1994 MAZDA MX-5 engine oil

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL Example: SHOWS EXPENDABLE PARTS SHOWS APPLICATION POINT OF OIL, ETC SHOWS RELATED PAGE FOR. SERVICE SELECTIVE 1. 8011 2. Lock plate 3. Bearing cup t. Adjusting screw 5. Bearing outer race 5. Locknul 16. Bearing inner race 18. drive pinion 1. Washer Removal ..................... .. .... page M-2' SHOWS TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS *2 SHOWS TIGHTENING TORQUE UNIT -SHOWS VISUAL INSPECTION INFORMATION *1: The numbers (0, etc.) refer to part identification and servicing procedures. *2: Units are in N.m {kgf.m, ftlbf} unless otherwise specified. $ L SYMBOLS There are six symbols indicating oil, grease, and sealant. These symbols show the points of applying such materials during service. Symbol I Meaning ~pp~y oil Apply brake fluid I Apply automatic transmission fluid Apply grease Apply sealant Kind 0 New engine oil or gear oil as appropriate Apply petroleum jelly Appropriate grease Appropriate sealant Appropriate petroleum jelly Gartner Banana

PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION TABLE The following items may be done at any time prior to delivery to your customer. INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification: 0 Glass, exterior bright metal and paint for damage 0 Convertible top and detachable hardtop (if equipped) for damage 0 Wheel lug nuts and locks 89-117 N.m (9-1 2 kgf.m, 66-86 ft4bf) 0 All weatherstrips for damage or detachment Operation of hood release and lock Operation of fuel lid 0 Door operation and alignment Headlight aiming INSTALL the following parts: Wheel caps (if equipped) 0 Outside mirror(s) 0 Mast antenna (if equipped) UNDER HOOD-ENGINE OFF INSPECT and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items to specification : Fuel, coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, connections, and components for leaks Engine oil level 0 Power steering fluid level (if equipped) Brake and clutch master cylinder fluid level 0 Windshield washer reservoir fluid level 0 Radiator coolant level and specific gravity 0 Tightness of battery terminals pKiq INSTALL the following parts: CHECK operation of the following items: 0 Seat controls (sliding and reclining) 0 Door locks 0 Seat belts and warning system 0 Air bag system using indicator light (Refer to section T) Ignition switch and steering lock 0 Starter interlock switch (clutch pedal) All lights, including warning, and indicator lights 0 Audible warning system 0 Horn, wipers, and washers Audio system 0 Cigarette lighter Power windows (if equipped) 0 Power outside mirrors (if equipped) 0 Heater, defroster, and air conditioner at all mode selections (if equipped) CHECK the following items: Presence of spare fuses 0 Upholstery and interior finish CHECK and ADJUST, if necessary, the following items: 0 Pedal height and free play of brake and clutch pedals I Pedal height mm {in} I Ft: $iy I Clutch pedal {6.89--7.28) (with carpet) Parking brake 7-9 notchesil96 N (20 kgf, 44 Ibf) 0.63.1 (0.024. 12) Brake pedal RUNNING AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE CHECK the following items: 0 Automatic transmission oil level 171-181 (6.73--7.13) (with carpet) I ON HOIST I 4--7 {0.16-0.28} CHECK the following items: 0 Underside fuel, coolant, and hydraulic lines, fittings, con- nections, and components for leaks 4 Tires for cuts or bruises 0 Steering linkage, suspension, exhaust system, and all underside hardware for looseness or damage Manual transmission oil level Differential oil level I ROAD TEST I CHECK the following items: Brake operation Clutch operation 0 Steering control 0 Operation of meters and gauges Squeaks, rattles and unusual noises 0 Overall engine performance Seat belt emergency locking retractors 0 Cruise control system (if equipped) I AFTER ROAD TEST I CHECK for necessary owner information materials, tools and spare tire in vehicle The following items must be done just before the delivery to your customer. 0 Load test battery and charge if necessary -1 Install fuses for accessories Adjust tire pressure to specification Load test fesuk 0 Remove seat and floor mat protective covers (Refer to Door Label) 0 Vacuum and clean interior of vehicle Clean outside of vehicle Inspect installation of option parts with invoice 45UOAX-002 Gartner Banana

