2005 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 air filter

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8Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction .................................................................................. 8-2
Introduction ............................................................................... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance ................................................................ 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (North America) ................................. 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America) ..................... 8-8
Owner Maintenance .................................................................... 8-11
Owner Maintenance Schedule ................................................. 8-11
Owner Maintenance Precautions ............................................. 8-12
Engine Compartment Overview .............................................. 8-13
Engine Oil ............................................................................... 8-14
Engine Coolant ....................................................................... 8-17
Brake Fluid ............................................................................. 8-19
Clutch Fluid ............................................................................ 8-20
Power Steering Fluid ............................................................... 8-21
Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) ..................................... 8-22
Washer Fluid ........................................................................... 8-24
Body Lubrication .................................................................... 8-25
Air Filter .................................................................................. 8-25
Wiper Blades ........................................................................... 8-26
Battery ..................................................................................... 8-28
Tires ........................................................................................ 8-29
Light Bulbs ............................................................................. 8-33
Fuses ....................................................................................... 8-37
Appearance Care ........................................................................ 8-41
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage .................... 8-41
Exterior Care ........................................................................... 8-43
Interior Care ............................................................................ 8-47
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qSchedule 1
Maintenance IntervalNumber of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
ENGINE
Engine valve clearanceI
Engine timing belt Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Drive belt (tension)MX-5/Miata R R R R R R R R
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 5 months
Engine oil filterMX-5/Miata R R R R R R R R
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 5 months
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolantReplace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or
48 months ; after that, every 24 months
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed I I
Air filter C C R C
Fuel lines and hoses
*II
Hoses and tubes for emission*I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsMX-5/Miata R R
MAZDASPEED MX-5 Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance IntervalNumber 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
ENGINE
Engine valve clearanceI
Engine timing belt Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Drive belts (tension) I I
Engine oil
(Except Puerto Rico)MX-5/Miata R R R R R R RRRRRR
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil (Puerto Rico) Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Engine oil filterMX-5/Miata R R R R R R RRRRRR
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I
Engine coolantReplace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or
48 months ; after that, every 24 months
Engine coolant level I I I I I I IIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed I I
Air filter C C R C
Fuel lines and hoses
*II
Hoses and tubes for emission*I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsMX-5/Miata R R
MAZDAS-
PEED MX-5Replace every 160,000 km (100,000 miles)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights I I I I I I IIIIII
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Scheduled Maintenance (Except North America)
NOTE
lAfter the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
lAs the result of visual examination or functional measurement of a system's operation
(performance), correct, clean, or replace as required. (Inspect, and if necessary replace
the air filter)
Emission control and related systems
The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to
efficient engine operation. Don't tamper with them.
All inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule
Maintenance
IntervalNumber 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
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Inspect every 100,000 km (62,500 miles) or 60 months
Drive belts
*1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine timing belt*2Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Engine oil*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter*3RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system I I I I I I I I
Engine coolantexcept Australia
and New ZealandReplace every 24 months
Australia and New
ZealandReplace at first 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months ;
after that, every 24 months
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed I I I I I I I I
Air filter
*4
except Australia
and New ZealandCCRCCRCC
Australia and New
ZealandCRCRC
Fuel filterexcept Australia
and New ZealandRRRR
Australia and New
ZealandRRR
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance
IntervalNumber 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
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles)
Chart symbols
I:Inspect:Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R:Replace
C:Clean
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.
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Scheduled Maintenance
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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.
qWhen Refueling
lBrake and clutch fluid level (page 8-19)
lEngine coolant level (page 8-17)
lEngine oil level (page 8-15)
lWasher fluid level (page 8-24)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-30)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
lAutomatic transmission fluid level (page 8-22)
lPower steering fluid level (page 8-21)
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.
lAir filter (page 8-25)
lEngine coolant (page 8-17)
lEngine oil (page 8-15)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Engine Compartment Overview
Fuse block
Engine oil-filler cap
Cooling system cap
Power steering fluid filler cap/dipstickAir filterClutch fluid reservoir
(Only for manual
transmission model) Automatic transmission fluid-level dipstick
(Only for automatic transmission model)
Engine oil dipstick
Brake fluid reservoir Washer fluid reservoir
(TypeA)
Engine coolant
reservoirWasher fluid reservoir (TypeB)
The battery is in the trunk
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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