maintenance MAZDA MX-5 1994 Owner's Guide

ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE Installation Note Oil seal 1. Apply a small amount of clean engine oil to w new oil seal. 2. Push the oil seal slightly in by hand. 3. Using a pipe and hammer, tap the oil seal in it is flush with the edge of the rear cover. Note Oil seal outer diameter: 100mm (3.94 in} Oil seal inner diameter: 83mm (3.27 in} 45UOBX-049 Steps After Installation 1. Connect the negative battery cable. 2. Start the engine and perform engine adjustments as necessary. the lip of a evenly until Gartner Banana

ENGINE TUNE-UP ENGINE TUNE-UP PREPARATION L" SST r I I 16EOF2-012 BASIC INSPECTION Engine Oil 1. Remove the dipstick and check the engine oil level and condition. 2. Add or change oil as necessary. 49 B019 9AO System Selector Coolant (engine cold) For inspection of ignition timing and idle speed Warning Removing the radiator cap or the coolant drain plug while the engine is running, or when the en- gine and radiator are hot is dangerous. Scalding coolant and steam may shoot out and cause seri- ous injury. It may also damage the engine and cooling system. Turn off the engine and wait until it is cool. Even then, be very careful when remov- ing the cap. Wrap a thick cloth around it and slow- ly turn it counterclockwise to the first stop. Step back while the pressure escapes. When you're sure all the pressure is gone, press down on the cap-still using a cloth-turn it, and remove it. 1. Verify that the coolant level is near the radiator filler neck. 2. Verify that the coolant level on the coolant dipstick is be- tween the F and L marks. 3. Add coolant if necessary. Battery Removing the label on the top of the battery or removing the vent caps will void the battery's warranty. 1. Clean any corrosion on the clamps or battery posts. 2. Verify that the battery top is clean. If necessary, clean with baking soda and water. 3. Verify that cables are in good condition and not frayed or corroded. Repair or replace if necessary. 4. Verify that cable clamps are tight. Note Because this is a maintenance free battery, it is not necessary to check the fluid level. Gartner Banana

FUEL SYSTEM Installation note Fuel hoses and fuel filler hoses Push the ends of the main fuel hose, fuel return hose, and evaporation hose onto the fuel tank fittings L at least 25mm (1.0 in). Push the fuel filler hose onto the fuel tank pipe and filler pipe at least 35117171 (1.4 in). Power plant frame Install the power plant frame referring to the installation procedure on section J. FUEL FILTER Replacement Low-pressure side (In-tank filter) (Refer to page F-116.) High-pressure side The fuel filter must be replaced at the intervals outlined in the maintenance schedule. Warning Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel. Warning Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ~SJOFX-226 ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the "Fuel Line Safety Procedures" on page F-108. 1. Raise the rear of the vehicle and support it with safety stands. 2. Remove the fuel filter protector. 3. Disconnect the fuel hoses from the fuel filter. 4. Remove the fuel filter and bracket. 5. Install in the reverse order of removal. 6. Verify that the fuel hoses are pushed fully onto the fuel filter nipples. Tightening torque: 7.9-10.7 N.m (80-110 kgfam, 70-95.4 in-lbf) Gartner Banana

