2. Battery; 2.0-liter 4-cylinder; Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features - Page 14

2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop Mx 5 Miata Quick Tips

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U N D E R   H O O D  

Always check the Owner’s Manual for more operating information and safety features 

Under

Hood

Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface.

1. Windshield washer 

fluid reservoir 

Refill with windshield 
washer fluid.

2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap,

SAE 5W-20

4. Engine oil dipstick

Check with engine off and 
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between 
FULL and LOW marks on dipstick.

5. Brake/clutch* fluid 

reservoir

If brake/clutch* fluid level 
is low, have your vehicle
inspected by your nearest
Mazda dealer. 

6. Fuse block
7. Hood support rod
8. Air filter

9. Hood latch

Push to right to release hood.

10. Power steering fluid 

reservoir

Check with engine off and 
at operating temperature
Level should be between 
MIN and MAX.

11. Cooling system cap

Do not remove if engine 
is running or hot.

12. Engine coolant reservoir

Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks 
on reservoir.

WARNING: Never remove
coolant reservoir cap while
engine is running or hot;
remove only when 
system is cool.

5

4

3

1

2

9

1

2

7

11

8

6

1

0

Maintenance notes:

Rotate tires every 7,500 
miles or sooner if needed.
Clean air filter every 15,000 miles.
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles.
Replace spark plugs every 
75,000 miles.
Replace (FL22)* engine 
coolant at 120,000 miles.

WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals.
Tip: For severe driving 
conditions, Owner’s Manual
recommends changing oil 
and filter at 5,000

miles.

Break-in period

First 600 miles: Avoid heavy 
braking and acceleration; drive 
at varying road and engine speeds.

A.

Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: Locks and hinges

B.

Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses, 
brake lines and hoses, steering 
operation and linkages, front 
suspension ball joints, driveshaft 
dust boots, chassis and 
body bolts

C.

Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter

D.

Inspect: Hoses and tubes for 
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant (other 
than FL22), manual transmission
oil, rear differential oil

E.

Inspect: Exhaust system and 
heat shields

F.

Inspect: Disc brakes

2.0-liter 4-cylinder

7,500 miles

15,000 miles

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

37,500 miles

45,000 miles

52,500 miles

60,000 miles

67,500 miles

75,000 miles

82,500 miles

90,000 miles

A   B

E   F

A  

A

  C  

 

F

A  

A   B  

  D    

F

A  

A        

E F  

A  

C

A   B

F

A  

A  

F

A  

*Denotes optional equipment
† See Owner’s Manual

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Lists of information found in 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Retractable Hardtop Mx 5 Miata Quick Tips - Page 14

  • 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir Refill with windshield washer fluid.
  • 2. Battery 3.
  • 4. Engine oil dipstick Check with engine off and at operating temperature Engine oil should be between FULL and LOW marks on dipstick.
  • 5. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir If brake/clutch* fluid level is low, have your vehicle inspected by your nearest Mazda dealer.
  • 6. Fuse block 7.
  • 8. Air filter 9.
  • 11. Cooling system cap Do not remove if engine is running or hot.
  • 12. Engine coolant reservoir Check when engine is cold; fluid level should be between the FULL and LOW marks on reservoir.

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