Mazda 2003 Miata MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R :
Replace
C : Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
*1
Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2
Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 100,000 km {60,000 miles}. Failure to replace the timing
belt may result in damage to the engine.
*3
If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often
than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*4
If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter
more often than the recommended intervals.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Engine valve clearance
Inspect every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months
Drive belts
*1
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Engine timing belt
*2
Replace every 100,000 km (60,000 miles)
Engine oil
*3
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter
*3
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Cooling system I I I I I I I I
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years
Idle speed I I I I I I I I
Air filter
*4
except
Australian
model
C C R C C R C C
Australian
model
C R C R C
Fuel filter
except
Australian
model
R R R R
Australian
model
R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Spark plugs R R R R R
Evaporative system I I I I I I I I
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