Maintenance and Care
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Schedule 1
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
L : Lubricate
*: 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 kilometrage (mileage) period to ensure long-term
reliability.
Maintenance
Interval
Maintenance
Item
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
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 valve clearance
I
Engine timing belt
Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)
Drive belt (tension)
I
I
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 72,000km (45,000miles) or 36 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
Idle speed
I
I
Air filter
R
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*
I
I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*
I
Spark plugs
R
R
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Manual transmission oil
R
Rear differential oil
R
Front suspension ball joints
I
I
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
I
I
Exhaust system heat shields
I
I
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Refrigerant amount (if installed)
I
I
I
I
Compressor operation (if installed)
I
I
I
I
Mazda MX-5 Miata - Maintenance Schedule
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