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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Inspecting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect the fluid level at each engine oil
change. Add fluid if necessary; it does not
require periodic changing.
The level must be kept between the H and
L marks.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
leaks and damage.
1. Park on a level surface, well off the
right-of-way, and set the parking brake
firmly.
2. Turn off the engine and allow it to cool. 3. Remove the filler cap and attached
dipstick.
4. Wipe them clean and put them back.
5. Remove again and inspect the level.
6. It must be between H and L. Add fluid if necessary.
Don ’t overfill.
If new fluid is required frequently, consult
an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Power Steering Fluid
To avoid damage to the power steering
pump, don ’t operate the vehicle for
long periods when the power steering
fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering fluid
(page 10-4).
CAUTION
Full
Low
OK
Loosen
Tighten
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Inspect fluid level in the washer fluid
reservoir; add fluid if necessary.
Use plain water if washer fluid is
unavailable.
But use only washer fluid in cold weather
to prevent it from freezing.All moving points of the body, such as
door and hood hinges and locks, should
be lubricated each time the engine oil is
changed. Use a nonfreezing lubricant on
locks during cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood
’s secondary
latch keeps the hood from opening when
the primary latch is released.
Type A
Type B
Body Lubrication
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10-5
Specifications
Form No. 8T02-EA-03L
Capacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
Dimensions
* With license plate holder
We i g h t s
Air Conditioner
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter
3.843.3
Without oil filter 3.63.8 3.2
Coolant MX-5/miata
6.06.3 5.3
MAZDASPEED MX-5 6.26.6 5.5
Manual transmission oil 5-Speed transmission
2.02.1 1.8
6-Speed transmission 1.81.9 1.6
Automatic transmission fluid 6.77.1 5.9
Rear differential oil MX-5/miata
1.01.1 0.9
MAZDASPEED MX-5 0.80.85 0.7
Fuel tank 48.012.7
(US gal) 10.6
(Imp gal)
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length MX-5/miata
3,945 mm (155.3 in), 3,963 mm (156.0 in)
*
MAZDASPEED MX-53,964 mm (156.1 in), 3,983 mm (156.8 in)*
Overall width 1,678 mm (66.1 in)
Overall height 1,228 mm (48.4 in)
Front tread 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Rear tread 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,265 mm (89.2 in)
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,337 kg (2,948 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
685 kg (1,510 lb)
Rear 675 kg (1,488 lb)
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R134a) 0.4 kg (14.1 oz)
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