Mazda MX-5 Automobile User Manual


 
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
T:
Tighten
L:
Lubricate
EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
*5
If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*6
This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
E.G.R. system
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All electrical system
*6
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Head light alignment
IIIII
Brake pedals and clutch pedals
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Brake lines, hoses and connections
IIIIIIII
Clutch fluid
IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluid
*5
IIIRII IRII IRIIIR
Parking brake
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Power brake unit and hoses
IIIIIIII
Disc brakes
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Power steering fluid and lines
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Steering operation and gear housing
IIIIIIII
Steering linkages, tie rod ends and arms
IIIIIIII
Manual transmission oil
RR
Rear differential oil
RR
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
IIII
Automatic transmission fluid level
IIII III
Automatic transmission fluid
RRR
Wheel nuts
TTTTTTTT
Drive shaft dust boots
IIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
TTTTTTTT
Exhaust system heat shields
IIII
Tire (including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjustment)
IIIIIIII
Hinges and catches
LLLLLLLL
Road test
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