Black plate (246,1)
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Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
6
12
18
24
30
36
42
48
×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
Drive belts (tension)
2.3-liter engine
I
3.0-liter engine
I
I
Engine valve clearance (2.3-liter engine)
Audible inspect every 120,000km (75,000miles), if noisy,
adjust
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*1
I
I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*1
I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 12,000km (7,500miles)
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front suspension ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000kms (25,000miles) or 24 months
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
L:
Lubricate
Remarks
*1: According to state/provincial 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/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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