Mazda 2014 MX-5 Miata, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections I I
Brake and clutch fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes I I I I
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear I I I I I I I I I I I I
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
*3
Inspect annually
Steering operation and linkages I I
Power steering fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
I I
Manual transmission oil R R
Rear differential oil R R
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T
Body condition
*4
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)
I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L L L L L
Washer fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I
Chart symbols:
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C:
Clean
L: Lubricate
T:
Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription
“
FL22
”
on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial 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/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*3 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
*4 Canada only.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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