2016 MAZDA MODEL MX-5 transmission oil

3–45
Before Driving
Driving Tips
Rocking the Vehicle
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at more than
56 km/h (35 mph), and do not allow
anyone to stand behind a wheel when
pushing the vehicle:
When the vehicle is stuck, spinning the
wheels at high speed is dangerous.
The spinning tire could overheat and
explode. This could cause serious
injuries.
CAUTION
Too much rocking may cause engine
overheating, transmission failure, and
tire damage.
If you must rock the vehicle to free it from
snow, sand or mud, depress the accelerator
slightly and slowly move the shift lever
from 1 (D) to R.
Winter Driving
Carry emergency gear, including tire
chains, window scraper, flares, a small
shovel, jumper cables, and a small bag of
sand or salt.
Ask an Authorized Mazda Dealer to check
the following:
 Have the proper ratio of antifreeze in the
radiator.
Refer to Engine Coolant on page
6-29. Inspect the battery and its cables. Cold
reduces battery capacity. Use an engine oil appropriate for the
lowest ambient temperatures that the
vehicle will be driven in (page 6-27). Inspect the ignition system for damage
and loose connections. Use washer fluid made with antifreeze—
but do not use engine coolant antifreeze
for washer fluid (page 6-31).
NOTE
 Do not use the parking brake in freezing
weather as it may freeze. Instead, shift
to P with an automatic transmission and
to 1 or R with a manual transmission.
Block the rear wheels. Remove snow before driving. Snow left
on the windshield is dangerous as it
could obstruct vision. Do not open or close the soft top when
the temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) or less.
The material of the soft top could be
damaged by freezing. Do not apply excessive force to a
window scraper when removing ice or
frozen snow on the mirror glass and
windshield. Never use warm or hot water for
removing snow or ice from windows and
mirrors as it could result in the glass
cracking.
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6–5
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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6–7
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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6–9
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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6–11
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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6–14
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 1
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months61218243036424854606672
×1000 km10203040506070809010011 0120
ENGINE
Drive beltsIII
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemIII
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterRRRRRR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2I*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I*2I
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIIIIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIIIIIII
Brake fluidRRR
Disc brakesIIIIIIIIIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIIIIIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIIIIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIIIIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIIIIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTTTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIIIIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLLLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIIIIIIIII
Emergency flat tire repair kit (if installed)*5Inspect annually.
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6–16
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months369121518212427303336
×1000 km51015202530354045505560
ENGINE
Drive beltsI
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemI
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIIII
Brake fluidR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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6–18
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
(Cont.)
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers, whichever comes first
Months394245485154576063666972
×1000 km6570758085909510010511 011 5120
ENGINE
Drive beltsII
Engine oil & filterRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling systemII
Engine coolant*1Replace at first 200,000 km or 10 years; after that, every 100,000 km or 5 years
Engine coolant levelIIIIIIIIIIII
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filterCRCRCR
Fuel lines and hosesI*2I
Hoses and tubes for emissionI*2I
Fuel filterReplace every 60,000 km
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugsReplace every 120,000 km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lightsIIIIIIIIIIII
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsIII
Brake and clutch fluid levelIIII
Brake fluidRR
Disc brakesIIIIII
Manual transmission oilRR
Tire (Rotation)*3Rotate every 10,000 km
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear*3IIIIII
Steering operation and linkagesIIIIII
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial playIII
Rear differential oil*4
Driveshaft dust bootsIII
Bolts and nuts on chassis and bodyTTT
Exhaust system and heat shieldsIII
All locks and hingesLLLLLL
Washer fluid levelIIIIII
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