2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 4 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareScheduled Maintenance▼ Schedule 1Maintenance Interval(Number of months or kilometers(miles), whichever comes first)ENGINEAIR CLEANERI : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.R : ReplaceL : LubricateC :CleanMonths 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60Engine oil R R R R R R R REngine oil filter R R R R R R R RDrive belt I IAir filter C C R CIGNITION SYSTEMSpark plugsRFUEL SYSTEMFuel filterReplace every 160,000km (100,000miles)Fuel lines, hoses and connections *1 I ICOOLING SYSTEMCooling system I IEngine coolantReplace at first 96,000km (60,000miles) or 48 months ;after that, every 24 monthsCHASSIS & BODYBrake line, hoses and connection I IDisk brakes I I I ISteering operation and linkages I IFront and rear suspension and ball joints I IManual transmission oilRRear differential oilRDriveshaft dust boots I IBolts and nut on seats I IExhaust system heat shields I IAll locks and hinges L L L L L L L LFlat tire repair kit *2Inspect every yearAIR CONDITIONER SYSTEMCabin air filter (If installed)Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months*1 According to state / provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will notvoid your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed atthe 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 thetire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.8-4Form No. 8R65-EA-03C