Mazda 3 Manual page 389

Mazda3_8BY6-EA-11F_Edition1 Page389
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Maintenance Interval
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
Brake fluid level
Disc brakes
Tire (Rotation)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
Steering operation and linkages
Power steering fluid level
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
Driveshaft dust boots
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
Exhaust system and heat shields
All locks and hinges
Washer fluid level
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
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 If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the spark plugs at every
96,000 km (60,000 miles) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving
b) Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Form No.8BY6-EA-11F
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12
×1000 km 8 16 24
×1000 miles 5 10 15
I I I
I
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
I I I
I I I
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
L L L
I I I
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Black plate (389,1)
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
16 20 24 28 32 36
32 40 48 56 64 72
20 25 30 35 40 45
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L L L L L L
I I I I I I
40 44 48
80 88 96
50 55 60
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