From 1991 to 1997, a Japanese factory assembled the 1.8-liter Mazda FP gasoline engine, which was installed in the Japanese Xedos 6 clone known as the Eunos 500 and the 626 hatchback sedan behind GE. An upgraded version of this FP-DE unit was installed in the subsequent generation of the 626 model.
F6, FP, FP-DE, F8, FE, FE-DE, FE3N, FS, FS-DE, FS-ZE, and F2 are all members of the F-engine family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mazda 626 GE in 1991 – 1997;
- Mazda Eunos 500 CA in 1994 – 1996.
Specifications
| Production years | 1991-1997 |
| Displacement, cc | 1839 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 90 – 115 |
| Torque output, Nm | 145 – 155 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 9.1 |
| Features | DOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda 626 1995) — city — highway — combined |
10.5 6.2 8.3 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~350 000 |
| Weight, kg | 131.8 |
Disadvantages of the Mazda FP 1.8l engine
Although this engine is dependable, he truly dislikes using inferior oils;
Here, hydraulic lifters can already travel 50–70 thousand kilometers with inexpensive lubrication;
Additionally, even at low mileage, this series’ vehicles are prone to oil consumption;
The timing belt is supposed to be replaced every 60,000 kilometers, but when it breaks, the valves do not bend; the ignition system’s whims are typically the cause of the remaining engine issues.