2002 MAZDA 6 maintenance schedule

GI–1
GIGIGENERAL INFORMATION
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL............................. GI-2
RANGE OF TOPICS .......................................... GI-2
VIN CODE............................................................. GI-3
VIN CODE .......................................................... GI-3
FUNDAMENTAL PROCEDURES........................ GI-4
DYNAMOMETER ............................................... GI-4
NEW STANDARDS.............................................. GI-5
NEW STANDARDS TABLE ............................... GI-5
ABBREVIATIONS................................................ GI-7
ABBREVIATIONS TABLE .................................. GI-7
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE............................ GI-8
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE ............. GI-8

GI–8
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLEA6E203400013202For Europe (L.H.D. U.K.)
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C : Clean
Remarks:
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
•To ensure efficient operation of the engine and all systems related to emission control, the ignition and fuel systems must
be serviced regularly. It is strongly recommended that all servicing related to these systems be done by an authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
•Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or shorter.
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.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: 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.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*5: 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.
*6: Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Failure to replace the timing belt may result in damage to the engine.
*7: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the rear differential oil
every 40,000 km (25,000 miles).
a. Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier
b. Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d. Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)
*8: If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.52537.55062.57587.5100112.5
GASOLINE ENGINE
Spark plugs Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Air cleaner element *4 R R R
E.G.R. system I I
DIESEL ENGINE
Engine valve clearance I I
Engine timing beltFinland, Sweden, Norway*5 Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Others*6 Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
Fuel filter R R R
Fuel injection system I I I I
Air cleaner element *4CCRCCRCCR
E.G.R. system I I I
GASOLINE and DIESEL ENGINE
Engine oil *1RRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRRR
Drive belts *2 I I I
Cooling system (including coolant level adjustment) I I I I

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–9
GI
Engine coolantReplace at first 4 years or 100,000 km (62,500 miles);
after that, every 2 years
Fuel lines & hoses I I I I
Battery electrolyte level & specific gravity I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid *3 R R R R
Brake lines, hoses & connections I I I I I I I I I
Parking brake I I I I I I I I I
Power brake unit & hoses I I I I I I I I I
Disc brakes IIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses, and connections I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation & linkages I I I I
Manual transaxle oil R
Automatic transaxle fluid level I I I
Rear differential oil (for 4WD)
*7*8
Transfer oil (for 4WD)
*8
Front & rear suspension & ball joints I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Exhaust system & heat shields I I I I
Cabin air filter (if installed) (aldehyde filter) R R R R R R R R R
Cabin air filter (if installed)(pollen filter) R R R R
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion & perforation)Inspect annually
Bolts & nuts on seats I I I IMaintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5

GI–10
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
For Israel
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C : Clean
Remarks:
•To ensure efficient operation of the engine and all systems related to emission control, the ignition and fuel systems must
be serviced regularly. It is strongly recommended that all servicing related to these systems be done by an authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
•Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter every 10,000 km
(6,000 miles) or shorter.
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.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: 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.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*5: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades),
and power windows.
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
×1000 miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
ENGINE
Drive belts *2IIIIIIIIIII I
Engine oil *1RRRRRRRRRRR R
Engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRRRRR R
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
(Including coolant level adjustment)IIIII I
Engine coolantReplace at first 4 years or 90,000 km (54,000 miles);
after that, every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element *4CCCRCCCRCCC R
Fuel filter R R
Fuel lines & hoses IIIII I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 90,000 km (54,000 miles)
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Evaporative system I I I
E.G.R. system (if installed) I I I
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level & specific gravity I I I I I I I I I I I I
All electrical system *5IIIIIIIIIII I
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake & clutch pedals IIIIIIIIIII I
Brake lines, hoses & connections I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake fluid *3IRIRIRIRIRI R
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIII I
Power brake unit & hoses IIIIIIIIIII I
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIII I
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses, and
connectionsIIIIIIIIIII I

