Mazda Protege
Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Mazda Protege — from 1995 to 2003.
1995–1998 Mazda Protege
1.5L I4 (Z5-DE) · FWD
92 hp / 92 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1995–1998 Mazda Protege
1.8L I4 (BP-ME) · FWD
122 hp / 117 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity6.6 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2003 Mazda Protege
1.6L I4 (ZM-DE) · FWD
105 hp / 107 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank13.2 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2003 Mazda Protege
2.0L I4 (FS-ZE) · FWD
130 hp / 135 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidMazda ATF M-V
Drain & fill2.6 qt
Full capacity7 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2003–2003 Mazda Protege
2.0L I4 Turbo (FS-DET) · FWD
170 hp / 166 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidGL-4 75W-90
Drain & fill2.8 qt
Full capacity2.8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank14.5 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change3,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter15,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi