Mazda 2004 Miata MX-5, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8S15-EA-03G
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
*5 This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper
blades), and power windows.
*6 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle
is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
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 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
Evaporative system I I I I I I I I
All electrical system
*5
I I I I I I I I
Brake pedals and clutch pedals I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake lines, hoses and
connections
I I I I I I I I
Clutch fluid I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid
*6
I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power brake unit and hoses
I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power steering fluid and lines
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and gear
housing
I I I I I I I I
Steering linkages, tie rod ends
and arms
I I I I I I I I
Manual transmission oil
R
Rear differential oil R R
Front and rear suspension and
ball joints
I I I I
Automatic transmission fluid
level
I I I I I I I I
Drive shaft dust boots I I I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
body
T T T T T T T T
Body condition (for rust,
corrosion and perforation)
(except Australian model)
Inspect annually
Exhaust system heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Tire (including spare tire)(with
inflation pressure adjustment)
I I I I I I I I
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