The 1.8-liter Mazda FP gasoline engine was assembled at a factory in Japan from 1991 to 1997 and was installed in the 626 hatchback sedan in the back of GE and the Japanese Xedos 6 clone called Eunos 500. The next generation of the 626 model was equipped with an already updated version of this unit FP-DE.
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 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
- This is a reliable engine, but he really does not like the use of low-quality oils;
- From cheap lubrication, hydraulic lifters here can knock already by 50-70 thousand km;
- In addition, units of this series are prone to oil consumption even at low mileage;
- According to the regulations, the timing belt is changed every 60,000 km, but when it breaks, the valves do not bend;
- The remaining engine problems are most often associated with the vagaries of the ignition system.
