2004 MAZDA MODEL 6 service interval

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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Schedule 1
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
CHASSIS and BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)
*1According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability. Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)Months 6 12182430364248
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine
I
3.0-liter engine
II
Engine oil
RRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter
RRRRRRRR
Cooling system
II
Engine coolantReplace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
Air filter
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*1II
Hoses and tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugs
Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Brake lines, hoses and connections
II
Disc brakes
IIII
Steering operation and linkages
II
Front suspension ball joints
II
Driveshaft dust boots
II
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
II
Exhaust system heat shields
II
All locks and hinges
LLLLLLLL
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I

Schedule 2
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
ENGINE
COOLING SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
*1According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the recommended time or mileage/kilometer period to ensure long-term reliability.
*2If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the spark plugs every 96,000
km(60,000 miles) or shorter.
a)Repeated short-distance driving
b)Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
c)Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Drive belts (tension) 2.3-liter engine
I
3.0-liter engine
II
Engine oilPuerto Rico
Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Others
RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter
RRRRRRRRRRRR
Cooling system
II
Engine coolantReplace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant level
IIIIIIIIIIII
Air filterPuerto Rico
R
Others
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*1II
Hoses and tubes for emission*1I
Spark plugs USA
Replace every 96,000km (60,000miles)
Others
*2Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)
Function of all lights
IIIIIIIIIIII
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Maintenance and Care
Form No. 8R29-EA-02I
Owner Maintenance
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified service
technician as soon as possible.

When Refueling
•
Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-15)
•
Engine coolant level (page 8-13)
•
Engine oil level (page 8-10)
•
Washer fluid level (page 8-19)

At Least Monthly
•
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-25)

At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
•
Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-18)
•
Power steering fluid level (page 8-17)
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical
ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
•
Air filter (page 8-20)
•
Engine coolant (page 8-13)
•
Engine oil (page 8-10)
Owner Maintenance Schedule
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