Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
8-5
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
Schedule 2
I:
Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
C:
Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*
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 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine valve clearance
I
Engine timing belt
Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)
Drive belts (tension)
II
Engine oil
Puerto Rico
Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
others
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Engine oil filter
RRRRRRRRRRRR
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
Engine coolant level
IIIIIIIIIIII
Idle speed
II
Air filter
CCRC
Fuel lines and hoses
*
II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*
I
Spark plugs
RR
Function of all lights
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