Mazda RX-8 Maintenance Schedule page 3

M Schedule 2
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or kilometers
(miles), whichever comes first)
ENGINE
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
Drive belt
AIR CLEANER
Air filter
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel filter
Fuel lines, hoses and connections
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
Engine coolant
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake line, hoses and connection
Brake fluid
Disk brakes
Steering operation and linkages
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
Manual transmission oil
Rear differential oil
Driveshaft dust boots
Bolts and nut on seats
Exhaust system heat shields
All locks and hinges
*2
Flat tire repair kit
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter (If installed)
*1 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.
*2 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.
Mazda RX-8 - Maintenance Schedule
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
L : Lubricate
C : Clean
Months 4 8 12
×1000 km 8 16 24
×1000 miles 5 10 15
Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Others R R R
R R R
C
Replace every 160,000km (100,000miles)
*1
Replace at first 96,000km (60,000miles) or 48 months ;
I
L L L
Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
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Maintenance and Care
16 20 24 28 32 36 40
32 40 48 56 64 72 80
20 25 30 35 40 45 50
R R R R R R R
R R R R R R R
I
C R C
R
I
I
after that, every 24 months
I
R
I I
I
I
R
R
I
I
I
L L L L L L L
Inspect every year
44 48
88 96
55 60
R R
R R
I
I
I
I
R
I
I
I
R
R
I
I
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