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Choice of Mazda 626 GE with two-litre petrol engine and mechanical box already soon 4 years ago was completely and unambiguously the choice of the mind, and not the heart. This is my first car. Two or three months before the purchase, working time was mercilessly spent on forums, articles, talking about cars. I took a test drive with the help of a friend. It turned out that on back seat I like it even more than the front one. At some point, the choice clearly fell on the Mazda, and then everything went easier. The car was chosen from the site kolesa.kz, giving preference to real owners, not outbids. And only in the hometown of Ust-Kamenogorsk, because here everything is familiar and reliable. They took the matter seriously. An auto mechanic went with me to every inspection, and if he said that everything was in order, we went to the service station and looked at everything more intently. Just inspected about seven cars. Well, in terms of the combination of qualities, my green Mazda won. Although there was a better option. Dark blue, recently arrived from Germany, ideally the car had a more than inadequate hostess. Firstly, she appointed a meeting place at the bazaar in the most passing place, blocked the passage. Secondly, when asked to go to the service station, she screamed: “Who are you! I'm not going anywhere!" and left. But the car was great. My car had flaws in the body, very soft suspension, crispy grenade, mirrors did not turn (had not been fixed until now). In the asset, the engine and gearbox work flawlessly, and somehow quickly liked the green color of the car.
The first six months were filled with leisurely driving around the city and outside the city, the gradual replacement of everything that needs to be replaced. It turned out that the forums did not lie, spare parts are really available and inexpensive. So inexpensive that I tried to buy original parts. It turned out that the engine on the car is really almost ideal. Consumption at quiet ride was 6-7 liters in the city. Well, it is important to say here that my calm and unhurried ride played a role here. At the moment, the consumption in the city I have 7-10 liters. And this engine pulled always and everywhere, and always a supply of power under the pedal. But the suspension, springs and shock absorbers caused an ambivalent attitude. They were very soft and tired. But in the city it didn’t get much, on ideal asphalt the car went just fine. But outside the city, especially at speeds of about a hundred or more, I had to look out for bumps and waves. Getting on a bump almost always happened a breakdown and buildup. In the end, I decided that safety is more important and changed the struts and springs at once. All top K-Flex and Kayaba. I can't be happy.
When there was a sharp devaluation of the ruble, and the tenge remained at the old level, I, like most Kazakhstanis, thought about buying a car in Russia. Possibly new. And I came to the conclusion that there is nothing to buy, with a budget of up to $ 10,000. I can scrape together a new Hyndai Solaris, but what do I get for that money? Quiet interior and three years of quiet life. Cotton engine and front glass pillars, because of which nothing is visible on the sides. But from 3 to 5 years old, this car will start to crumble, and then nothing will save you. What is the plus of Japanese and German women of the 90s is reliability and maintainability. As long as there are spare parts for my Mazda, it will drive.

The Mazda 626 was made in several forms (the model first appeared on the market in 1982). But we are now interested in a very popular secondary market generation of this car, produced from 1992 to 1997. Typically, such machines are designated by the letters GE (the fourth and fifth letters in the VIN number).

Most often, Mazda GE has a hatchback body - outwardly, such cars look more interesting than traditional sedans in Russia. Although we will still be correct - design is a purely personal matter and someone, for sure, is a fan of 4-door cars. You can sometimes hear that the characteristic disease of hatchbacks with their large and severe back door is the wear of the gas struts, due to which the door can somehow hit the owner of the car hard on the head (the original shock absorber costs $ 30-40 apiece). However, in reality, it turns out that only a small part of car owners face this problem. And besides, the cost of spare parts in this case is not so high as to write down the Mazda 626 as a fat minus in terms of reliability.

Made on the basis of the Mazda 626 and two more cars. It's a two-door coupe called the MX-6 and also Mazda model Xedos 6 (Eunos 500 in Japan). The latter is a luxury version of the Mazda 626 with its original body and very luxurious interior trim. So if you want to have comfortable car with a maximum of "bells and whistles", then you should turn your attention to Xedos 6, and not look for expensive equipment 626th model. Moreover, outwardly Mazda Xedos 6 seems much prettier to many than Mazda 626. True, one important point should be noted here - in the event of an accident, finding non-original or used body parts for Xedos 6 is unrealistic, since this car is rare in Russia. And the cost of new elements is considerable.

