Engine Mazda F8 1.8l

The 1.8-liter Mazda F8 engine was assembled at the company’s Japanese plant from 1982 to 2005 in several versions at once: with a carburetor and an injector, as well as with 8, 12 and 16 valve cylinder heads. This motor is known from the 626 model in the back of the GC-GD or the Bongo minibus.

The F-engine family includes: F6, FP, FP‑DE, F8, FE, FE‑DE, FE3N, FS, FS‑DE, FS‑ZE, F2.

The engine was installed on:

• Mazda 626 GC in 1982 – 1987; 626 GD in 1987 – 1992;
• Mazda Bongo 3 in 1983 – 1999; Bongo 4 (SG) in 1999 – 2005;
• Mazda Capella GC in 1982 – 1987; Capella GD in 1987 – 1992; Capella GV in 1987 – 1997;
• Mazda MX-6 GD in 1987 – 1992;
• Mazda Eunos 300 MA in 1989 – 1992;
• Mazda Persona MA in 1988 – 1992;
• Kia Capital in 1989 – 1994;
• Kia Concord in 1987 – 1991.

Specifications

Disadvantages of the Mazda F8 1.8l engine

• Modifications with a carburetor without proper tuning consume a lot of fuel;
• Versions with an injector are more reliable, the main problems are related to the ignition system;
• On long runs, an oil burner is often found due to the occurrence of piston rings;
• The timing belt runs an average of about 60,000 km, but when it breaks, the valves do not bend here;
• Hydraulic lifters do not tolerate cheap oil and can knock even up to 50 thousand km.