Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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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
Tires
(with inflation pressure adjustment)
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*6
Inspect annually
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
C: Clean
Remarks:
*1 If the vehicle is operated primarily underany of the following conditions, replace the engineoil and oil filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or lowspeed operation
c) Driving for long period in coldtemperatures or driving regularly at short distance only
*2 Also inspect and adjust the powersteering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicleswith the inscription FL22on the radiator cap itselfor the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacingthe coolant.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in verydusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace theair filter more often
than the recommended intervals.
*5 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuoushard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humidclimates, replace the brake fluid annually.
*6 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.
Maintenance andCare
Scheduled Maintenance
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