Yes, and for the Mazda 626 body parts are not cheap. For example, in stores they ask for about $270 for the headlight, $275 for the doors, and $260 for the hood. According to the owners of these "Japanese", in some cases, the original "iron" in a box with the Mazda inscription is more expensive than similar items on a BMW or Mercedes! It saves only that now there is an opportunity to buy used parts that are several times cheaper. Russian salt and weather conditions have still not been able to make the Mazda 626 metal covered with a bashful rusty coating - even the cars of the first years of production have no problems with corrosion (only if there was no poor-quality repair). Alas, the same cannot be said about the exhaust system. The rear part of the Mazda 626 muffler rarely lives in Russia for more than 3 years (often the “bank” is damaged and due to not too much ground clearance, which does not fit well with our roads). Buying the original is too ruinous, so the owners are forced to install non-original ones (very good mufflers for the Mazda 626 are made by Walker) or look for a replacement from other cars.

Here is a point to note. Engines and chassis The Mazda 626 GE was used by Kia to create the Clarus. This is very often used by owners of Mazda cars with its expensive spare parts, preferring to put parts made for the Korean model on the car. The benefits are often very tangible. For example, the front suspension arm for some Mazda 626s is a perfect fit from Clarus. And the price differs very significantly - for a Japanese product they ask for $175-220, and for a Korean one only $50-70. The quality of the levers (as well as other elements) is almost the same.

He used to be more

You can’t call the complete set of even the simplest Mazda 626 poor - air conditioning is more of a rule than some kind of exception. By the way, if there is regular acoustics, then sometimes it’s not bad at all, since some Mazda 626s were equipped with equipment from the “cool” Onkyo company. Landing in the car is comfortable, although tall people sometimes complain of tightness. In addition, rearward visibility in the Mazda 626 GE is not the best, especially in hatchbacks.

The Mazda 626 also has several drawbacks. One of them is that the car does not have very good sound insulation (of course, if we compare a Japanese car with other foreign cars of similar dimensions, and not with our “nines”). Because of this, owners are often forced to make additional sound protection. Claims are expressed to the second row of seats. Despite the large dimensions of the car (Mazda 626 is larger than currently produced Mercedes C-class, Nissan Primera or Opel Vectra), there is not much space in the back seat. It even comes to the point that the knees of those sitting behind rest against the front seats on which there are people of average height. Yes, and the three of us behind are also not too great. Why the creators of the car did not take the opportunity to make a large interior is anyone's guess, because the previous Mazda 626 was more spacious!

In defense of the Mazda 626, we can say that the build quality of the cabin deserves all praise. Parts made of not the most expensive plastic fit perfectly to each other and rarely creak even on older cars (except when the interior has been dismantled several times). It is also nice that the air conditioner, electric drives and other available “bells and whistles” work for a long time and break down very rarely.

The main thing is not to click

Gasoline engines installed on the Mazda 626 can have both 4 and 6 cylinders. The first, of course, are more common. The most modest gasoline engines are 1.8-liter units, of which there were two pieces (sometimes they say that they have a volume of 1.9 liters.). One of these engines produced 90 hp, and the second already 105 hp. Next comes a 2.0-liter engine with 115 hp. When buying a Mazda 626 2.0, you should not expect some breathtaking dynamics. This motor is not intended for a sharp ride. But on the other hand, the price of such machines is more modest than the more “fancy” specimens, and fuel consumption is less. In addition, even 90 "horses" is enough for daily operation in the city, especially since 4-cylinder engines are distinguished by a decent supply of torque at the “bottoms”. There are in the Mazda 626 GE range and several V6 engines with a volume of 1.8 liters and 2.0 liters at once. and 2.5 l. The first two are practically never found in our secondary market - cars with small V6 displacements were sold only in Japan. As for the 2.5-liter unit with 163 hp, it can be seen under the hood of the Mazda 626 quite often. In addition to a decent amount of “horses”, this 2.5-liter “six” is distinguished by high torque even at the very bottom and very smooth operation.

