maintenance MAZDA MODEL SPEED MX-5 MIATA 2004 User Guide

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Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
The turbocharger greatly enhances engine power. Its advanced design provides better
operation and requires minimum additional maintenance. To get maximum performance
from your turbocharged engine, take note of the following tips:
•The turbocharged engine is designed for optimal operation with premium unleaded
gasoline (page 4-2). Do not use fuel with a lower octane rating. Extra fuel additives are
NOT recommended.
• Change the engine oil and filter using the turbo engine interval outlined in the
maintenance schedule (for your driving condition).
• Use only the recommended engine oil (page 8-13).Extra oil additives are NOT
recommended.
• After driving at freeway speeds or up a long hill, idle the engine at least 30 seconds to
cool the turbo. Avoid simply shutting the engine off abruptly after a hard or long drive.
Damage to the turbocharger may result.
• Don
’t race or over-rev the engine when starting. This should not be done with ANY
engine, especially not with one that ’s turbocharged.
• Do not add any aftermarket devices to alter the engine
’s ignition timing, fuel delivery, or
turbo boost pressure. This may lead to serious engine damage and may void your
warranty.
Turbocharger Information (MAZDASPEED MX-5)
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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction ................................................................................... 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (North America) ................................. 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) ..................... 8-7
Owner Maintenance .................................................................... 8-10
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8-10
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-11
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-12
Engine Oil ................................................................................ 8-13
Engine Coolant ........................................................................ 8-15
Brake Fluid .............................................................................. 8-18
Clutch Fluid ............................................................................. 8-19
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ...................................... 8-21
Washer Fluid ............................................................................ 8-22
Body Lubrication ..................................................................... 8-23
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-24
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-25
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-27
Tires ......................................................................................... 8-28
Light Bulbs .............................................................................. 8-32
Fuses ........................................................................................ 8-36
Appearance Care ......................................................................... 8-40
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage ..................... 8-40
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-42
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-47
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Maintenance and Care
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Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you’re unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as
prescribed.
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.
Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda ’s original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
Introduction
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Scheduled Maintenance
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
•Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used
• Driving on rough or muddy roads
• Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
• Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Scheduled Maintenance (North America)
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Schedule 1
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
L: Lubricate
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
* 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.Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first) Months 6 12182430364248
× 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) II
Engine oil MX-5/miata
RRRRRRRR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 8,000km (5,000miles) or 5 months
Engine oil filter MX-5/miata
RRRRRRRR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 8,000km (5,000miles) or 5 months
Cooling system II
Engine coolant Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or
48 months ; after that, every 24 months
Idle speed II
Air filter CCRC
Fuel lines and hoses
*II
Hoses and tubes for emission
*I
Spark plugs MX-5/miata
RR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 160,000km (100,000miles)
Brake lines, hoses and connections II
Disc brakes IIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000km (7,500miles)
Steering operation and linkages II
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil R
Front and rear suspension ball joints II
Driveshaft dust boots II
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLL
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Schedule 2
I:
Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
* 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.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 1624324048566472808896
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine valve clearance I
Engine timing belt Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)
Drive belts (tension) II
Engine oil (Except Puerto Rico)MX-5/miataRRRRRRRRRRRR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Engine oil (Puerto Rico) Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filter MX-5/miata
RRRRRRRRRRRR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Cooling system II
Engine coolant Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or
48 months ; after that, every 24 months
Engine coolant level IIIIIIIIIIII
Idle speed II
Air filter CCRC
Fuel lines and hoses
*II
Hoses and tubes for emission*I
Spark plugs MX-5/miata
RR
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 160,000km (100,000miles)
Function of all lights IIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
CHASSIS and BODY 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 1624324048566472808896
× 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Brake lines, hoses and connections II
Brake and clutch fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIII
Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 8,000km (5,000miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages II
Power steering fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
Manual transmission oil RR
Rear differential oil RR
Front and rear suspension ball joints II
Driveshaft dust boots II
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid level IIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Emission control and related systems
The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Don ’t tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America)
NOTE
• After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
• As the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system
’s
operation (performance), correct, clean, or replace as required. (Inspect, and if
necessary replace the air filter)
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
*1 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2 Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 100,000 km {62,500 miles}. Failure to replace the timing belt may result in damage to the engine.
*3 If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often than recommended intervals.
a) Driving in dusty conditions.
b) Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c) Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter more often than the recommended intervals.
Maintenance
Interval
(Number of
months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever
comes first) Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
× 1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
× 1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Engine valve clearance Inspect every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60 months
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine timing belt
*2Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Engine oil*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system IIIIIIII
Engine coolant except
Australia,
New Zealand
Replace every 24 months
Australia,
New Zealand Replace at first 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months ;
after that, every 24 months
Idle speed IIIIIIII
Air filter
*4
except
Australia,
New Zealand CCRCCRCC
Australia,
New Zealand CRCRC
Fuel filter except
Australia,
New Zealand
RRRR
Australia,
New Zealand RRR
Fuel lines and hoses IIIIIIII
Spark plugs Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles)
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Scheduled Maintenance
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I:Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
T: Tighten
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
*5 This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades), and power windows.
*6 If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
Maintenance
Interval
(Number of
months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever
comes first) Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
× 1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
× 1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Evaporative system IIIIIIII
All electrical system
*5IIIIIIII
Brake pedals and clutch pedals IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake lines, hoses and
connections IIIIIIII
Clutch fluid IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Brake fluid
*6IIIRIIIRIIIRIIIR
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit and hoses IIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid and lines IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and gear
housing IIIIIIII
Steering linkages, tie rod ends
and arms IIIIIIII
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil RR
Front and rear suspension and
ball joints IIII
Automatic transmission fluid
level IIIIIIII
Drive shaft dust boots IIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and
body TTTTTTTT
Body condition (for rust,
corrosion and perforation)
(except Australian model) Inspect annually
Exhaust system heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Tire (including spare tire)(with
inflation pressure adjustment) IIIIIIII
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