2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 183

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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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