Yes, and there are no problems with the reliability of the V6 - the motor proper care very reliable and able to work without problems for more than 300-400 thousand km. But in reality, it turns out that the power unit requires one or another repair more often. The fact is that Mazda engines, like no other, are demanding on the quality of the oil. It should be only the most expensive, and it’s better not to experiment, filling in some cheap products for the sake of saving several hundred rubles (moreover, domestic Mazda repairmen recommend changing the lubricant not after 10 thousand km, but a little earlier). And no additives! Otherwise, the hydraulic lifters will start tapping pretty quickly. Only an autopsy will show how many hydraulic lifters need to be changed, but it is often necessary to install the entire kit (each part costs $15-25). Considering that there are 16 hydraulic lifters in a 4-cylinder engine, it turns out that you need to spend $240-400 plus another $40-100 for work (for a 6-cylinder engine, a set of hydraulic lifters will cost $384-600, respectively). So, before buying a car, it is very desirable to “listen” to the engine when it has not yet warmed up - in this case, the clatter of worn compensators is immediately audible.

Mazda 626 engines have no more unpleasant features. Naturally, you need to remember that every 60-100 thousand km. it is necessary to change the timing belt with rollers (about $ 150 with work). Moreover, when performing this operation, it is better to ask the master to immediately install a new camshaft oil seal (it costs a “penny”). You also need to remember that in cars with a V6 engine, the engine mount wears out more often due to the greater weight. power unit. But there is nothing wrong with that - for $ 50 you can find a good non-original part. It is not criminal that the oil pressure sensor often breaks on some cars. Usually, to solve this problem, it is enough to buy a reliable original spare part ($12).

When operating a Mazda 626 (especially with a V6 engine, although this applies to 4-cylinder engines to the same extent), you need to monitor the temperature of the coolant. They say that it is enough to overheat the engine just once (in the summer in a traffic jam this can be easily overlooked, and besides, the contacts of the fan sensor are periodically oxidized on the Mazda 626), as the “head” begins to lead. Repair with purchase original parts it can be simply ruinous for the budget, although the purchase of used parts will not please you either (which is why you need to monitor the integrity of the pipes and be sure to change the coolant every two years). If you follow all the simple rules of operation, the engine will serve for a very long time. So cars with 4- and 6-cylinder engines can be safely recommended for purchase.

But what should not be taken is the Mazda 626 with diesel unit. It is only one with a volume of 2.0 liters. and a power of 75 hp. Moreover, experts recommend abandoning a diesel engine not because of its low power, but because of the complexity of the design, capriciousness and extremely expensive repairs. The fact is that this engine is not equipped with a traditional turbocharger, but with the so-called Comprex wave pressure exchanger. In short, the principle of its operation is that the exhaust gases, by means of a rotating rotor, condense the charge of air that enters the cylinders. That is, it is not the turbine that pumps air into the engine, but these same exhaust gases. The idea is very interesting, but in reality it turned out that with a run of 150-200 thousand km. the exchanger can break down, become clogged, etc. Only Mazda branded centers undertake its repair. And besides, the restored units do not work for too long. And the price of the new exchanger is impressive - more than $ 1.5 thousand. So in the end, even Mazda company in the late 90s, she decided to stop using the Comprex system.

Koreans help

The transmission on the Mazda 626 is usually a 5-speed manual. It is very reliable - in most cases, it is enough just to change the oil after 60-70 thousand km. It is rather difficult to predict the clutch life - when driving in Moscow traffic jams, and especially if there is a V6 engine under the hood, it can fail after 50-70 thousand km., But for more or less thrifty owners, the clutch lives about 80-100 thousand km (a new one costs about $250-300 with work). Sometimes you can find cars with "automatic". This transmission, alas, is not the most modern in its design (jerks are felt during switching), but there are no questions about its reliability either. Only on cars with very high mileage, clutch replacement may be required ($ 400-800). By the way, when operating vehicles with automatic transmissions care must be taken to ensure that the engine mounts function as expected (this applies mainly to V6). The fact is that with poor supports, not only the motor, but also the gearbox starts to “walk”, which leads to wear of the axle shaft seals. And this may end up with oil gradually leaking out of the transmission (although this happens very rarely). By the way, Mazda 626 was sold in the Japanese market with an all-wheel drive system, as well as center and rear differentials! However, there are very few such machines in the European part of Russia.

