Mazda mx-5 2003 Manual page 186

Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or
kilometers (miles),
whichever comes first)
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance
*1
Drive belts
*2
Engine timing belt
*3
Engine oil
*3
Engine oil filter
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
Engine coolant
FUEL SYSTEM
Idle speed
*4
Air filter
Fuel filter
Fuel lines and hoses
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Evaporative system
*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 {60,000 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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I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
C : Clean
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 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
Inspect every 100,000 km (60,000 miles) or 60 months
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