Mazda MX-5 MIATA Quick Tips page 14

Under
Hood
U N D E R H O O D
1 2 3 4 5
12 11 10 9 8 7 6
2.0-liter 4-cylinder
Tip: Check all fluids with vehicle
parked on a level surface
Maintenance notes:
Rotate tires every 7,500
miles or sooner if needed
Clean air filter every 15,000 miles
Inspect engine valve clearance
every 75,000 miles
Replace spark plugs every
75,000 miles
Replace (FL22)* engine
coolant at 120,000 miles
WARNING: Using coolant other
than FL22 requires more frequent
maintenance intervals
Tip: For severe driving
conditions, Owner's Manual
recommends changing oil
and filter at 5,000 † miles
*Denotes optional equipment
†
See Owner's Manual
Always check the Owner's Manual for more operating information and safety features
1. Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Refill with windshield
washer fluid
2. Battery
3. Engine oil filler cap,
SAE 5W-20
4. Engine oil dipstick
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Engine oil should be between
FULL and LOW marks on dipstick
5. Brake/clutch* fluid
reservoir
If brake/clutch* fluid level
is low, have your vehicle
inspected by your nearest
Mazda dealer
6. Fuse block
7. Hood support rod
8. Air filter
7,500 miles
A
15,000 miles
A F
22,500 miles A
30,000 miles
A B F
37,500 miles
A C
45,000 miles A E F
52,500 miles A
60,000 miles A B D F
67,500 miles A
75,000 miles A C F
82,500 miles A
90,000 miles A B E F
9. Hood latch
Push to right to release hood
10. Power steering fluid
reservoir
Check with engine off and
at operating temperature
Level should be between
MIN and MAX
11. Cooling system cap
Do not remove if engine
is running or hot
12. Engine coolant reservoir
Check when engine is cold;
fluid level should be between
the FULL and LOW marks
on reservoir
WARNING: Never remove
cooling system cap while
engine is running or hot;
you could get burned
Break-in period
First 600 miles: Avoid heavy
braking and acceleration; drive
at varying road and engine speeds
A. Change: Engine oil/replace filter
Lubricate: Locks and hinges
B. Inspect: Fuel lines and hoses,
brake lines and hoses, steering
operation and linkages, front
suspension ball joints, driveshaft
dust boots, chassis and
body bolts
C. Inspect: Drive belts (tension)
Replace: Air filter
D. Inspect: Hoses and tubes for
emission system
Replace: Engine coolant (other
than FL22), manual transmission
oil, rear differential oil
E. Inspect: Exhaust system and
heat shields
F. Inspect: Disc brakes