Representative photoEngine repair for a 1997 Mazda 626
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Engine repair for the 1997 Mazda 626
Engine repair for your 1997 Mazda 626: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your 626
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 626. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Your rental while you wait
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
Good habits for your car
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule.
What to ask
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Want a price?
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request engine repair
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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