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Specifications - v6 Mazda MPV V

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Application & GroupAmp Hr. Rating
MPV
Standard50
Heavy Duty65
929
Standard50
Heavy Duty80

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationQuantity
Cooling System (Includes Heater)
MPV7.4 qts. (7.0L)
929
Auto. Trans.9.9 qts. (9.4L)
Man. Trans.9.5 qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Included Filter)
MPV4.8 qts. (4.5L)
9295.7 qts. (5.4L) °
Automatic Transmission (ATF Dexron II)
MPV4.2 qts. (4.0L)
Manual Transmission (1)2.6 qts. (2.5L)
Rear Axle (SAE 80W-90)
MPV1.6 qts. (1.5L)
9291.4 qts. (1.3L)
(1) SAE 80W-90 for temperatures greater than 32°F (0°C), and SAE 75W-90 fot temperatures less than 32°F (0°C).
(1)SAE 80W-90 for temperatures greater than 32°F (0°C), and SAE 75W-90 fot temperatures less than 32°F (0°C).

FLUID CAPACITIES

SERVICE INTERVALS & SPECIFICATIONS

ComponentInterval (Miles)
Air Filter30,000
Camshaft Belt60,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel Filter60,000
Oil Filter7500
Spark Plugs(1) 30,000
(1) Inspect spark plugs every 15,000 miles.
(1)Inspect spark plugs every 15,000 miles.

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS

Application(1) Deflection In. (mm)
MPV (4-Cyl.)
Alternator13/32-15/32 (10-12)
A/C Compressor5/16-13/32 (8-10)
Camshaft Belt5/16-11/32 (8-9)
Power Steering Pump9/32 (7)
MPV (V6) & 929
Alternator11/32-13/32 (9-10)
A/C Compressor
MPV1/8-7/32 (4.5-5)
9299/32-11/32 (7-9)
Camshaft Timing Belt (2)7/32-9/32 (5-7)
Power Steering9/32-11/32 (7-9)
(1) Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. (2) Camshaft belt uses automatic adjuster.
(1)Deflection with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Camshaft belt uses automatic adjuster.

BELT ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS (NEW BELT)

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification
4-Cylinder
Compression Ratio8.4:1
Normal Compression Pressure185 psi (13.0 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure119 psi (8.4 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 )
V6
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure164 psi (11.5 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure114 psi (8.0 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders28 psi (2.0 kg/cm 2 )

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

No adjustment on all models.

4-Cylinder

  1. Right Side - All Intake.
  2. Left Side - All Exhaust.
  1. Inner Valves (Both Banks) - All Intake.
  2. Outer Valves (Both Banks) - All Exhaust.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
MPV.81-.996000-30,000
929.72-.8810,000-30,000

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE

DISTRIBUTOR SENSORS

ApplicationOhms
MPV900-1200
929 Ne-Ne, G1-G1 & G2-G2140-180

DISTRIBUTOR PICK-UP COIL RESISTANCE

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
MPV & 9294880 per foot

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationPlug Type (NGK)
MPV & 929ZFR5A-11, ZFR6A-11 or ZFR7A-11

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
MPV & 929.041 (1.0)13 (18)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - 4-Cylinder. Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - 4-Cylinder
Scheme 10: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - 4-Cylinder

Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - V6. Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - V6
Scheme 11: Firing Order & Distributor Rotation - V6

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationMan. Trans.(1) Auto. Trans.
MPV5 @ 7505 @ 770
(1) Auto. Trans. in "P".
(1)Auto. Trans. in "P".

IGNITION TIMING

ApplicationMan. Trans.Auto. Trans.
MPV11 @ 80011 @ 800
92915 @ 65015 @ 650

IGNITION TIMING

DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Note. Some models with Turbo engines and all V6 engines use computer controlled ignition advance timing. If ignition advance problems are present, see DIAGNOSIS and SELF-DIAGNOSIS information in this section.

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Scheme 12: DISTRIBUTOR SPECIFICATIONS

FUEL PUMP

Note. Fuel pump performance is a measurement of fuel pressure and volume availability, not regulated fuel pressure.

ApplicationSpecification
Pressure64-85 psi (4.5-6.0 kg/cm 2 )
Minimum Volume in 30 seconds1.1 Pts. (.66L)

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

ApplicationSpecification
At Idle With Vacuum31-38 psi (2.2-2.7 kg/cm 2 )
At Idle Without Vacuum38-46 psi (2.7-3.2 kg/cm 2 )

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
MPV & 92912-16

FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

ApplicationManual Transmission(1) Automatic Transmission
MPV (2)
4-Cyl.750 RPM770 RPM
V6780-820 RPM780-820 RPM
929 (2)630-670 RPM630-670 RPM
(1) Auto. Trans. in "P". (2) With wire in Green connector grounded.
(1)Auto. Trans. in "P".
(2)With wire in Green connector grounded.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

DASHPOT ADJUSTMENT

Application(1) RPM
MPV (V6) & 9293200-3800
(1) Speed when throttle lever contacts dashpot after deceleration.
(1)Speed when throttle lever contacts dashpot after deceleration.

DASHPOT ADJUSTMENT

IDLE SWITCH

ApplicationSpecification
Throttle at IdleContinuity
Throttle off IdleNo Continuity

IDLE SWITCH

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

RED Wire VoltageBLUE Wire Voltage Closed ThrottleBLUE Wire Voltage Wide Open Throttle
4.50-4.59.37-.543.58-4.23
4.60-4.69.38-.553.66-4.32
4.70-4.79.39-.563.74-4.41
4.80-4.89.40-.573.82-4.51
4.90-4.99.40-.583.90-4.60
5.00-5.09.41-.603.97-4.70
5.10-5.19.42-.614.05-4.79
5.20-5.29.43-.624.13-4.88
5.30-5.39.44-.634.21-4.98
5.40-5.49.44-.644.29-5.07
5.50.44-.664.29-5.17

TPS VOLTAGE

Test Condition (1)Continuity Between C-D
.02" (.5 mm)Yes
.03" (.7 mm)No
(1) Insert specified thickness gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever.
(1)Insert specified thickness gauge between throttle adjustment screw and stop lever.

TPS ADJUSTMENT

ApplicationCondition
Between TPS terminals A-D
Closed3500-6500 Ohms
Open3500-6500 Ohms
Between TPS terminals B-D
Closed300-1000 Ohms
Open3500-6500 Ohms

TPS RESISTANCE

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