Ford Probe, Mazda 626, and MX-6 Service Schedule (Mazda Capella GF)

The service intervals and types of maintenance given in this manual assume that you will perform all the work yourself, without contacting a dealer or service station. The work listed here is the minimum necessary to keep your car in good condition for daily driving. If you want to keep your car not just in good condition, but in the best condition, there are some types of maintenance that should be performed more frequently. It is also recommended to reduce service intervals if the vehicle is operated in very dusty conditions or for short distance trips (less than four miles) or at temperatures below zero.

New vehicle servicing should be performed by a dealer (at the service station) to maintain the warranty.

Every 400 km or weekly

• Check the engine oil level (paragraph 4)
• Check the coolant level (paragraph 4)
• Check the fluid level in the washer reservoir (paragraph 4)
• Check the fluid level in the brake system reservoir (paragraph 4)
• Inspect your tires and check their pressure (paragraph 5)

Every 5000 km or once every 3 months

In addition to the above checks, do the following:

• Check the power steering fluid level in the canister (paragraph 6)
• Check the automatic transmission fluid level (paragraph 7)
• Change the engine oil and oil filter (paragraph 8)

Every 10,000 km or once every 6 months

In addition to the above checks, do the following:

• Check your seat belts (paragraph 9)
• Check and. if necessary, replace the wiper blades (paragraph 10)
• Check and service the battery (paragraph 11)
• Check and adjust accessory drive belts if necessary (paragraph 12)
• Check and replace hoses under the hood if necessary (paragraph 13)
• Check the cooling system (paragraph 14)
• Swap the tires (paragraph 15)

Every 25,000 km or once every 12 months

In addition to the above checks, Vitaly does the following:

• Check the brake system (paragraph 16)*
• Check the oil level in the manual transmission (paragraph 17)*

Every 50,000 km or once every 2 years

In addition to the above checks, do the following:

• Replace the air filter (paragraph 18)*
• Replace the spark plugs (4-cylinder engine) (paragraph 19)
• Check and. if necessary, replace the high-voltage wires, rotor and distributor cap (paragraph 20)
• Check and, if necessary, replace the crankcase ventilation valve (paragraph 21)
• Check and. if necessary, adjust the idle speed (models produced before 1990) (paragraph 22)
• Check and, if necessary, adjust the ignition timing (models produced before 1998) (paragraph 23)
• Service the cooling system (drain, rinse and refill) (paragraph 24)
• Change the brake fluid (paragraph 25)
• Check the condition of the suspension, steering and drive shaft boots (paragraph 26)*
• Change the automatic transmission fluid (paragraph 27)**
• Change the oil in the manual transmission (paragraph 28)
• Check the exhaust system (paragraph 29)
• Check the fuel system (paragraph 30)

Every 100,000 km or once every 4 years

• Check and. if necessary, adjust the valve clearances (models produced since 1998) (paragraph 31)
• Replace the fuel filter (paragraph 32)
• Replace the spark plugs (v6 engine) (paragraph 19)
• Replace the timing belt (chapters 2A and 2B)

* Types of service. marked with an asterisk should be performed every 10,000 km or once every 6 months if the vehicle is operated under severe conditions. Severe conditions include:

• Dusty area
• Frequent trailer towing
• Frequent idling or low speed operation
• Long-term operation at sub-zero ambient temperatures
• Frequent short trips (less than 10 km)

** When operating the vehicle under the following conditions, replace the automatic transmission fluid after 25,000 km:

• In the urban cycle, when the ambient air temperature often reaches and exceeds 30°C
• In hilly or mountainous areas
• In a dusty area
• Constant towing of the sight
• