Mazda1989–1993Technical specifications

929 2.0: Technical specifications

Workshop data for the 2-litre petrol (engine code FE). Covers engine, fluids, brakes, service, torques and air conditioning: the figures to check before a job or a parts order.

Common faults & fixes

Summary

Match the engine code (FE) to the vehicle before ordering parts or applying these figures.

Vehicle specifications

Overview

Make: Mazda
Model: 929
Years: 1989–1993
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 85 kW (116 hp)
Engine size: 1,998 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Fuel system: Mazda

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 4.1 litres

All 144 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1998 (1984)
Compression ratio :1	10,0
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	95
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Mazda
Fuel system Type	EGI
Fuel system Description	MFI-i
Air metering Type	Flow
Combined ignition and fuel ECM	No
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	0,77-0,95
Secondary resistance Ohm	6000-30000

Firing order

The firing order for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) are 0,30 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

Valve clearance - INLET mm	0,30 cold
Valve clearance - EXHAUST mm	0,30 cold

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) takes 4.1 litres of engine oil with the filter.

See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

Manual gearbox

The manual gearbox has a listed capacity of 2.0 litres. The specified oil is SAE 80W-90.

Coolant

The listed total cooling-system capacity is 7.5 litres.

Grades, filling conditions and capacities

Lubricants and capacities — complete reference
Engine oil options
Ambient temperature range	➞0°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-20, 5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞30°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞40°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-18°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞15°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞40°C
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	4.1
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	80W-90
Manual transmission litres	2.0
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	75W-90
Differential rear litres	1.2
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.5
Brake fluid Type	DOT 3/4
Power steering fluid Type	Dexron II

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 20 mm (ventilated) front and 8 mm rear.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	20 mm
Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear	8 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	256 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Disc thickness variation Front	0,025 mm
Disc thickness variation Rear	0,025 Nm
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Disc runout Rear	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	2 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear	2 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	5-6

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) is 6°±1° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing	Without vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	6±1/800

Battery

The Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) uses a 12 V, 60 Ah battery (reserve capacity 90 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/90 (60)

Spark plugs

The Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) uses NGK BPR6ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR6ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Autolite
Spark plug Type	63
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Beru
Spark plug Type	14-7DU
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	W7DC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Champion
Spark plug Type	RN9YCC
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR6ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	0-2/1000
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	11-15/2300
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	14-18/3000
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances/Ignition timing retards
Vacuum range °Engine	16-20/4-8
Vacuum starts mbar	147/133
Vacuum ends mbar	466/266
Idle speed rpm	800-850
Oil temperature °C	80
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	2,0±0,5
HC level at idle speed ppm	300
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2	13-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2	0,5-2,0

Starting and charging

Starter motor Make	Mitsubishi
Starter motor Type	0,95kW
Maximum cranking amps A	162-198
Alternator Make	Mitsubishi
Alternator Type	65A
Alternator output A/V/rpm	60/14,4/2750
Regulated voltage V	14,4-15,0

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	9,6-13,7
Oil pressure bar/rpm	2,9-3,9/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,74-1,03
Thermostat opens °C	87-90
Drive belt size - alternator mm	12,5x1025
Drive belt size - PAS/AC mm	12,5x825
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	8-9

Fuel system

System pressure bar	2,35-2,75
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor Ohm/°C	280-350/80
Injector Ohm	12,0-16,0

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) are tightened in 3 stages: 20-26 Nm, then 50-56 Nm, then a final 80-86 Nm.

Cylinder head
Renew bolts	No
Tighten	20-26 Nm
Tighten	50-56 Nm
Tighten	80-86 Nm

Other engine tightening torques
Cylinder head instructions	—
Main bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Main bearings Stage 1	41 Nm
Main bearings Stage 2	82-88 Nm
Big end bearings Renew bolts/nuts	No
Big end bearings Stage 1	33 Nm
Big end bearings Stage 2	65-69 Nm
Oil pump to cylinder block	—
Oil pump to cylinder block
Sump bolts	10 Nm
Sump drain bolt	30-40 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	100 Nm/100 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	18-26 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	157-167 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	47-65 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	18-26 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	6-8 Nm
Inlet manifold to cylinder head	20-30 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head	20-30 Nm
Spark plugs	15-23 Nm
Chassis tightening torques
Front hub	98-177 Nm
Rear hub	235-314 Nm
Steering track rod end	30-45 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	83-93 Nm
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	78-117 Nm
ABS sensor Front	20 Nm
ABS sensor Rear	20 Nm
Road wheels	88-118 Nm

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	800
Air conditioning oil Type	DS-83P

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Mazda 929 2.0?

The firing order for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Mazda 929 2.0 use?

The Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) uses NGK BPR6ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Mazda 929 2.0 take?

The Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) takes 4.1 litres of engine oil with the filter. See the reference table for the complete engine oil entries and their conditions.

What are the valve clearances for the Mazda 929 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) are 0,30 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured cold.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Mazda 929 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) are tightened in 3 stages: 20-26 Nm, then 50-56 Nm, then a final 80-86 Nm.

What is the ignition timing for the Mazda 929 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Mazda 929 2.0 (1989–1993) is 6°±1° BTDC at 800 rpm.