Suspension Mazda 626 is fully independent. But there is no need to be afraid of this. Despite the complexity of the design, the chassis rarely breaks down and does not require too much money for repairs. For example, if worn out spherical bearing in front (this happens with a run of over 100 thousand km.), Then you need to buy a new lever. The price of branded $175-220. But you should not be afraid. There are several ways to save money. Firstly, non-original parts ($60-120) can be found on sale. Secondly, as mentioned at the very beginning, for a Mazda 626 with a 2.0-liter engine (and there are most of these cars on the market), levers from Kia Clarus are perfect. Their price is $50-70. Well, if the details from Korean car do not fit, then some services offer to repress the ball joint (you can buy it for about $18). Here it can be noted that the suspension of the Mazda 626 with a V6 engine is seriously different from quieter cars with 4-cylinder units. As a result, many spare parts for powerful machines are more expensive, and there are very few non-original parts.

As a plus for the Mazda 626, one can also write down the fact that the silent blocks in the front suspension are changed separately from the lever (this operation, which costs $60-120, has to be done approximately every two years). But behind silent blocks are only assembled with levers (three levers for each of which there are two silent blocks). It is almost never necessary to change everything at once, and new levers do not cost too much - $ 30-60 apiece (replacement work will cost $ 8-12). Besides rear arms able to serve faithfully for about 100-150 thousand km. As a result, it turns out that the stabilizer struts, which serve 30-40 thousand km, turn out to be the most frequently changed part in the chassis. New rack front stabilizer costs about $13-25, and the rear is $15-35. At the same time, some repairmen advise putting racks from previous generation car with the index GD. They are cheaper and last longer.

Exploring technical condition car, you need to pay attention to steering rack. It can start to leak on cars older than 7-10 years. There is no need to buy a new rail assembly, as on some other foreign cars. But the repair will still empty the wallet by $ 150-300. somewhat spoils general impression about Mazda 626 brake system. The discs of the car rust quite quickly, and it happens that the calipers (especially the rear ones) are also damaged. The latter can usually be repaired for $50, but in some cases you have to buy the entire caliper - about $100-125 apiece. When operating the car, it is recommended to constantly use the "handbrake", otherwise it will turn sour. In addition, the drive mechanism parking brake you need to periodically lubricate and change the cables about once every 2-3 years (about $ 100-140 when using branded parts).

Mazda 626 in the back of GE is now found in the secondary market quite often. This car is traditional for the "Japanese" reliability, although if necessary Mazda repair is not cheap. True, lately everything appears more possibilities for savings. When choosing a car, it is best to immediately abandon the diesel engine that is complex in design. The V6 petrol engine is good for everyone, but the operation of these powerful machines is more expensive than the Mazda 626 with 4-cylinder units. So many masters advise buying cars with a 2.0-liter engine. Firstly, there are more of them on the market, and secondly, some suspension parts for such cars are suitable for Kia Clarus (spare parts for Koreans are much cheaper).

The first Mazda 626 hit the market in 1983 (body designation GC). They were produced in hatchback, sedan and even coupe bodies. The car was equipped with various engines, including a 2.0 liter diesel. It is worth noting that the Mazda 626 is not known by this name in all markets. In some countries the car was sold as Mazda Cosmo, Capella, MS-6, MS-8, Anfini and even Ford Telstar!

In 1987, a new Mazda 626 appeared with a GD body. Such cars were produced as a sedan, hatchback, coupe and station wagon. Under the hood of the Mazda 626 GD, you can find both carburetor and injection engines with a volume of 1.6 to 2.2 liters. Moreover, the most powerful was a 2.0-liter unit, which produced 148 hp. It should be noted that the Mazda 626 GD is still quite common in our secondary market, and these cars are distinguished by good reliability and easy maintenance.

The next generation Mazda 626 was shown in 1992 (such machines are designated by the letters GE). This car was produced in sedan and hatchback bodies. But the station wagon based on the 626 GE was not made - in the period from 1988 to 1994, a station wagon based on the 626 GD was introduced to the market (such cars are called GV).

