Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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qSchedule
Maintenance
Interval
Number of monthsor kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.75
25
31.25 37.5 43.75
50
56.25 62.5 68.75
75
81.25 87.5 93.75
100
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust
Engine oil
*1
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter
*1
RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belts
*2
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Cooling system I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant
FL22 type
*3
R
Others Replace every 2 years
Air filter
*4
CCRCCRCC
Fuel filter Replace every 60,000 km(37,500 miles)
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Spark plugs Replaceevery 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Evaporative system (if installed) I I I I I I I I
Battery electrolyte level and
specific gravity
IIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid
*5
IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit (Brake booster)
and hoses
IIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses
and connections
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil R R
Front and rear suspension, ball
joints and wheel bearing axialplay
IIIIIIII
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km(50,000 miles)
Bolts and nuts on chassisand body T T T T T T T T
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)
Inspect annually
Tirerotation Rotate every 10,000km (6,250 miles)
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Maintenance andCare
Scheduled Maintenance
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