Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
□ Adjust tire pressure to specification (Refer to door □ Remove seat and cabin carpet protective covers
label) □ Vacuum inside of vehicle
□ Clean outside of vehicle
□ Install fuses for accessories
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
W 6 U 0 0 0 W 1 3
Scheduled Maintenance Table (Except Canada)
Schedule 1 (Normal driving conditions)
• The vehicle is mainly operated where none of the “unique driving conditions” apply.
Maintenance Item
Maintenance Interval (Number of months or miles (kilometers), whichever comes first)
Months
6 12 18 24 30
36 42 48
X 1000
Miles
7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45
52.5 60
Kilometers
12 24 36 48 60 72 84
96
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance
I
Drive belts (tension) I
I
Engine timing belt ★
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
Engine timing belt
*1 0
Inspect for 60,000 miles (96,000 km),
90,000 miles (144,000 km)
Replace every 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Engine oil R R R R
R R R R
Oil filter
R R R R R R
R R
Hoses and tubes for emission
*1
I
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner element
R R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
(FS) R R
Spark plugs (KL)
Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed *1
I I
Fuel filter '1
R
Fuel lines and hoses *1
I I
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I
I
Engine coolant
Replace at first 45,000 miles (72,000 km) or 36 months;
after that, every 30,000 miles (48,000 km) or 24 months
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Disc brakes I I
Drum brakes I I
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
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
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Refrigerant amount I I I I
Compressor operation I I I I
0 0 -0 0 -2 3