Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Schedule 1
I:
Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
L:
Lubricate
C:
Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
*
According to state and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not void your
emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at the
recommended time or mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.
Maintenance
Interval
(Number of months
or kilometers
(miles), whichever
comes first)
Months 6 12182430364248
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Engine valve clearance
I
Engine timing belt
Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)
Drive belt (tension)
II
Engine oil
RRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter
RRRRRRRR
Cooling system
II
Engine coolant
Replace at first 72,000km (45,000miles) or 36 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
Idle speed
II
Air filter
CCRC
Fuel lines and hoses
*
II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*
I
Spark plugs
RR
Brake lines, hoses and connections
II
Disc brakes
II
Steering operation and linkages
II
Manual transmission oil
R
Rear differential oil
R
Front suspension ball joints
II
Driveshaft dust boots
II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
II
Exhaust system heat shields
II
All locks and hinges
LLLLLLLL
Refrigerant amount
IIII
Compressor operation
IIII
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