2005 MAZDA MODEL B2300 TRUCK spark plugs

CHART SYMBOLS
I: Inspect and if necessary, correct, clean or replace
AAdjust
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Normal driving service intervals—perform at the months or distances
shown, whichever occurs first.
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km),
whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(x 1000 km) (8) (16) (24) (32) (40) (48) (56) (64) (72) (80) (88) (96)
ENGINE
Engine oil—every 6 months RRRRRRRRRRR R
Oil filter—every 6 months RRRRRRRRRRR R
PCV valve *3
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner filter R R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs *4
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant (green) Replace at first 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
or 36 months, after that, every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months
Engine Coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
or 60 months; after that, every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km) or 36 months
Coolant condition and protection,
hoses and clamps—annually—
prior to cold weather every 12
monthsIII I
CHASSIS AND BODY
Wheel lug nut torque *1 IIIIIIIIIII I
Inspect tires for wear and rotate (X
= recommended interval for optimal
tire life)IXIXXIXXIXX I
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*5 The California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to
perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty nor
limit recall liability prior to completion of the vehicle’s useful life.
Schedule 1 continued
Maintenance ItemMaintenance Interval (Number of months or Miles (km),
whichever comes first)
Months 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 80 84 88 92 96
x 1000 miles 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120
(x 1000 km)
(104) (112) (121) (128) (136) (144) (152) (160) (168) (176) (184) (192)
ENGINE
Engine oil—every 6 monthsRRRRRRRRRRR R
Oil filter—every 6 monthsRRRRRRRRRRR R
PCV valve *3
AIR CLEANER
Air cleaner filter R R
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs *4 R
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine Coolant (green) Replace at first 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
or 36 months, after that, every 30,000 miles
(48,000 km) or 24 months
Engine Coolant (yellow) Replace at first 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
or 60 months; after that, every 50,000 miles
(80,000 km) or 36 months
Coolant condition and protection,
hoses and clamps—annually
—prior to cold weather every 12
monthsIII I
CHASSIS AND BODY
Wheel lug nut torque *1IIIIIIIIIII I
Inspect tires for wear and rotate (X
= recommended interval for optimal
tire life)XX I XX I XX I XX I
Clutch reservoir fluid levelIIIIII
Front wheel bearings (4x2) L
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Special Operating
Conditions
Replace Engine Oil and Filter
Inspect Brake System
Replace Fuel Filter
Change Automatic Transmission Fluid
Replace Spark Plugs
Replace Engine Air Filter
Change Manual Transmission Fluid
Inspect and Lubricate U-Joints
Lubricate Front Wheel Bearing (4x2)
Change Transfer Case Fluid (4x4)
Suggested Maintenance
Interval3,000
miles or
3 months5,000
miles15,000
miles30,000
miles60,000
milesAs
requiredAs
requiredAs
required30,000
miles60,000
miles
Towing a trailer or
using a camper or
car top carrierXXXX
Extensive idling or
low-speed driving
for long distances
as in heavy
commercial use
such as delivery,
taxi or patrol carX XXXX XX
Operating in dusty
conditions such as
unpaved or dusty
roadsXXX X
Off road operation X X X
For specific recommendations see your authorized Mazda dealer or
qualified service professional.
OWNER MAINTENANCE
Owner Maintenance Schedule
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.
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Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................64, 66–67, 69
Safety defects, reporting ..........188
Safety restraints ..............64, 66–69
belt minder ...............................71
extension assembly ..................70
for adults .............................66–67
for children .........................88–89
safety belt maintenance ...........75
warning light and chime ..........71
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................100
Safety restraints - tether
anchors ........................................97
Safety seats for children ............93
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............64
Seats ............................................62
child safety seats ......................93
Servicing your vehicle ..............203
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................18
AM/FM stereo CD .....................20
AM/FM stereo tape/CD/MP3 ....23
Premium AM/FM stereo
CD6/MP3 ...................................27
Snowplowing .................................7
Spark plugs, specifications .......246
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............7
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................244–245
Speed control ..............................52
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......144
Starting your
vehicle ........................141–142, 144jump starting ..........................172
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
Stereo
Single CD ..................................19
T
Tether anchors ............................97
Tilt steering wheel ......................47
Tires ...........................106–107, 112
alignment ................................123
care ..........................................121
changing ..........................112–113
checking the pressure ............109
inspecting and inflating .........109
label .........................................121
replacing ..................................111
rotating ....................................124
safety practices .......................122
sidewall information ...............117
snow tires and chains ............125
spare tire .................................112
terminology .............................107
tire grades ...............................107
treadwear ........................106, 121
Towing .......................................131
recreational towing .................139
trailer towing ..........................131
wrecker ....................................177
Traction-lok rear axle ...............149
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................240
Transmission
automatic operation ...............150
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....150
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................239
fluid, refill capacities ..............241
lubricant specifications ..244–245
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