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Valve Clearance

VALVE CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS

Application (1) In. (mm)
Except Mazda6 2.3L, Miata, Protege, Protege5 & Tribute 2.0L (2)
Mazda6 2.3L
Intake .009-.011 (.23-.28)
Exhaust .011-.013 (.28-.33)
Miata
Intake .007-.009 (.18-.23)
Exhaust .011-.013 (.28-.33)
Protege & Protege5 .009-.012 (.23-.30)
Tribute 2.0L
Intake .004-.007 (.11-.18)
Exhaust .011-.013 (.28-.33)
(1) Adjust valves with engine cold.
(2) Engines are equipped with hydraulic valve lash adjusters. Valve clearance is not adjustable.