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Servicing a Jap import Mazda with VVT

  • 28-10-2011 1:04pm
    #1
    coolbeans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,129 ✭✭✭


    Hey all, I'm looking for some advice on servicing a '98 Jap import Mazda Familia Sport AKA 323F 1.5. The engine is slightly unusual in that it's got variable valve timing and from research a fair bit more power than the comparable 1.5 323F sold here back in 1998. The red line starts at 7,500rpm so maybe the tolerances are different from the 1.5 88bhp that was officially sold here. As far as I can make out this engine was never officially sold in the EU so I'm wondering what spark plugs and oil I should use.
    Also, I'm looking to buy a tool kit for these kinds of jobs as I'm not living on farm anymore and I'd like something that's good value and that'll be there when I need it. Some suggestions on the best service kits would be very welcome.

    Also, what oil should I use.


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  • #2
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,883 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    The increase in power could be due to the fact that normal petrol in Japan has a higher octane rating than our 95 RON.

    Have you tried any of the forums like www.mazdas247.com ? You might get a better answer there.


  • #3
    msg11
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,572 ✭✭✭msg11


    coolbeans wrote: »
    Hey all, I'm looking for some advice on servicing a '98 Jap import Mazda Familia Sport AKA 323F 1.5. The engine is slightly unusual in that it's got variable valve timing and from research a fair bit more power than the comparable 1.5 323F sold here back in 1998. The red line starts at 7,500rpm so maybe the tolerances are different from the 1.5 88bhp that was officially sold here. As far as I can make out this engine was never officially sold in the EU so I'm wondering what spark plugs and oil I should use.
    Also, I'm looking to buy a tool kit for these kinds of jobs as I'm not living on farm anymore and I'd like something that's good value and that'll be there when I need it. Some suggestions on the best service kits would be very welcome.

    Also, what oil should I use.

    If you can find out what the engine code is you should be able to find the parts you need for the car.

    As for tools, well it's up too you. Right get tools with a lifetime warrenty then you know there up too scratch. Don't touch off tools from Aldi, Lidl, Halfords without the warrenty. I was taking out my engine and I literally when thru every tool I bought, used my dads tools. Open them up in seconds with a bit of WD40 !


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