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–11
GI
For GCC
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
T:Tighten
C : Clean
Remarks:
End Of Sie
Steering operation & linkages IIIII I
Manual transaxle oil R R
Automatic transaxle fluid level IIIII I
Front & rear suspension & ball joints IIIII
Driveshaft dust boots IIIII
Exhaust system & heat shields IIIII I
Bolts & nuts on seats IIIII I
Body condition (for rust, corrosion & perforation) Inspect annually
Cabin air filter (if installed) R R R R R R R R R R R RMaintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 144
×1000 km 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 180
×1000 miles 9 18 27 36 45 54 63 72 81 90 99 108
•To ensure efficient operation of the engine and all systems related to emission control, the ignition and fuel systems must
be serviced regularly. It is strongly recommended that all servicing related to these systems be done by an authorized
Mazda Dealer.
•After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
•Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: 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.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: 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.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*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 vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the rear differential oil
every 45,000 km (27,000 miles).
a. Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier
b. Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d. Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)
*7: If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (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 miles6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance (leaded fuel) I I I I
Drive belts *2IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil *1RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system IIIIIIII
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–11–1
GI–11GE NERAL INFORMATION
End Of Sie
SCHEDU LED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 km10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element *4CCRCCRCC
Fuel filter R R R R
Fuel lines & hoses IIIIIIII
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Unleaded fuel Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Leaded fuel IIIIIIII
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Idle mixture (leaded fuel) IIIIIIII
E.G.R. system (if installed) IIIIIIII
Evaporative system (if installed) IIIIIIII
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level & specific gravity IIIIIIII
All electrical system *5IIIIIIII
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake lines, hoses & connections IIIIIIII
Brake fluid *3 I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Brake and clutch pedals IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Parking brake IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power brake unit & hosesIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses, and connections I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation & linkages IIIIIIII
Manual transaxle oilR
Automatic transaxle fluid level IIII III
Automatic transaxle fluid R R R
Rear differential oil (for 4WD)
*6*7
Transfer oil (for 4WD)
*7
Front & rear suspension & ball joints I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Bolts & nuts on chassis and body TTTTTTTT
Exhaust system heat shields I I I I
Cabin air filter (if installed) RRRRRRRR
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion & perforation)Inspect annually

GI–12
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GIGENE RAL INFORMATION
For Europe (L.H.D. U.K.)
Applied VIN (assumed):
JMZ GG12820# 202316-, JMZ GG12F20# 202316-, JMZ GG12F50# 202316-, JMZ GG14320# 202316-
JMZ GG14820# 202316-, JMZ GG14F20# 202316-, JMZ GG14F50# 202316-, JMZ GG12350# 202316-
JMZ GG14350# 202316-, JMZ GG1232✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG1282✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG12F2✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-
JMZ GG12F5✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG1432✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG1482✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG14F2✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-
JMZ GG14F5✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GY19320# 146118-, JMZ GY19820# 146118-, JMZ GY19F20# 146118-
JMZ GY19F50# 146118-, JMZ GY89370# 146118-, JMZ GY19350# 146118-, JMZ GY1932✻
✻✻ ✻
# 146118-
JMZ GY1982✻
✻✻ ✻
# 146118-, JMZ GY8937✻
✻✻ ✻
# 146118-
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C : Clean
Remarks:
S CHEDULED MAINTE NANCE
•The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. All
inspections and adjustments must be made by an expert repairer, we recommend an Authorized Mazda Repairer.
•After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
•Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or shorter.
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.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: 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.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*5: 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.
*6: Replacement of the timing belt is required at every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
Failure to replace the timing belt may result in damage to the engine.
*7: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the rear differential oil every 45,000 km (27,000
miles).
a. Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier
b. Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition
c. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation
d. Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles)
*8: If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5
GASOLINE ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust
Spark plugs Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Air cleaner element *4 R R R
Evaporative system (if installed) I I I
DIESEL ENGINE
Engine valve clearance I I
Engine timing beltFinland, Sweden, Norway*5 Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Others*6 Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
Fuel filter R R R
Fuel injection system I I I I
Air cleaner element *4 C C R C C R C C R
E.G.R. system I I I
GASOLINE and DIESEL ENGINE

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–13
GI
For Israel
Applied VIN (assumed):
JMZ GG1235✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GG1435✻
✻✻ ✻
# 202316-, JMZ GY19F2✻
✻✻ ✻
# 146118-, JMZ GY19F5✻
✻✻ ✻
# 146118-
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
C : Clean
Remarks:
Engine oil *1 R R R R R R R R R
Engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRRR
Drive belts *2 I I I
Cooling system (including coolant level adjustment) I I I I
Engine coolantReplace at first 4 years or 100,000 km (62,500 miles);
after that, every 2 years
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity IIIIIIIII
Brake fluid *3 R R R R
Brake lines, hoses and connections IIIIIIIII
Parking brake IIIIIIIII
Power brake unit and hoses IIIIIIIII
Disc brakes IIIIIIIII
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses, and connections IIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkages I I I I
Manual transaxle oil R
Automatic transaxle fluid level I I I
Rear differential oil (for 4WD)
*7*8
Transfer oil (for 4WD)
*8
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I I I
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Exhaust system and heat shields I I
Cabin air filter (if installed) (pollen filter) R R R R
Body condition
(for rust, corrosion and perforation)Inspect annually
Tires (including spare tyre)
(with inflation pressure adjustment)IIIIIIIII Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108
×1000 km 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180
×1000 miles 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75 87.5 100 112.5
•The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. All
inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
•After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
•Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter every 10,000 km
(6,250 miles) or shorter.
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.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: 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.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*5: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades),
and power windows.