From 1997 to 2004, the company produced the Mazda FS-ZE 2.0-liter gasoline engine, which was used in Japanese versions of well-known models like the Premacy, Familia, and Capella. For affordable replacements for Mazda 323-626 vehicles, this power unit is frequently utilized.
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 Capella GF in 1997 – 2002;
- Mazda Capella GW in 1997 – 2002;
- Mazda Familia BJ in 2000 – 2004;
- Mazda Premacy CP in 2001 – 2004.
Specifications
| Production years | 1997-2004 |
| Displacement, cc | 1991 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 165 – 170 |
| Torque output, Nm | 175 – 185 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 83 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 92 |
| Compression ratio | 10.0 |
| Features | DOHC, VICS |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| 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 3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mazda Capella 2001) — city — highway — combined |
12.5 7.7 9.1 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 138.2 |
Disadvantages of the Mazda FS-ZE engine
This engine has a good resource and is dependable despite the high boost;
Above all, the motor’s fear of overheating causes it to lead the aluminum head right away;
Oil consumption frequently increases to 1 liter per 1000 kilometers after 150,000 kilometers;
There are no hydraulic lifters, and valve clearances must be changed every 100,000 kilometers. The timing belt should be replaced every 60,000 kilometers, but if it breaks, the valves won’t bend.