Mazda MX-5 Miata Power Hardtop 2008 Maintenance Schedule PDF

Scheduled Maintenance (North America) Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply. l Repeated short-distance driving l Driving in dusty conditions l Driving with extended use of brakes l Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used l Driving on rough or muddy roads l Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation l Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates l Driving in extremely hot conditions l Driving in mountainous conditions continually If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).

NOTE After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

1

qSchedule 1

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

Drive belts (tension) I

Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,

adjust

Engine oil R R R R R R R R

Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant FL22 type*1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter C C R C

Fuel lines and hoses*2 I I

Hoses and tubes for emission*2 I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

2

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

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections I I

Disc brakes I I I I

Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

Flat tire repair kit (if installed)*3 Inspect annually

Steering operation and linkages I I

Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play

I I

Manual transmission oil R

Rear differential oil R

Driveshaft dust boots I I

Bolts and nuts on chassis and body T T

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

Chart symbols:

I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Clean 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.

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

3

qSchedule 2

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

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension) I

Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,

adjust

Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months

Others R R R R R R R R R R R R

Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R R

COOLING SYSTEM

Engine coolant FL22 type*1

Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years

Others Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,

every 2 years

Engine coolant level I I I I I I I I I I I I

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter Puerto Rico C R C R

Others C C R C

Fuel lines and hoses*2 I I

Hoses and tubes for emission*2 I

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs USA Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)

Others Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I

Maintenance and Care

Scheduled Maintenance

4

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 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

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, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate C: Clean 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 perform