2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 5 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareScheduled Maintenance▼ Schedule 2Maintenance Interval(Number of months or kilometers(miles), whichever comes first)I : Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.R : ReplaceL :LubricateC :CleanMonths 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48×1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60ENGINEEngine oilPuerto Rico Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 monthsOthers R R R R R R R R R R R REngine oil filter R R R R R R R R R R R RDrive belt I IAIR CLEANERAir 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 IBrake fluid R RDisk brakes I I I ISteering operation and linkages I IFront and rear suspension and ball joints I IManual transmission oil R RRear differential oil R RDriveshaft 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 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.8-5Form No. 8R65-EA-03C