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

2006 Mazda 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
cooling system cap while
engine is running or hot;
you could get burned

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4

3

1

2

9

12

7

11

8

6

10

Maintenance notes:

Rotate tires every 7,500 
miles or sooner if needed
Replace cabin air filter every
25,000 miles or 24 months
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every 
75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine 
coolant at 120,000 miles

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, 
idle speed, 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

Detailed Information for 2006 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Quick Tips

Lists of information found in 2006 Mazda MX- 5 Miata Quick Tips - Page 14

  • 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir Refill with windshield washer fluid 2.
  • 3. Engine oil filler cap, SAE 5W-20 4.
  • 5. Brake/clutch* fluid reservoir If brake/clutch* fluid level is low, have your vehicle inspected by your nearest Mazda dealer 6.
  • 7. Hood support rod 8.
  • 9. Hood latch Push to right to release hood 10.
  • 11. Cooling system cap Do not remove if engine is running or hot 12.

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