Mazda 2008 MX-5 Miata Owner's Manual page 287

MX-5_8X49-EA-07F_Edition2 Page287
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Maintenance Interval
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
Disc brakes
Tire (Rotation)
Flat tire repair kit (if installed)
Steering operation and linkages
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
Manual transmission oil
Rear differential oil
Driveshaft dust boots
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
Exhaust system and heat shields
All locks and hinges
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C: Clean
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription FL22 on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 According to state/provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform 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 reliability.
*3 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.
Form No.8X49-EA-07F
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6
×1000 km 12
×1000 miles 7.5
*3
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
L
Black plate (287,1)
Scheduled Maintenance
12 18 24 30
24 36 48 60
15 22.5 30 37.5
I
I I
Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Inspect annually
I
I
I
T
L L L L
Maintenance and Care
36 42 48
72 84 96
45 52.5 60
I
I I
I
I
R
R
I
T
L L L
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