2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Mx 5 Scheduled Maintenance

6–4

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto 

Rico)

Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions 

(severe driving conditions) apply.

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 Repeated short-distance driving

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 Driving in dusty conditions

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 Driving with extended use of brakes

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 Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used

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 Driving on rough or muddy roads

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 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation

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 Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates

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 Driving in extremely hot conditions

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 Driving in mountainous conditions continually

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)

Vehicles using Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance

Engine Oil Flexible Maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose 

vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply:



 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving 

school car

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 Driving in dusty conditions

If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.

Once engine oil flexible maintenance is selected, the vehicle calculates the remaining oil life 

based on engine operating conditions. The vehicle lets you know when an oil change is due 

by illuminating the wrench indicator light in the instrument cluster. Change the oil as soon 

as possible within the next 500 km (300 mile) or 15 days. Refer page 

6-20 for the details.

Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol

®

 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum 

performance.

NOTE

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  Please ensure that the Flexible Oil Maintenance Setting is reset after each Oil and Filter 

replacement.

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  For maintenance guidelines beyond the miles/months listed, follow the maintenance 

intervals provided in the Scheduled Maintenance Tables.

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