Various engines were installed under the hood of the Mazda 626 GE, and not only 4-cylinder 1.8-liter ones. and 2.0 liters, but also 6-cylinder. The V6 engine was supplied to the European market only with a volume of 2.5 liters. (163 or 165 hp), but in Japan cars with a 1.8-liter V6 were sold. and 2.0 l. By the way, in the Land of the Rising Sun it was also possible to purchase an all-wheel drive Mazda 626. Moreover, cars were produced in small quantities not only with an all-wheel drive system, but also with all four steerable wheels! Diesel was only one volume of 2.0 liters. 75 hp (he appeared in 1993). Its design was very original. Instead of standard turbocharging, it used a Comprex wave pressure exchanger, which until Mazda did not dare to use any car company. And the Japanese themselves later abandoned the Comprex system - the diesel engine turned out to be very complex and expensive to operate.

In 1997, the next generation Mazda 626 was shown with the GF index (sedan, hatchback and station wagon). The car had 1.8 liter engines under the hood. (90 or 101 hp), 2.0 l. (116 or 136 hp), as well as a 2.5-liter V6 with a capacity of 200 hp. In addition, there was also diesel version with a 2.0-liter engine (101 hp).

Mazda 626 GF became last car from a series of models 626. They were replaced in 2002 by a completely new model under the name Mazda 6 or Atenza, which is still produced and enjoys great success all over the world (including Russia). Mazda 6/Atenza equipped with gasoline engines 1.8 l. (120 hp), 2.0 l. (141 or 145 hp) and 2.3 liters. The last motor, depending on the market and modification, produces 152, 162, 166, 175 or 178 hp. In addition, there is a 3.0-liter V6 engine. (222 hp). Diesel only one - 2.0 liters. (121 or 136 hp).

The production of Mazda 626 cars was launched in 1979. First of all, cars of this brand were sent to dealers in the United States, in fact, the index 626 itself was assigned to separate right-handed left-handed cars.

Initially the company manufacturer Toyo Kogyo put a 75 horsepower engine into their car. Naturally, the machine was set in motion by distributing the torque to rear axle. In other words, rear wheel drive.

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At the beginning of its evolution, the Mazda 626 was marketed as budget sedan with a very meager set of features in terms of engine power and passenger comfort. However, in the process of constant growth and implementation innovative technologies manufacturers were able to squeeze a great car out of this baby with a decent set of options.

Over the almost twenty-year history of the creation of 626, the outer shell and filling have changed several times. Restyled models were constantly produced, traction and power units were improved.

The always recognizable style of Mazda remained unchanged. Any modification was supplied with an internal combustion engine with a decent power reserve. This allows the simplest configuration of the Mazda 626 to balance on the verge of a passenger car and a sports car.

The power unit in the engine compartment has been repeatedly changed. The first internal combustion engine ran on gasoline and only in 1982 was introduced into the engine compartment diesel engine capacity 64 horsepower. The car received the Mazda 626 GC 2 sedan index.

Mazda 626 engines second generation, and its modifications

Mazda 626 engine index	Vehicle year	Power	Type of fuel
CB 1.6 H6	1979 - 1982	75 horsepower	petrol
CB 2.0 HE3	1979 - 1982	90 l/s	petrol
GC 1.6 F6	1983 - 1987	75 l/s	petrol
GC 2.0FE V8	1983 - 1987	93 – 120 l/s	petrol
GC 2.0D RF46	1984 - 1987	64 l/s	diesel
GC 2.0D RF46	1983 -1987	63 l/s	petrol
GC 2.0 I Turbo feet	1986 - 1987	118 l/s	petrol

Third generation Mazda 626 engines

Engine index	Year of car manufacture	Horse power	Fuel
F8 (12V)	1987 - 1992	82 - 94	petrol
F.E. (8V)	1987 - 1990	90, 94	petrol
FE (12V)	1987 - 1992	107	petrol
FE (16V)	1987 -1991	140 - 150	petrol
RF-N	1987 - 1991	60	diesel
F2	1987 -1992	115	petrol
F2T	1987 -1991	136	petrol

The engine for the Mazda 626 of the third generation with a station wagon body was equipped with a more resourceful and powerful potential. In this line there were three modifications with diesel engine, which were produced from 1988 to 1997. In the third generation of machines began to install four-wheel drive, which certainly brought the 626 to a new level.

In the fourth generation, you will no longer see station wagons or coupes. Only sedans and hatchbacks. Each new round of evolution, new engineering solutions for the power unit appear. In the penultimate version, there will no longer be weak engines of 50-60 horsepower.

Mazda 626 engines fourth generation year of issue 1991 - 1997

Petrol

Motor index and equipment	Htachback year	Year of manufacture	Motor power in horsepower
1.8FP	1991 -1997	1992 -1997	76 -106
2.0iFS	1991 -1997	1992 -1997	115 - 116
2.5 24V CL	1992 - 1997		163 -165
2.5 24V KL-ZE		1992 -1997	165

Diesel

2.0D GLX Comprex RF OHC	1993 -1997	1992 -1997	75
1.8FP		1994 -1997	76

The fifth and final generation of the 626 engines was released in 1997 and were produced until 2002. However, officially the last Mazda 626 left the assembly line in 2002, but the engines continued to be installed on the new Mazda 6.

Equipment	Engine index	Year of issue	power
01.06.2018	B6EW	1997 -1999	107
01.08.2018	FPY3	1997 -1999	90
01.08.2018	FP9A	1999 - 2002	100
2.0	FS	1997 -2002	115 -136
2.0 DITD	RF3F	1998 -2002	90
2.0TD		2000-2002	110
2.0 Turbo DI		1998 -2002	101

Every generation Japanese cars there are pros and cons, especially for the power unit. It's no secret that a car older than eight years old begins to eat up oil. In the Mazda 626, this happens earlier. The 626 line is no longer in production and is considered obsolete, but it cannot be written off. With proper care and timely current repair and replacement of consumables cars will last more than a dozen years.

You can hardly meet the first and second generation on the streets of cities, after all, time does not spare anyone. But you can pay attention to cars manufactured from 1991 to 2002. So, the most common engines are two-liter, 115 - 116 strong gasoline-powered units.

Not worth buying diesel car of this age. Constant change and modification of nodes engine compartment over time, it did its job and now it is quite difficult to find glow plugs for a diesel engine and other elements. gasoline engine You can still find it at the dismantling or in the parts store. Of course, this applies to cars manufactured before 1998 - 2000.

Summing up, we can say that the Mazda 626 produced in the last century still has the potential to surprise its owner. It is better to check the engine of the six more carefully, this does not mean that everything is bad in it. Diesel certainly loses to gasoline in terms of power and reliability.

Having chosen the Mazda 626 1.6, while driving, you will definitely want something more powerful. Therefore, it is better to choose 2.0 and 115 l / s. She has enough agility for another five or seven years for sure.

Advantages of Mazda 626 engines

It is quite difficult to compare the 626 engine of any modification with any other engine. In the early years of production, this car was put on a par with BMW, in the USA it was believed that Mazda is a budget option products of the German concern.

Advantages of the two-liter line injection internal combustion engines petrol fuel:

Acute gas. The instant transmission of information from the gas pedal to the damper allows you to send a signal to open it very quickly.
Good power of the power unit and its traction properties.
Quiet operation on idling. When the car is parked or in neutral, the engine is almost inaudible. But as soon as you turn on the gear and press the gas pedal, a beast breaks out from under the hood. This is what distinguishes Japanese cars, the ability to make quick decisions in any situation.

These machines have one significant disadvantage. All engines over 10 years old require engine oil additions from time to time.

sedan, number of doors: 4, number of seats: 5, dimensions: 4695.00 mm x 1750.00 mm x 1400.00 mm, weight: 1160 kg, engine size: 1991 cm 3 , two camshafts in the cylinder head (DOHC), number of cylinders: 4, valves per cylinder: 4, maximum power: 115 hp @ 5500 rpm, maximum torque: 170 Nm @ 4500 rpm, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 9.70 s, maximum speed: 198 km/h, gears (manual/automatic): 5 / -, view fuel: gasoline, fuel consumption (city/highway/combined): - / - / 8.0 l, tires: 195/65 R14

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