 IV (GE). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    The vehicle must be on even keel, and if it is at an angle, the drain plug must be at the lowest point.All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  2. Step 2
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    Put a waste oil container with at least 5 l capacity under the drainage hole.
  3. Step 3
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    Unscrew the drain plug. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 4
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    Drain the used oil.
    Replacement: engine oil and filter – MAZDA 626 IV (GE). Professionals recommend:
    Caution! The oil may be hot.Wait until the oil has completely drained from the drainage hole.
  5. Step 5
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    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole.
  6. Step 6
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    Screw in the new drainage plug and tighten it. Use a drive socket #19. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 nm torque.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the area of the oil pan drainage hole. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the oil filter. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Put the old oil filter in the container.
  9. Step 10
    Clean the oil filter seat.
    Step 11
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    Screw the new filter into its place. Use the 65/14F socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 12
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    Lower the car.
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