Mazda 2003 MX-5 Miata, Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R09-EA-02G
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Schedule 1
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
L : Lubricate
C : Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped)
*
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 mileage period to ensure long-term reliability.
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 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 C C R C
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 I I I I
Compressor operation I I I I
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