Owner Maintenance; Owner Maintenance Schedule - Mazda 2002 Protege Owner's Manual

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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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.
M When Refueling
• Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-16)
• Engine coolant level (page 8-14)
• Engine oil level (page 8-11)
• Washer fluid level (page 8-20)
M At Least Monthly
• Tire inflation pressures (page 8-27)
M At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
• Automatic transaxle fluid level (page 8-18)
• Power steering fluid level (page 8-18)
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.
• Air filter (page 8-21)
• Engine coolant (page 8-14)
• Engine oil (page 8-12)
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