spark plugs replace MAZDA MODEL TRIBUTE 2008 Owners Manual (in English)
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NOTE:After the described period, continue to follow the described 
maintenance at the recommended intervals. 
SCHEDULE 1 
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary 
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method)
R : Replace 
L : Lubricate
Maintenance Item  Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), 
whichever comes first) 
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72
x 1000 Miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 67.6 75 82.5 90
(x 1000 Km) (12) (24) (36) (48) (60) (72) (84) (96)
(108) (120) (132) (144)
ENGINE 
Engine valve clearance 
(for 2.3L engine)  Audible inspect every 75,000 miles (120,000 km), 
if noisy, adjust 
Engine oil  RRRRRRRRRRRR 
Oil filter  RRRRRRRRRRRR 
Drive belts (tension) 2.3L engine I I 3.0L engine I I I
PCV valve 
(for 3.0L engine)  *1 Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) 
IGNITION SYSTEM 
Spark plugs Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter R R
Fuel filter *1 R R R
Fuel lines and hoses *1 I I I
Hoses and tubes for 
emission  *1 I 
COOLING SYSTEM 
Cooling system and hoses I I I
Engine coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or  72 months; after that, every 50,000 miles(80,000 km) or 36 months 
Engine coolant level  IIIIIIIIIIII
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SCHEDULE 2 
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary 
(Oil-permeated air filter cannot be cleaned using the air-blow method)
R : Replace 
L : Lubricate
Maintenance Item Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), 
whichever comes first) 
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1000 Km) (8) (16)
(24)(32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE 
Engine valve clearance 
(for 2.3L engine)  Audible inspect every 75,000 miles (120,000 km), 
if noisy, adjust 
Engine oil R R R  RRRRRRRRR 
Engine oil (for Puerto Rico)
Replace every 3,000 miles (5,000 km) (or 3 months)
Oil filter R R R  RRRRRRRRR 
Drive belts (tension) 2.3L engine I 3.0L engine I I
PCV valve 
(for 3.0L engine)  *1 Replace every 100,000 miles (160,000 km) 
IGNITION SYSTEM 
Spark plugs USA Replace every 60,000 miles (96,000 km) Others *2 Replace every 75,000 miles (120,000 km)
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner filter Puerto Rico R R Others R
Fuel filter *1 R R
Fuel lines & hoses *1 I I
Hoses and tubes for 
emission  *1 
I 
COOLING SYSTEM 
Cooling system and hoses I I
Engine coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km) or  72 months; after that, every 50,000 miles(80,000 km) or 36 months 
Engine coolant level I I I  IIIIIIIII
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