OUTLINE OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS (i.e. powertrain control module (engine), audio, etc.) *2 With System Selector (49 B019 9AO) test switch at SELF TEST. - Engine Item Starter Ignition system Cylinder Arrangement Battery BP DOHC MT I AT 12, Negative ground S46A24L(S) (32 Ah) Maintenance-free 20.0 A.C. I REAR Voltage V Type and capacity (5-hour rate) 12-65 -. 1 2-70 Drive belt deflection mm {in} Dark current" m A Transistorized (built-in voltage regulator) 14.3-1 4.9 21.5 I0.846) 8 (0.31 1 Ignition timing** BTDC ("CA)lrpm U Alternator 'I Dark current is the constant flow of current while the ignition switch is OFF. 45UoGX-003 New Used 101850 Ignition coil Spark plug FRONT 55-7.0 (0.22-0.27) 6.0-7.5 (0.2H.29) 101800 TY pe Primary coil winding n Secondary coil winding kR Type Plug gap mm {in) Firing order Type Output V-A Regulator type Regulated voltage V TY pe Output V-kW Molded (with igniter) - 8.7-1 2.9 (20°C (68°F)) NGK : BKR5E-11 BKR6E-11 (Standard ... MT) NIPPONDENSO : K16PR-U11 K20PR-U11 (Standard ... MT, AT) 1 .O-1.1 IO.040-0.043) 1-3-4--2 Brush length mm {in) Direct 124.95 17.0 i0.67) 11.5 I0.45) Brush length mm {in} Standard Minimum Coaxial reduction 12-1.4 17.5 i0.69) 12.0 i0.47) Standard Minimum Electronic spark advance (ESA) Powertrain control module (engine) controls spark advance Type Spark advance control Gartner Banana

CHARGING SYSTEM 1. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery. 2. Connect a voltmeter to the battery. BATTERY Warning Hydrogen gas is produced during normal battery d operation. A battery-related explosion can cause serious injury. Keep all flames (including ciga- rettes), heat, and sparks away from the top and surrounding area of open battery cells. Caution To prevent damage to electrical components or the battery, turn all accessories off and stop the engine before performing maintenance or re- charging the battery. Caution Obtain the code number and deactivate the audio anti-theft system before disconnecting the bat- tery. (Refer to section T.) Inspection Caution When disconnecting the battery, remove the neg- ative cable first and install it last to prevent dam- age to electrical components or the battery. Gartner Banana

CHARGING SYSTEM G Battery discharge test capable of reading 0.01V Quick charge for 30 min- utes and recheck voltage elo ow 12.4V Above 12.4V I Replace battery el c Apply test load (see test load chart) to the battery using a battery load tester Record battery positive voltage at the end of 15 seconds; is voltage more than specifica- tion? I Measure open circuit voltage of battery 1 Replace battery I I Below 12.4V Abov'e 12.4V Test load I Battew I Load (A1 I Battery posltive voltage with load I Charge battery ( I Battery OK I Terminal and cable 1. Clean and tighten the battery terminals and cables. 2. Coat the terminals with arease. 3. Inspect for corroded or 6ayed battery cables. 4. Check the rubber protector on the positive terminal for proper coverage. Recharging Warning Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all accessories and stop the engine. The negative battery cable must be removed first and installed last. Battery S46A24L(S) Caution Do not remove vent caps. Follow carefully the instructions of the battery charger to prevent overcharging. u Do not recharging over 30 minutes to prevent damage the battery. Slow charge (A) Under 3 - -- Quick charge (A) Max. 20 Gartner Banana