Schedule 2 (Unique driving conditions) (AT) Maintenance interval Maintenance item ENGINE Engine oil I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I R I R Engine oil filter Drive belts Number of months or kilometers {miles}, whichever comes first eoilpancapacity: 4.0 L {4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt} Engine oil (Puerto Rico) I I IGNITION SYSTEM Service data and inspection point Months Kilometers (x 1,m) Miles (x 1,000) D-5 Replace every 4,800 km (3,000 miles) or every 3 months I I I I I I I I - - Engine timing belt (California) Spark plugs Page - - Air cleaner element I I FUEL SYSTEM 4 8 5 I F-99 8-1 2 -. . . '21nspect at 96,000 km {60,000 miles}, and again at 144,000 km {90,000 miles) Replace every 168,000 km (1 05,000 miles) - - R*' - 1'1 l Oilfiltercapacity: 0.15 L (0.16 US qt, 0.13 Imp qt} l Cracks or damage l Tension I R 1 Ie2 1 Engine timing belt ~ --- - - l Plug gap: 1 .&I -1 mm (0.040-4.043 in) l Recommended dark ~luas: 8 16 10 D-6 B-6 Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) Idle speed Fuel filter Fuel lines and hoses NGK , BKRGE-11 BKR5E-I 1 12 24 15 IRI I*2 lt2 l Idle speed MT: 800-900 rpm (Neutral) 1 F-76 AT: 75M0 rpm (P range) 16 32 20 I!*'2 1 20 40 25 24 48 30 - Fittings, connections and com~onents for leaks 36 72 45 F-113 F-1 07 Fuel hoses (California) Hose and tube for emission 28 56 35 Cooling system Engine coolant 32 64 40 COOLING SYSTEM Replace every 168,000 km {I 05,000 miles} 1 1*2 48 96 60 40 80 50 I R 44 88 55 l Fittings, connections and components for leaks Fittings and connections F-1 07 - I R l Hoses for cracks or wear l Coolant level - E4 E-5 Gartner Banana

Schedule interval Maintenance ENGINE Number of months or kilometers {miles), whichever comes first I -. Months 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Kilometers 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 - Service data and inspection point 1~1.000~ Page Spark plugs FUEL SYSTEM -- Plug gap: 1 .GI .l mm {0.04M.043 in) l Recommended spark plugs: D-5 D-6 B-6 F-99 8-1 2 IGNITION SYSTEM R I I Engine oil Engine oil filter Drive belts Air cleaner element Engine timing belt 'l R I R I F-76 F-1 1 3 F-107 F-I30 - Idle speed Fuel filter Fuel lines and hoses PCV valve'2 Emission hoses and tubes R I COOLING SYSTEM I Cooling system Engine coolant R I R I I E4 E-5 E4 I R I R I R I R I*z I l Hoses for cracks or wear l Leaks - Level and strength I R RR I R R R I I R I OilPancapacity: 4.0 L (4.2 US qt, 3.5 Imp qt) 0 Oil filter capacity: 0.15L(0.16USqt,0.13Impqt) 'Cracksordamage 0 Tension - - R I I I I I R I l ldle speed MT: 800-900 rpm (Neutral) AT 750-850 rpm (P range) - l Fittings, connections and components for leaks Operation Fittings and connections I I R I I I I I I I I I R I Gartner Banana

Before beginning any service procedure. refer to section T of this manual for air bag system service warnings and audio antitheft system alarm conditions . ENGINE INDEX ............................. B- 2 OUTLINE .......................... B- 3 SPECIFICATIONS ................ B- 3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........ B- 3 ENGINE TUNE-UP .................. 8- 5 PREPARATION ................... B- 5 ENGINE OIL ..................... B- 5 ENGINE COOLANT ............... B- 5 DRIVE BELT ..................... 8- 6 HLA TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . 8- 8 IGNITION TIMING. IDLE SPEED .... B- 8 COMPRESSION .................... 8-10 INSPECTION ..................... B-10 ON-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE ....... B-11 PREPARATION ................... B-11 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-12 CYLINDER HEAD GASKET ........ B-16 H LA ............................. 8-20 FRONT OIL SEAL ................. 8-24 REAR OIL SEAL .................. 8-26 REMOVAL ......................... 8-28 PROCEDURE .................... B-28 ENGINE STAND MOUNTING ......... 8-32 PREPARATION ................... 8-32 PROCEDURE .................... B-33 DISASSEMBLY ..................... B-35 PREPARATION ................... 8-35 AUXILIARY PARTS ............... 8-36 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-37 CYLINDER HEAD ................. 8-39 CYLINDER BLOCK (EXTERNAL PARTS) ............. 8-42 CYLINDER BLOCK .............. (INTERNAL PARTS) 8-44 .............. INSPECTION I REPAIR 8-47 ................... PREPARATION 8-47 ................. CYLINDER HEAD 8-47 .............. VALVE MECHANISM 8-48 ...................... CAMSHAFT B-51 HLA ............................. 8-53 ............... CYLINDER BLOCK B-53 .......................... OIL JET B-54 PISTON. PISTON RING. AND ..................... PISTON PIN 8-55 CONNECTING ROD .............. B-56 ................... CRANKSHAFT 8-57 BEARING ........................ 8-57 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-58 TENSIONER. IDLER .............. 8-58 TENSIONER SPRING ............. 8-58 PULLEY ......................... 8-58 ........................ ASSEMBLY 8-59 ................... PREPARATION 8-59 CYLINDER BLOCK (INTERNAL PARTS) .............. B-60 CYLINDER BLOCK (EXTERNAL PARTS) ............. B-65 CYLINDER HEAD ................. B-69 TIMING BELT ..................... 8-73 ............... AUXILIARY PARTS 8-77 ..... ENGINE STAND DISMOUNTING 8-81 .................... PROCEDURE 8-81 INSTALLATION ..................... 8-83 .................... PROCEDURE 843 45UOBX-001 Gartner Banana

