Mazda 6 2002 Workshop Manual page 38

Maintenance Item
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Evaporative system
E.G.R. system (if installed)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level & specific gravity
All electrical system
CHASSIS & BODY
Brake & clutch pedals
Brake lines, hoses & connections
Brake fluid
Parking brake
Power brake unit & hoses
Disc brakes
Power steering fluid, lines, hoses, and
connections
Steering operation & linkages
Manual transale oil
Automatic transale/transmission fluid level
Front & rear suspension & ball joints
Driveshaft dust boots
Ehaust system & heat shields
Bolts & nuts on seats
Body condition (for rust, corrosion & perforation)
Cabin air filter (if installed)
For GCC
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. (Oil-permeated air cleaner elements cannot be
cleaned using the air-blow method.)
R : Replace
T : Tighten
C : Clean
Remarks:
• To ensure efficient operation of the engine and all systems related to emission control, the ignition and fuel systems must
be serviced regularly. It is strongly recommended that all servicing related to these systems be done by an authorized
Mazda Dealer.
• After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
• Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*2: 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. Etended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*3: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air cleaner
element more often than the recommended intervals.
*4: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades),
and power windows.
*5: If the brakes are used etensively (for eample, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is
operated in etremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 12 24
× × × × 1000 km 15 30
× × × × 1000 miles 9 18
I I
*4 I I
I I
I I
*5 I R
I I
I I
I I
I I
I
I
I
I
R R
36 48 60 72 84
45 60 75 90 105
27 36 45 54 63
I
I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I R I R I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I
R
I I
I I I
I I I
I I
I I
Inspect annually
R R R R R
96 108 120 132 144
120 135 150 165 180
72 81 90 99 108
I I
I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
R I R I R
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I I I
I I I
R
I I I
I I
I I
I I I
I I I
R R R R R
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