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Schedule 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
ENGINE
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belt
I
I
AIR FILTER
Air filter
C
C
R
C
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
R
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel filter
Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
Fuel lines, hoses and connections
*1
I
I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months;
after that, every 24 months
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake line, hoses and connection
I
I
Disk brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
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 60 months
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Flat tire repair kit
*2
Inspect every year
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Maintenance and Care
Mazda RX-8 - Maintenance Schedule
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