2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 engine coolant

6–1
6Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Essential Information ........................................................................\
6-2
Introduction ........................................................................\
...........6-2
Scheduled Maintenance .....................................................................6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico) ........6-4
Scheduled Maintenance (Mexico) ..............................................6-13
Maintenance Monitor ..................................................................6-20
Owner Maintenance ........................................................................\
.6-22
Owner Maintenance Precautions ................................................6-22
Hood ........................................................................\
....................6-24
Engine Compartment Overview .................................................6-26
Engine Oil ........................................................................\
...........6-27
Engine Coolant ........................................................................\
....6-29
Brake/Clutch Fluid ......................................................................6-31
Washer Fluid ........................................................................\
.......6-31
Body Lubrication ........................................................................\
6-32
Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.......6-33
Battery ........................................................................\
.................6-36
Key Battery Replacement ...........................................................6-38
Tires........................................................................\
.....................6-41
Light Bulbs ........................................................................\
..........6-45
Fuses ........................................................................\
...................6-52
Appearance Care........................................................................\
......6-57
Exterior Care ........................................................................\
.......6-57
Interior Care ........................................................................\
........6-64
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
U.S.A. residents - Engine oil flexible maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Flexible”. For details,
see maintenance monitor. (page 6-20)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months1224364860728496
×1000 km16324864809611 2128
×1000 miles1020304050607080
ENGINE
Drive beltsII
Engine oil & filter*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval: 12 months/16,000 km (10,000 miles))
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterReplace when any equivalent timing of replacing engine oil. (Max interval: 36 months/60,000 km (37,500 miles))
Fuel lines and hoses*3IIII
Hoses and tubes for emission*3II
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIII
Disc brakesIIIIIIII
Manual transmission oilReplace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years.
Tire (Rotation)*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Steering operation and linkagesIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIIII
Rear differential oil*5
Driveshaft dust bootsIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*6Inspect annually.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.R: ReplaceC: CleanT: TightenL: LubricateD: Drain
Remarks:
*1 The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last engine oil and filter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine \
coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perfor\
m 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 reliabi\
lity.*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*5 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
U.S.A. residents - Fixed maintenance interval
Use when the maintenance monitor for “Oil Change” is set to “Fixed”. For details, see
maintenance monitor. (page 6-20)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months612182430364248
×1000 km1224364860728496
×1000 miles7.51522.53037.54552.560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterR
Fuel lines and hoses*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3*4Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles).
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*5
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*6Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.R: ReplaceC: CleanT: TightenL: LubricateD: Drain
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Remarks:
*1 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine \
coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perfor\
m 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 reliabi\
lity.*3 To equalize tread wear for maintaining good performance in handling and b\
raking, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles). However Mazda recommends to rotate every 8,000 km (\
5,000 miles) to help increase tire life and distribute wear more evenly.*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*5 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions) and Puerto Rico residents
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterFlexible*1Replace when wrench indicator light is ON. (Max interval:12 months/16,000km (10,000 miles))
FixedRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*2Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
U.S.A. (severe driving conditions)
R
Puerto RicoRR
Fuel lines and hoses*3II
Hoses and tubes for emission*3I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*4Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*4IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*5
Driveshaft dust bootsII
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*6Inspect annually.
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.R: ReplaceC: CleanT: TightenL: LubricateD: Drain
Remarks:
*1 Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
 Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation such as police car, taxi or driving school car Driving in dusty conditions
If any do apply, follow fixed maintenance. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year or within 16,000 km (10,000 miles) since last engine oil and filter change. The system must be reset whenever replacing the engine oil regardless of the message/wrench indicator light display.*2 Use of FL-22 is recommended when replacing engine coolant. Using engine \
coolant other than FL-22 may cause serious damage to the engine and cooling system.*3 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perfor\
m 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 reliabi\
lity.*4 The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) initialization must be performed\
so that the system operates normally (if equipped).*5 If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.*6 Check the tire repair fluid expiration date every year when performing the periodic maintenance. Replace the tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Canada residents
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first.
Months4812162024283236404448
×1000 km81624324048566472808896
×1000 miles51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years.
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterIIIIIIRIIIII
Fuel lines and hoses*2II
Hoses and tubes for emission*2I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Disc brakesIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsInspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years.
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5Inspect annually.
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