Mazda1985–1993Technical specifications

E Series 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: E Series
Years: 1985–1993
Fuel: Petrol
Engine code: FE

Performance & efficiency

Power: 65 kW (88 hp)
Engine size: 1,998 cc
Cylinders: 4 · OHC
Compression ratio: 8.6:1
Fuel system: Hitachi

Fluids & capacities

Engine oil (with the filter): 3.9 litres

All 111 specifications below

Engine & identification

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type	4/OHC
Capacity (Fiscal) cc	1998 (1984)
Compression ratio :1	8,6
Suitable for unleaded petrol	Yes
Minimum octane rating RON	91
Ignition system Type	TSZ-i
Ignition system Description	Trans-i
Trigger location	Distributor
Fuel system Make	Hitachi
Fuel system Description	Carb-2V
Diagnostic socket	Yes

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V	11,0
Primary resistance Ohm	1,5
Secondary resistance Ohm	6000-13000
Distributor (ECM) Make	Mitsubishi

Firing order

The firing order for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) is 1-3-4-2.

Firing order	1-3-4-2

Valve clearances

Valve clearances for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) are 0,30 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured hot.

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

Engine oil & fluids

Engine oil

The Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) takes 3.9 litres of engine oil with the filter.

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

Manual gearbox

The specified manual gearbox oil is SAE 75W-90.

See the reference table for the complete manual gearbox entries and their conditions.

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	➞-20°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-20
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	➞0°C
Engine oil grade SAE	5W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-25°C➞30°C
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-30
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-25°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	10W-40, 10W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Ambient temperature range	-10°C➞
Engine oil grade SAE	20W-40, 20W-50
Engine oil classification API/ACEA	SJ/A2
Engine with filter(s) litres	3.9
Other lubricants and capacities
Manual transmission oil grade SAE	75W-90
Manual transmission litres	1,7/2,0
Differential oil grade - rear SAE	90W
Differential rear litres	1.3
Cooling system - total capacity litres	7.5

Brakes & wear limits

Brake disc thickness

Brake discs on the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) are replaced at a minimum thickness of 18 mm (ventilated) front; the rear brake drums are replaced at a maximum diameter of 261,5 mm.

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front	18 mm
Maximum drum diameter for replacement Rear	261,5 mm

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Maximum drum diameter
Disc runout Front	0,10 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front	1 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear	1 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches	11-13

Service & electrical

Ignition timing

Basic ignition timing for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) is 6°±1° BTDC at 800 rpm.

Ignition timing	With vacuum
Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm	6±1/800

Battery

The Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) uses a 12 V, 50 Ah battery (reserve capacity 85 minutes).

Battery V/RC(Ah)	12/85 (50)

Spark plugs

The Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) uses NGK BPR5ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

Spark plugs Original equipment	NGK
Spark plug Type	BPR5ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8
Spark plugs Make	Bosch
Spark plug Type	WR7DC
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	BPR5ES
Electrode gap mm	0,8

Tuning and emissions

Ignition advance	Without vacuum and basic timing
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	0-2/1400
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	9-13/2500
Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm	23-27/5500
Vacuum check	Ignition timing advances
Vacuum range °Engine	8-12
Vacuum starts mbar	160
Vacuum ends mbar	326
Idle speed rpm	800-850
Oil temperature °C	60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO	1,5-2,5
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	0,85kW
Minimum starting voltage V	11,5
Maximum cranking amps A	135-165
Alternator Make	Mitsubishi
Regulated voltage V	14,4-15,0

Service checks and adjustments

Compression pressure bar	11,5
Oil pressure bar/rpm	3-4/3000
Radiator cap bar	0,75-1,05
Thermostat opens °C	86,5-89,5
Drive belt tension - alternator/PAS/AC mm	8-9

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar	0,27-0,33

Tightening torques

Cylinder head bolt torque

The cylinder head bolts on the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) 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
Sump bolts	7-11 Nm
Sump drain bolt	30-41 Nm
Flywheel/driveplate	96-103 Nm
Clutch pressure plate	22-32 Nm
Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt	157-167 Nm
Camshaft sprocket/gear	47-65 Nm
Camshaft carrier/cap	18-26 Nm
Camshaft/rocker cover	3-4 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
Steering track rod end	29-44 Nm
Brake caliper to carrier Front	—
Front caliper to carrier
Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front	—

Air conditioning

Air conditioning refrigerant Type	R12
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams	1600
Air conditioning oil Type	Suniso 5GS

Frequently asked questions

What is the firing order of the Mazda E Series 2.0?

The firing order for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) is 1-3-4-2.

What spark plugs does the Mazda E Series 2.0 use?

The Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) uses NGK BPR5ES spark plugs with a 0,8 mm electrode gap.

How much oil does the Mazda E Series 2.0 take?

The Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) takes 3.9 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 E Series 2.0?

Valve clearances for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) are 0,30 mm inlet and 0,30 mm exhaust, measured hot.

What is the cylinder head torque for the Mazda E Series 2.0?

The cylinder head bolts on the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) 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 E Series 2.0?

Basic ignition timing for the Mazda E Series 2.0 (1985–1993) is 6°±1° BTDC at 800 rpm.