B INDEX INDEX 1. Timing belt Removal / Installation ....... page 8-1 2 2. Cylinder head gasket Replacement .............. page 6-1 6 3. HLA Removal / Installation ....... page 8-20 4. Front oil seal Replacement .............. page 6-24 5. Rear oil seal Replacement .............. page 6-26 INTAKE MANIFOLD COMPRESSION INSPECTION, PAGE B-10 TIGHTENING TORQUE STANDARD: 1,255 kPa (1 2.8 k f/cm2, 182 psi)-300 rpm 19-25 Nm (1.9-2.6 kgfq 14--18 ft4bf) MINIMUM: 883 kPa (9.0 kgflcm 9 , 128 psi}-300 rpm TIGHTENING TORQUE 3946 Nm i3.9--4.7 kgf m, 29-33 ftdbf) DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT. PAG ENGINE OIL INSPECTION, SERVICE, SECTION D DEFLECTION mm (in) ENGINE COOLANT INSPECTION, 6. Engine Removal .................. page 8-28 Engine stand mounting ..... page 6-32 Disassembly .............. page 6-35 Inspection / Repair ......... page B-47 Assembly ................. page 559 Engine stand dismounting ... page 8-81 , Installation ................ page B-83 SERVICE, SECTION E DRIVE BELT ALTERNATOR PIS. PIS + AlC AlC NEW 55-7.0 (0.224.27) 8.&9.0{0.324.35] 8.0-9.0{0.324.35) USED 6.0-7.5 (0.24-0.29) 9.0-10.0{0.364.39) 9.0-10.0{0.364.39} LIMIT 8.0 (0.31) 11.5 (0.45) 11.5 (0.453 Gartner Banana

OUTLINE, TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Item Tv~e BP DOHC Gasoline, 4-cvcle . . I -, Dis~lacement ml kc. cu inl I 1.840 (1.840. 11 2) I Cylinder arrangement and number Combustion chamber Valve system Bore x stroke mm {in) I 83.0 x 85.0 (3.27 x 3.35) I In-line, 4-cylinders Pentroof DOHC, belt-driven Com~ression ratio I 9.0 I Compression pressure kPa (kgf/cm2, psi)-rpm .- . 1 open (BTDCO) 1,255 {I 2.8, 182)-300 5 Valve timing TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE tX Valve clearance Problem .. . -. . Difficult starting ' With System Selector (49 B019 9AO) test switch at SELF TEST. 45uo~x-003 Close (ATDCO) IN mm {in) EX mm {in) Poor idling Close (ABDCO) Open (BBDCO) 14 0: Maintenance-free 0: Maintenance-free Excessive oil consumption 48 56 Possible Cause Malfunction of engine-related components Burned valve Worn piston, piston ring, or cylinder Failed cylinder head gasket Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system Malfunction of engine-related components Malfunction of HLA' Poor valve-to-valve seat contact Failed cvlinder head aasket Oil leakage I Refer to section D I I Remedy Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system Oil working up Worn piston ring groove or sticking piston ring Worn piston or cylinder Oil working down Worn valve seal Worn valve stem or guide Page Replace Replace or repair Replace Refer to section F Refer to section G Replace Replace or repair Re~lace 8-48 B-53,55 B-1 6 B-20 B-50 B-1 6 Refer to section F Refer to section G Replace Replace or repair Replace Replace B-55 B-53,55 B-39,70 8-48 Gartner Banana

B TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem nsufficlent power 4bnormal combustion Engine noise Possible Cause Insufficient compression Malfunction of HLA' Compression leakage from valve seat Seized valve stem Weak or broken valve spring Failed cylinder head gasket Cracked or distorted cylinder head Stuck, damaged, or worn piston ring Cracked or worn piston Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system Others Slipping clutch Dragging brakes Wrong size tires Malfunction of engine-related components Malfunction of HLA* Stuck or burned valve Weak or broken valve spring Carbon accumulation in combustion chamber Malfunction of fuel system Malfunction of ignition system Crankshaft- or bearing-related parts Excessive main bearing oil clearance Main bearing seized or heat-damaged Excessive crankshaft end play Excessive connecting rod bearing oil clearance Connecting rod bearing seized or heat-damaged Piston-related parts Worn cylinder Worn piston or piston pin Seized piston Damaged piston ring Bent connecting rod Valves or timing-related parts Malfunction of HLA' Broken valve spring Excessive valve auide clearance Malfunction of cooling system Malfunction of fuel system Others Malfunction of water pump bearing Improper drive belt tension Malfunction of alternator bearing Exhaust gas leakage Malfunction of timina belt tensioner Remedy Replace Repair Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Refer to section F Refer to section G Refer to section H Refer to section P Refer to section Q Replace Replace Replace Eliminate carbon Refer to section F Refer to section G Replace or repair Replace Replace or repair Replace or repair Replace Replace or repair Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Replace Refer to section E Refer to section F Refer to section E Adjust Refer to section G Refer to section F Replace Page Tappet noise may occur if the engine has set idle for an extended period. The noise should dissipate after the engine has reached normal operating temperature. (HLA troubleshooting: Refer to page 6-8) Gartner Banana