Black plate (273,1)
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
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*3
Inspect annually
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
I
I
Manual transmission oil
R
Rear differential oil
R
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:
Replace
L:
Lubricate
C:
Clean
Remarks
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription
“
FL22
”
on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 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.
*3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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