Contents: Every 400 km or weekly ⇓ Every 5000 km or after 3 months ⇓ Every 12,000 km or after 6 months ⇓ Every 24,000 km or after 12 months ⇓ Every 48,000 km or after 24 months ⇓ Every 96,000 km or after 48 months ⇓
View of the engine compartment of models with a 6-cylinder engine (Forde Probe)
1. Brake fluid reservoir; 2. Fuse/relay box; 3. Coolant reservoir; 4. Battery; 5. Air filter; 6. Radiator cap; 7. Ignition distributor; 8. Spark plug 9. Oil filler cap; 10. Radiator hose; 11. Oil level dipstick; 12. Washer fluid reservoir; 13. Power steering fluid reservoir; 14. Coolant filler neck cap
Bottom view of the engine compartment of models with a 6-cylinder engine (Forde Probe)
1. Oil filter; 2. Brake pipe; 3. Brake caliper; 4. Outer CV joint boot; 5. Automatic transmission drain plug; 6. Exhaust system; 7. Oil pan drain plug
View of the engine compartment of models with a 4-cylinder engine (1998 Mazda 626)
1. Brake fluid reservoir; 2. Fuel filter; 3. Fuse/relay box; 4. Battery; 5. Air filter; 6. Upper radiator hose; 7. Ignition coil; 8. Oil filler cap; 9. Spark plug; 10. Lower radiator hose; 11. Radiator cap; 12. Coolant reservoir; 13. Washer fluid reservoir; 14. Power steering fluid reservoir; 15. Oil level dipstick; 16. Crankcase ventilation valve
Bottom view of the engine compartment of 4-cylinder models
1. Brake pipe; 2. Brake caliper; 3. Outer CV joint boot; 4. Manual transmission drain plug; 5. Exhaust system; 6. Steering gear cover; 7. Oil pan drain plug
Bottom view of the rear of the body
1. Fuel tank; 2. Brake caliper; 3. Muffler; 4. Spring and shock absorber; 5. Anti-roll bar
Every 400 km or weekly
Check the oil level.
Check the coolant level.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Check the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.
Check the condition of your tires and their pressure.
Every 5000 km or after 3 months
All the points mentioned above, plus:
Check the power steering fluid level.
Check the automatic transmission fluid level.
Change the engine oil and oil filter.
Every 12,000 km or after 6 months
All the points mentioned above, plus:
Check your seat belts.
Check and replace, if necessary, the wiper blades.
Check the battery status.
Check the tension of the drive belts.
Check and replace, if necessary, the hoses in the engine compartment.
Check the cooling system.
Rotate the wheels.
Every 24,000 km or after 12 months
(The original text can be found on: MAZBOOK)
All the points mentioned above, plus:
Check the brake system*.
Check the manual transmission oil level.
Every 48,000 km or after 24 months
All the points mentioned above, plus:
Replace the air filter*.
Replace the spark plugs (models with a four-cylinder engine).
Inspect and replace if necessary the high tension wires, distributor cap and rotor.
Check and replace the crankcase ventilation valve if necessary.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the idle speed (only models produced before 1997).
Check and adjust the ignition timing (only models before 1997).
Replace the coolant and flush the cooling system.
Replace the brake fluid.
Check suspension components, steering components and axle shaft boots*.
Change automatic transmission fluid**.
Change manual transmission oil.
Check the exhaust system.
Check the power supply system.
Every 96,000 km or after 48 months
Check and adjust valve clearances (only models produced since 1998).
Replace the fuel filter.
Replace spark plugs, six-cylinder models.
Replace the timing belt.
* If the vehicle has been operated in severe conditions, such as in dusty areas, when towing a trailer, driving at low speeds with frequent stops in the city, at sub-zero temperatures, etc., perform the maintenance operations marked with an asterisk every 12,000 km or after 6 months.
** When operating the vehicle under severe conditions, replace the automatic transmission fluid every 24,000 km.