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Maint€nance
Schedule 2
Insp€ctodEpan.ckm,adjust,orEplaceiine.essary.(Oil-pemeatedaifiliercannolbecleanedusingrheai. blowbelndl.)
-.. MAINIENANCE..-.- INTERVAL
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Nunber ol monlhs or kilometers (niles). whichercr con4 li.st
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Ir lhe vehiclc is opemtei in cold dislricts { below l8 degreDs C (0 degEes F) }, Eplace tne limin8 bell al96-010 lin (60,000 niles).
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Maintenance
lnspal: lnsp{t and .lm, Epair, adjnn. or Eplace if necessary .(Oil-pemear€d aif filter cNor beclemedusing lhe air blow nelnod.)
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Also inspecl md adjust rhe powei steering and aircondition€r dnle belts. ifinslalled.ReplacementottheriningbcllisrequiB!ateveryl00,000k6(60,000niler.Fail!reloeplacethetidingbeltnayFsultindanagetorhe€nsinc.If the rehicle is openled under el of lne follo*ing conditions, chdee lne enAinc oil dd oil filrei 6orc onen dd Econnended inreNals.a) Drivins in dusty cdditions.b) Extended percds of idling oi low speed operation.c) Drivin-s ior long pqiod in cold Gmperatues o.driving rcgularly al shon distance only.I f the veh icle is operated in lcry d! sry or s andy areas, inspect ard il nc.e$aiy. cle o or e place rhe lir fi lter noe onen rhan lhe Hom mend€d inten als.
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Owner Maintenance
I Owner Maintensnce Schedule
The owner or aqualified service
i,echnician sbould make thes€ vehicle
inspections at lhe indicated inteNals to
ensure saf€ and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to fte attention of an
Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
seNice technician as soon as possible.
V When refueling
. Brake and clutch fluid level
(page 8'23)
. Engine coolantlevel
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil level
(page 8 17)
. Washerfluid lev€l
(page 8-27)
V At least monthly
. Tire inflation pressures
(pase 8-34)
V At least twice a Jear(for example, every spring and fall)
. Automatic transaxle fluid level
(page 8-2s). Power steering lluid level
(page 8 2a)
You can do lhe following scheduled
maintenance items if you have some
nechanical ability and a few basic tools
and ifyou closely follow the directions in
ihis manual.
. Air filter
(page 8-28)
. Engine coolani
(page 8 19)
. Engine oil and oil filter
(page 8 18)
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Maintenance
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I Engine Oil
V Recommended oil
Oil container labels provide important
The quality designation "SG", "SH",
"SJ". or "ILSAC" rnustbe on the label.
Engine oil viscosity. or thickness. has an
effect on fuel economy and cold-weathe!
op€ration (starting and oil flow).
Low-vjscosity engine oils can provide
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improved tuel econony and cold-weaher
But high iemperature weather condilions
requirehigher viscosity engine oils for
satisibctory lubrication.
When choosing an oil. consider tbe
temperature range your vehicle will
operar,e in before rie next oil cbange.
Then selecr the recommended viscosily
AclurroN
Using oils ofviscosiry besides those
recommended for specific
temperalure ranges could result in
engine damage.
Energy conserving oils are
recommended. A chief contribulion they
make to fuel economy is reducing the
amount of fuel necessary to overcome
engine friction.
oil
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Maintenance
NOTE
The distance belween L and F on the
dipstick .epresents the fouowing
1.0 L (1.05 US qt,0.87lmp q0
V Inspecting engine oil level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a lev€l
2. Warm up the engine to normal
operating temperature.
3. Tum it offand wai!5 ninutes for the
oil to return to fte oil pan.
4. Pull outthe dipsrick, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it iully.
5. Pull it out again and examjne fte level.
It's OK between L and F.
But ifit's near at or below L, add
enough oil to bring the level to F.
6. Male sure the O'ring is posirionedproperly before reinsening tbe
dipstick.
Ac.luuoN
Don't add engine oil overF. This may
cause engine damage-
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Maintenance
V Changing engine oil and filter
Change engine oil and filter according to
Scheduled Maintenance (page 8-3).
Please act responsibll protect the
environment and ta.ke used oil to a
recycling faciliiy. Ask yourdealer or a
s€rvice stalion for information.
Changing engine oil
I . warm up the engine for a few minutes
and ium ir off. Remove the oil-filler
2. Remove the drain plug and drain fte
oil into a suitable container.
engines
A wnRlrnrtc
Handling Used E gine Oil:
Continuous contact with used engine
oil is dangerous. It coud cause skin
cancer Alwars wash with soap and
water innediateb after chansins oil
AwnnNme
Checkins orChansins Ensine Oil:
Hot ensine oil is dansercus. II the
engine h^s been running, the engine
oit becomes very hot. You could be
seiousl! bur ed. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the
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Maintenence
3.
1.
Replace the plug iighdy after the oil
has thoroughly drained.
Fill the engine with new oil to the F
mark on the dipstick.
S€curely replace the oil-filler cap.
Slart the engine and inspecl around the
drain plug for leaks.
Tum il off and wait 5 minutes for the
oil to reiurn to ihe oil pan.
Check the oil level and fitl to the F mark
ifnecessary,
Oil capacity (General reference only.)
1.6-liter engine:
3.0 L (3.2 US qt, 2.6 ftnp qt)
1.8 and 2.o-lit€r ensines:
3.3 L (3.5 US qt,2.9Imp qt)
5.
NOTE
Use only specified engine oil (page
8 16).
Changing oil fflter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authoriz€d Mazda
Dealer should do the work.
I Engine Coolant
V Inspeciing coolant level
A waruvnrc
Hot Engine:
A hot ensine h danserous. I! the
ensine has been runnins, pa.ts of
the engine compartment can becomeyery hot. You couu be b rned. Don't
inspect the coolant slstem or add
coola t r'hen the engine is hot
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Ifnew fluid is required frequendy,
consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
AclurroN
To avoid damage to the power
steering pump. donl operate the
vehicle for long periods when the
power steering fluid level is low.
NOTE
Use specified power steering flujd
(chart, page l0-2).
I Insp€cting Power Steering Fluid
Level
Inspect lhe fluid level in &e reservoir at
each engine oil change with the engine
off and cold. Add fluid ifnecessary: it
does not require periodic changing.
The level must be keptbetween MIN and
MAX.
Visually examine the lines and hoses for
A waruvnsc
SpilkdB!4Lc4uidr
Spi zd bmke lluid is dangercur. If it
gets in !o0 eles, thef co ld be
seria ib inj red- Il thit hawn\
imnediatelr iush lour eres wirh hnter
and get nedical attentio,L Brake l id
spilbd on a hot engine couu cause a
fft. Be careftl n., to spi bmke fiuuon rowself or on the engine.
A wanrrnrc
Low Brakelclutch Fluid Levets:
Lou' brakelclutch Jluid lewls could
be datgetuus. Low levels could
signal btuke Ii ine ,'ear or a brake
srsten teak. Your brckes couA failand c.use an accident lfroufrnda
loia' fluid lerel, hate the bnkes and
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