TD TECHNICAL DATA A. MEASUREMENTS I Item I Measurements I B. ENGINE Overall length mm {in) Overall width mm (in) Overall height mm {in) Wheelbase mm {in) 3,948 (1 55.4) 1,676 i65.9) 1,224 I48.2) 2,266 I89.2) 1,410 (55.5) 1,428 (56.2) Tread - ltem Tvoe u Front mm (in) Rear mm {in) BP DOHC Gasoline. 4-cvcle . In-line, 4-cylinders Pentroof DOHC, belt-driven 16 valves 83.0 x 85.0 {3.27 x 3.35) 1,840 (1,840, 11 2) 9.0 1,255 {I 2.8, 1823-300 883 (9.0, 1281-300 196 {2.0, 28) s. Cylinder arrangement and number Combustion chamber Valve system Bore x Stroke mm {in] Total piston displacement ml {cc, cu in) Compression ratio Valve timing Compression pressure kPa (kgflcm2. psil-r~m I Valve and valve auide I Standard Minimum Maximum difference between each cvlinder - - IN openz (BTDCO) Close (ABDCO) Open (BBDCO) EX close (ATDC") Valve clearance mm {in) Cylinder head 5 48 56 14 IN 133.8-1 34.0 i5.268-5.275) 0.1 0 {0.004) max. 0.10 {0.004) max. 0.02G0.066 {0.0010-0,0025) 0.18 {0.0071) Height mm (in) Distortion mm {in) Grinding mm {in) - 0: Maintenance-free Cylinder head-to-HLA clearance mm (in} Valve head diameter mm Iin) Valve head margin thickness mm {in} Valve face angle I Valve seat 1 u Standard Maximum Valve length mm {in) EX IN EX IN EX IN EX Standard Minimum Standard Minimum IN EX IN EX 5.99--6.03 iO.2359--0.2374) 0.005--0.060 (0.0002-0.0023) 0.01 b0.065 (0.0004-0,0025) 0.20 {0.008} 18.3-1 8.9 {0.7214.744) 18.3-1 8.9 (0.721-0.744) Guide inner diameter mm (in) 0: Maintenance-free 32.9-33.1 {I .296--1.303) 27.85-28.15 {I .097-1 .I 08) 0.9 {0.035) 1 .O (0.039) 45" 45" 101.89 {4.0114} 100.39 {3.9524) 101.99 (4.0153) 100.49 (3,9563) 5.970-5.985 {0.2351-0.2356) 5.96G5.980 l0.2349-0.2354) Valve stem diameter mm {in) Valve stem-to-guide clearance mm (in) Guide projection (Height "A) mm {in) Seat angle IN EX Maximum IN EX IN 45" EX 45" Gartner Banana

TECHNICAL DATA TI) G. ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM )ark current*' - Engine tem Voltage V 3attery Type and capacity (5-hour rate) Starter -. . BP DOHC MT mA 1 20.0 AT Tvm Ignition system 12, Negative ground S46A24L(S) (32 Ah) Maintenance-free A.C. ST- Output V-A Regulator type Regulated voltage V 12-65 Brush length mm {in) Drive belt deflection mm {in) 17.5 (0.69) 12.0 (0.471 - -- r-- I I hPe Spark plug 1 2-70 Standard Minimum New Used Brush length mm {in) BKR6E-11 (Standard ... MT) NIPPONDENSO : K16PR-U11 K20PR-U11 (Standard ... MT, AT) TYW OU~DU~ V-kW Standard 1 17.0 I0.67) Minimum 1 11.5 10.451 1 Type Spark advance control Ignition timing*2 BTDC ("CA)/rpm Transistorized (built-in voltage regulator) 14.3-1 4.9 21.5 (0.85) 8 I0.31) 5.5-7.0 {0.22--0.27) 6.0-7.5 {0.24--0.29) . . I . . Electronic spark advance (ESA) Powertrain control module (engine) controls spark advance Ignition coil H. CLUTCH Direct lot850 TY ~e Primary coil winding a Secondary coil winding ks2 . .- - Engine Item BP DOHC 1 Coaxial reduction 10/800 Molded (with igniter) - 8.7-1 2.9 NGK : BKR5E-11 *I Dark current is the.constant flow of current while the ignition switch is OFF. (i.e. powertrain control module (engine), audio, etc.) '2 With System Selector (49 B019 9AO) test switch at SELF TEST. , Plug gap mm (in) Firing order 124.95 1 .O-1.1 {0.040--0.043) 1-342 Clutch control Runout limit mm {in) 1 0.2 (0.008) I 12-1.4 Hydraulic Clutch pedal TYP Suspended A .- 6.13 120 (4.72) 175--185 {6.89--7.28) 0.G3.1 (0.02-0.12) 68 I2.68) Pedal ratio Full stroke mm {in) Height (with carpet) mm (in} Free play mm {in} Distance to carpet when clutch fully disengaged rnm [in Minimum Gartner Banana