Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Maintenance Interval
Number of months orkilometers, whichever comes first
Months 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
×1000 km 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I
Brake fluid level I I I I I
Brake fluid R
Disc brakes IIIIII
Tire(Rotation) Rotate every 10,000 km
Tireinflation pressure and tire wear IIIIII
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*3
Inspect annually
Steering operation and linkages IIIIII
Power steering fluid level IIIIII
Front and rear suspension, balljoints and wheel
bearing axial play
III
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil R
Driveshaft dust boots I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassisand body T T T
All locks and hinges LLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIII
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicleswith the inscription FL22on the radiator cap itselfor the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacingthe coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federalregulations, failure to perform maintenance on these itemswill not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that allmaintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or kilometerperiod to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Check the tire repair fluid expirationdate every year when performing the periodic maintenance.Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new onebefore the expiration date.
8-12
Maintenance andCare
Scheduled Maintenance
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