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2009 Mazda B-Series

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 B-Series.

Body TRUCK

The 2009 Mazda B-Series is a truck that marks the final year of a model run stretching back to 1996, and it stands out as the most reliable in that history with just four total owner complaints—the lowest count recorded across all years. While the top complaint area involves air bags and there are five recalls to note, this model year’s exceptionally low complaint volume, especially when compared to the 1999 peak of 80 complaints, signals a refined and dependable end to the B-Series lineage.

Model year2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002

Quick specs

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

Lug nut torque87-108 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 LF0514302B. 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 size255-70R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	LF0514302B
Engine air filter	1F7023603
Fuel filter	1F7013470A
Spark plug	1F2018110B
Front wiper blades	1F7067330
Serpentine belt	1F2018381 alt 1F2318381
Thermostat	LF0315165A alt L35715170B

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 87-108 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	10
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5 Pints,
Manual Transmission Fluid	ATF
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.5
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	11-13 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings	SOHC: 30-36 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	SOHC: 14-22 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	13 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	7.4 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	16 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	SOHC: 75-85 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	148.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	85.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	87-108 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	162 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 Turbo rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	50 rpm
Ignition Timing	Turbo: 10, Non-Turbo: 8 degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPM	Idle rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	2.06 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Standard BCI Group Number	59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	59
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	540 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	20 - MAXIMUM PRESSURE psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	183-190 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	39
RPM	39 @ Idle rpm
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-40
RPM	30-40 @ Idle rpm
Injector Primary Resistance	11.4

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	85 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

15 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., step 2: 85 degrees SOHC

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

71-77 ft. lbs., step 2: 87-93

71–77 ft. lbs

Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

10 ft. lbs., Step 2: 52

10 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 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 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.

At 5,000 mi	Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
Every 5,000 mi	Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect) · Wheel Lug Nut (torque)
Every 10,000 mi	Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 50,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (replace) · Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)

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 2009 Mazda B-Series closes its generation with the lowest complaint volume on record at just four reports, continuing a steady decline from 73 in 1996 and marking a sharp drop from 37 in 2007 and 11 in 2008. Despite minimal complaints, recall activity rises to five campaigns — the highest since 1998 and above the three recalls in each of the three prior years — while investigations remain at zero and TSBs hold at 72, matching 2008 and down from a peak of 136 in 2001. The complaint profile is narrow, with three air bag reports and one uncategorized issue; the data does not specify root causes for the recalls or the air bag complaints. Zero crash or fire complaints were recorded for the year. This final model year shows exceptionally low owner-reported problems but elevated manufacturer corrective action, suggesting potential latent issues addressed proactively. For a buyer, 2009 is a strong candidate if all five recalls have been remedied, given the minimal complaint history and end-of-generation maturity.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Air Bags3

Unknown Or Other1

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 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
SA-029-26	2026-04-21	Power Train	This Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below: The changes are…
09-038-24	2024-08-08	Electrical System	In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing…
SA-011-24b	2024-07-29	Unknown Or Other	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24a	2024-06-07	Unknown Or Other	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…
SA-011-24	2024-02-12	Steering	Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 59 battery Engine oil filter LF0514302B Engine air filter 1F7023603 Fuel filter 1F7013470A Spark plug 1F2018110B

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2009 B-Series have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.