Mazda 626 Parts

The Mazda 626 is a car, also known as the Mazda Capella in Japan. Introduced in 1970 and discontinued in 2002, the Mazda 626 was engineered to be a bridge between the compact Familia and the larger Luce. Throughout its lifecycle, it transformed dramatically over generations through drive type (rear-wheel to front-wheel) and engine options (piston to Mazda's signature rotary). From when it debuted as a compact vehicle, it grew into a mid-size sedan, coupe, and hatchback. With each iteration, the goal remained the same: competing against the Honda Accord and Toyota Corona. The Mazda 626 came with a range of engine options, from an efficient four-cylinder to a more powerful V6. The latter generations hosted engines like a 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 125 horsepower and a 2.5-liter V6 making 165 horsepower. Manual transmissions were also offered throughout the entire lineup. The Mazda 626 boasted excellent build quality, reliability, and handling thanks to MacPherson struts up front and Twin-Trapezoidal Link (TTL) rear suspension in tandem with its sporty suspension setup. Although most brands would've been satisfied with that alone, Mazda continued its pursuit of driving prowess by offering manual transmissions on family sedans, vehicles that are usually associated with reliability rather than performance. Despite being up against heavy hitters like the Ford Taurus toward the end of its life cycle, the Mazda 626 appealed to buyers who sought performance without sacrificing comfort or practicality.

The Mazda 626, especially later models from the late '90s, has some pretty significant reliability problems, especially in the transmission system. Transmissions are a known weak point, and owners report failures at around 100,000 miles. This appears to be caused by inherent issues from the factory that lead to overheating and premature wear due to a poor cooling system design. Even with regular maintenance like fluid changes, these cars seem to eat through transmissions like no other. Replacement or repair costs can quickly add up, and an external transmission fluid cooler is recommended as a preventative measure rather than waiting for it to fail. On top of this, the 1999 model is also known for rough shifting, which is generally caused by internal wear or a lack of sufficient transmission fluid, which can lead to further damage if not taken care of. Another very common issue is the "crank but no start" condition, which is caused by either a tripped inertia switch that results in no fuel pressure or a failed distributor that leads to no spark at all. In most cases, resetting the inertia switch will fix this problem, but sometimes you'll need to replace faulty parts for your Mazda 626 if it keeps happening after being reset.

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