SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–36–1
GI
GI–36
GENERAL INFORMATION
For General (L.H.D. R.H.D.)
Chart symbols:
I : Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R : Replace
T:Tighten
C : Clean
Remarks:
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
• The ignition and fuel systems are highly important to the emission control system and to efficient engine operation. All
inspections and adjustments must be made by an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
• After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
• Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
*1: 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. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
c. Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
*2: Also inspect and adjust the power steering and air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
*3: If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is
operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
*4: If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, clean and if necessary, replace the air cleaner element more
often than the recommended intervals.
*5: This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades),
and power windows.
*6: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the rear differential oil every 45,000 km {27,000
miles}.
a. Towing a trailer or using a car – top carrier.
b. Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition.
c. Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
d. Repeated short trips of less than 16 km {10 miles}.
*7: If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be changed.
Maintenance Item
Maintenance Interval (Number of months or km (miles), whichever comes first)
Months 6 121824303642485460667278849096
×1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
×1000 miles
6.2
5
12.
5
18.
75
25
31.
25
37.
5
43.
75
50
56.
25
62.
5
68.
75
75
81.
25
87.
5
93.
75
100
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance
Unleaded fuel Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust
Leaded fuel I I I I
Drive belts *2IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Engine oil *1RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter *1RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system IIIIIIII
Engine coolant Replace every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element *4CCRCCRCC
Fuel filter R R R R
Fuel lines and hoses I I I I I I I I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
Unleaded fuel Replace every 100,000 km (62,500 miles)
Leaded fuel I I I I I I I I
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Idle mixture (Leaded fuel) I I I I I I I I
Evaporative system (if installed) I I I I I I I I
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level and specific
gravity
IIIIIIII