Mazda MX-3 silhouetteMX-3

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE — Schedule 1 (Normal driving conditions)

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Several rows have California-specific intervals (timing belt, fuel system items) distinct from federal (*1) requirements.

Schedule 1 (Normal driving conditions)

Maintenance Interval — Number of months or miles {kilometers}, whichever comes first. Columns (×1,000): Months 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 30 / 36 / 42 / 48; Kilometers 12 / 24 / 36 / 48 / 60 / 72 / 84 / 96; Miles 7.5 / 15 / 22.5 / 30 / 37.5 / 45 / 52.5 / 60.

Schedule 1 — Engine

Engine oil
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k miR
12 mo / 24k km / 15k miR
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k miR
24 mo / 48k km / 30k miR
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k miR
36 mo / 72k km / 45k miR
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k miR
48 mo / 96k km / 60k miR
Oil filter
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k miR
12 mo / 24k km / 15k miR
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k miR
24 mo / 48k km / 30k miR
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k miR
36 mo / 72k km / 45k miR
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k miR
48 mo / 96k km / 60k miR
Tension of all drive belts
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k mi
12 mo / 24k km / 15k mi
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k miI
24 mo / 48k km / 30k mi
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k mi
36 mo / 72k km / 45k mi
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k mi
48 mo / 96k km / 60k miI
Engine timing belt
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k miReplace every 60,000 miles {96,000 km}
12 mo / 24k km / 15k mi
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k mi
24 mo / 48k km / 30k mi
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k mi
36 mo / 72k km / 45k mi
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k mi
48 mo / 96k km / 60k mi
Engine timing belt (California)
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k miInspect at 60,000 miles {96,000 km} and again at 90,000 miles {144,000 km} *2; Replace every 105,000 miles {168,000 km}
12 mo / 24k km / 15k mi
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k mi
24 mo / 48k km / 30k mi
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k mi
36 mo / 72k km / 45k mi
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k mi
48 mo / 96k km / 60k mi
Hose and tube for emission
6 mo / 12k km / 7.5k mi
12 mo / 24k km / 15k mi
18 mo / 36k km / 22.5k mi
24 mo / 48k km / 30k mi
30 mo / 60k km / 37.5k mi
36 mo / 72k km / 45k mi
42 mo / 84k km / 52.5k mi
48 mo / 96k km / 60k miI*2

Schedule 1 — Air cleaner

Air cleaner element
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moR
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moR

Schedule 1 — Ignition system

Spark plugs
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moR
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moR

Schedule 1 — Fuel system

Idle speed
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI*2
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI*1
Fuel filter
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 mo
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moR*1
Fuel lines and hoses
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI*2
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI*1
Fuel hoses (California)
6 moInspect every 105,000 miles {168,000 km}
12 mo
18 mo
24 mo
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 mo

Schedule 1 — Cooling system

Cooling system
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Engine coolant
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moR
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moR

Schedule 1 — Chassis and body

Brake lines, hoses, and connections
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Drum brakes
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Disc brakes
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Steering operation and linkages
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Front suspension ball joints
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Drive shaft dust boots
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
Exhaust system heat shields
6 mo
12 mo
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 mo
42 mo
48 moI
All locks and hinges
6 moL
12 moL
18 moL
24 moL
30 moL
36 moL
42 moL
48 moL

Schedule 1 — Air conditioner system (if equipped)

Refrigerant amount
6 mo
12 moI
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 moI
42 mo
48 moI
A/C compressor operation
6 mo
12 moI
18 mo
24 moI
30 mo
36 moI
42 mo
48 moI

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