2005 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 MIATA check engine

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MaintenanceInterval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles
6.25 12.5 18.752531.25 37.5 43.755056.25 62.5 68.757581.25 87.5 93.75100
Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 80,000 km (50,000 miles)
Tire (including spare tire)
(with inflation pressure adjustment) IIIIIIII
Chart symbols
I:
Inspect: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks
*1 Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2 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.
*3 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.
*4 If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air filter 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 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.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Changing engine oil
WARNING
Checking or Changing Engine Oil:
Hot engine oil is dangerous. If the
engine has been running, the engine
oil becomes very hot. You could be
seriously burned. Don't check or
change the engine oil when the engine
is hot.
1. Warm up the engine for a few minutes and turn it off. Remove the oil-filler
cap.
2. Remove the drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container.
3. Replace the drain plug washer after the oil has thoroughly drained.
4. Reinstall the plug tightly.
5. Fill the engine with new oil to the F mark on the dipstick.
6. Securely reinstall the oil-filler cap.
Tighten
Loosen
Drain plug
7. Start the engine and inspect around thedrain plug for leaks.
8. Turn it off and wait 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan. Check the oil level and fill to the F mark
if necessary.
Oil capacity (General reference only,
refer to Specifications section for
capacities.)
NOTE
lThe indicated engine oil capacities
are for general reference purposes
only. When adding or changing oil,
verify the engine oil level with the
oil dipstick.
lUse only specified engine oil (page
10-4).
Changing oil filter
Because you need a special tool to
retighten the filter, an Authorized Mazda
Dealer should do the work.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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WARNING
Sudden Vehicle Movement:
Shifting the shift lever without first
depressing the brake pedal is
dangerous. The vehicle could move
suddenly and cause an accident.
Make sure the brake pedal is applied
before shifting the shift lever.
4. With the engine still idling, pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean.
5. Put the dipstick back into the filler tube and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Pull the dipstick out and read the fluid level.
FULL
LOW Fluid
cold
scale
The proper fluid level is marked on the
dipstick as follows.
Fluid hot scale
When checking the fluid level at normal
operating temperature, the fluid level
should be within the FULL and LOW
marks on the dipstick.
Fluid cold scale
When the vehicle has not been driven but
the engine is idling, and the outside
temperature is above 20°C (70°F), the
fluid level should be close to, but not
above, the bottom notch on the dipstick.
NOTE
Use the cold scale as a reference.
Fully insert the dipstick. When adding
fluid, inspect with the dipstick to make
sure it doesn't pass full.
NOTE
Inspect the fluid on both sides of the
dipstick in a well lit area for an accurate
reading.
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qCapacities
(Approximate Quantities)
Item Unit
L US qt Imp qt
Engine oil With oil filter 3.8 4.0 3.3
Without oil filter 3.6 3.8 3.2
Coolant MX-5/Miata 6.0 6.3 5.3
MAZDASPEED MX-5 6.2 6.6 5.5
Manual transmission oil 5-Speed transmission 2.0 2.1 1.8
6-Speed transmission 1.8 1.9 1.6
Automatic transmission fluid 6.7 7.1 5.9
Rear differential oil MX-5/Miata 1.0 1.1 0.9
MAZDASPEED MX-5 0.8 0.85 0.7
Fuel tank 48.0 12.7
(US gal) 10.6
(Imp gal)
Check oil and fluid levels with dipsticks or reservoir gauges.
q Dimensions
Item Vehicle specification
Overall length MX-5/Miata
3,945 mm (155.3 in), 3,963 mm (156.0 in)*
MAZDASPEED MX-53,964 mm (156.1 in), 3,983 mm (156.8 in)*
Overall width 1,678 mm (66.1 in)
Overall height 1,228 mm (48.4 in)
Front tread 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Rear tread 1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Wheelbase 2,265 mm (89.2 in)
* With license plate holder
q Weights
Item Weight
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,337 kg (2,948 lb)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
685 kg (1,510 lb)
Rear 675 kg (1,488 lb)
qAir Conditioner
Gas complies with SAE J639 Maximum operating charge
HFC134a (R-134a) 0.4 kg (14.1 oz)
Specifications
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W
Warning Lights ................................. 5-22ABS ............................................ 5-25
Air bag system ........................... 5-25
Brake system .............................. 5-23
Charging system ......................... 5-24
Check engine .............................. 5-24
Immobilizer system .................... 5-26
Low fuel ..................................... 5-26
Seat belt ...................................... 5-26
Seat belt pretensioner system ..... 5-25
Warranty .............................................. 9-9
Washer Fluid ..................................... 8-25
Weights ............................................. 10-5
Wheel Replacement .......................... 8-33
Windblocker ...................................... 6-71
Windows
Power windows .......................... 3-15
Windshield Washer ........................... 5-32
Windshield Wipers ............................ 5-32 Blades replacement .................... 8-27
Winter Driving .................................. 4-10
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