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2000 Mazda B-Series

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 B-Series.

Body TRUCK

The 2000 Mazda B-Series truck operates within a model lineage covering 1996 through 2009, distinguished by 3 recalls and 59 total owner complaints that primarily centered on tires. This specific year logged fewer issues than the generation's peak of 80 complaints in 1999 but substantially more than the 4 reported during the 2009 model year. Consequently, the 2000 edition sits between the highest and lowest points of the model's complaint history, marking a middle ground in its long-term reliability trajectory.

Model year201020092008200720062005200420032000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 59 · 540 CCA battery, OE oil filter YF0914302A. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 59 · 540 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP225-70R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterYF0914302A
Engine air filterZZP023603
Fuel filter1F2013470A
Spark plugGY0118110
Battery0000800059WB
Front wiper bladesZZR067330
Serpentine beltZZP318381 alt ZZP018381C
ThermostatZZP315171 alt ZZP015173

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14-15 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs11-13 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings23-28 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts116-123 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54-64 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts11-14 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsUpper: 15-

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket148.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle85.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)MT: 795, AT: 790 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)MT: 35, AT: 30 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)780 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)20 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)790 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)40 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.88 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeSP-20
Oil Capacity9.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance540 cca
Standard BCI Group Number59

Service checks

Pressure Test13-18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief13-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature183-190 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)30-65
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)56-72
Injector Primary Resistance12-16 ohms
Engine Oil Pressure40-60 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM2000 rpm

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH 10.00 inch DRUM
Torque Caliper to Bracket21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125-169 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 10.00 inch DRUM
Torque Caliper to Bracket21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle125-169 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH 10.00 inch DRUM
Drum Nominal Diameter10 in / 9 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
126-30 ft. lbs., Step 2: 31-3626–30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
151 ft. lbs.51 ft. lbs
251 ft. lbs.51 ft. lbs
390-100 degrees.90–100 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
125 ft. lbs.25 ft. lbs
253 ft. lbs.53 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Step 1 · 59.0 ft. lbs.

2Loosen bolts 360 degrees360 degrees
333.0-41.0 ft. lbs.33–41 ft. lbs
463.0-73.0 ft. lbs.63–73 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
110 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5210 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115-22 ft. lbs., step 2: 44-5915–22 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
151-59 ft. lbs., Step 2: 76-8451–59 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
125 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7225 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miPCV Valve (replace) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miTiming Belt (inspect)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Mazda B-Series sits in the middle of its generation’s reliability arc, with 59 federal complaints—a noticeable decline from the 80 reported in 1999 but still above the 38 seen in 2001. Recalls dropped slightly from the 1998–1999 peak (5 and 4, respectively) to 3 in 2000, aligning with the generation’s gradual improvement in later years. Complaint trends for the 2000 model center on tires and powertrain (11 each), though the data doesn’t specify root causes, and crash-related complaints (7) remain a concern. Compared to the sharp decline in complaints post-2001, the 2000 model reflects transitional reliability—neither the worst nor the most refined. With no investigations opened and a moderate recall count, it’s a mid-pack year, but the elevated tire and powertrain complaints warrant thorough pre-purchase inspection. **Takeaway: The 2000 B-Series is a reasonable buy only if priced accordingly and verified free of tire or transmission issues.**

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
125
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
59
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 59 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires11
Power Train11
Air Bags4
Steering4
Structure3
Seats3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Visibility2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 125 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
09-038-242024-08-08Electrical SystemIn accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b2024-07-29Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a2024-06-07Unknown Or OtherMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-242024-02-12SteeringMazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
09-016-232023-02-28Electrical SystemSpeedometer replacement procedure

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Does the 2000 B-Series have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.