Mazda Bongo Servicing

There are many specialist garage and dealers offering servicing and they are simple enough to service yourself with a bit of knowledge.

All Bongos in the UK are secondhand and so require regular servicing. Parts are freely available for the Bongo and there are many garages who can service your Bongo.

Mazda Bongo Friendee Service Repair Manual

mazda workshop manual The Mazda Bongo Friendee Service Repair Manual is 332 pages long and is a translated version of the Mazda Friendee / Ford Freda Workshop Manual.

All models are covered apart from Bongo petrol versions. This workshop manual contains full diagnostic diagrams and maintenance service and repair information for: 2.5L Diesel WLT engine, engine lubrication and cooling systems, fuel and emission control systems, engine electrical equipment, clutch, front and rear axles, manual and automatic transmission, steering wheel, propeller shaft, brakes, wheel and tyres, suspension and interior equipment.

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Tyre Sizes

Mazda recommends for load distribution, wider rear tyres than the front.

Front: 195/70 R15
Rear: 215/65 R15

Having said that, many people run around with the same size tyres front and rear (typically 205s) without experiencing any problems.

Tyre Pressures

Front: 32psi
Rear: 34psi

Engine Oil

UK climate: 10W/30
Colder climate: 5W/30

Checkpoints

Some points worth checking and noting:

Check front heater motors and relay switches in case of burn out.
Check CV joints for wear on 4WD vehicles.
Check for flashing 'hold' light on the dash – a sign of a potential gearbox problem.
Check for perished radiator hoses which can lead to a cracked cylinder head.
Glowplugs can fail in sudden cold snaps.