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Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
626 1987-1992 2
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (FE)
  • 2.2i 12V Petrol (F2)
626 1992-1997 2
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (FS)
  • 2.5i V6 24V Xerxes Petrol (KL)
626 1997-2003 1
  • 2.0 HP Petrol (FS)

What is the role of the Mazda 626 air filter?

All the oxygen the engine needs passes through the air filter. Dust is abrasive and can cause premature engine wear. A clogged filter also causes increased fuel consumption and reduced performance.

When should you change the Mazda 626 air filter?

Generally replace every 20,000–40,000 km or every 1–2 years. In dusty environments or for frequent off-road use, replace more frequently.

Is it difficult to change the Mazda 626 air filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. The air filter is normally very accessible. The whole operation takes 5–10 minutes and requires no tools in most cases.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
626 1983-1987 1983-1987 2.0 8V Petrol (FE), 2.0i 8V GT Petrol (FE) Petrol
626 1987-1992 1987-1992 1.8 12V Petrol (F8), 2.0 8V Petrol (FE), 2.2i 12V Petrol (F2) Petrol
626 1992-1997 1992-1997 2.0i 16V Petrol (FS), 2.5i V6 24V Xerxes Petrol (KL) Petrol
626 1997-2003 1997-2003 2.0 HP Petrol (FS) Petrol