Representative photoBattery boost for a 1997 Mazda 626
Battery boost for the 1997 Mazda 626: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1997 Mazda 626 for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1997 Mazda 626: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 21 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 24 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 29 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 396 L (14 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,800 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,038 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1997 Mazda 626
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 358 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (244), engine and engine cooling (43) and air bags (39). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
| 98V249000 | 1998-10-08 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Mazda 626: Battery boost
CarmaCars does not do this work itself. For battery service on the 1997 Mazda 626, we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your car, your notes
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 626. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder, driving through a 5-speed manual.
From request to repair
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A car while yours is in the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Car care, briefly
Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
What to ask
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies.
Want a price?
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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