Representative photoEngine repair for a 1998 Mazda 626
Engine repair for the 1998 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 1998 Mazda 626 for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
1998 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 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 26 | 25 | 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$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $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 1998 Mazda 626
- NHTSA lists 4 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 434 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (320), engine and engine cooling (90) and electrical system (14). 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... |
| 00V134000 | 2000-05-09 | engine and engine cooling:engine | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER COULD BREAK. |
| 98V243000 | 1998-10-02 | equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc. | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN A HOT, HUMID ENVIRONMENT WITH THE WINDOW OPEN AND AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR CONDENSATION TO ENTER THE AUDIO UNIT AND CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| 97V228000 | 1997-12-17 | fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO A PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) INSTALLED CAN, UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, TRIGGER A SHIFT IN AIR-FUEL RATIO TO AN OVERLEAN CONDITION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair for the 1998 Mazda 626
Your 1998 Mazda 626 needs engine work? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it and rent you a car meanwhile. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Before the shop sees your 626
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Its 2.0L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
A car while yours is in the shop
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Before the shop starts
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Car care, briefly
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
One more step
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
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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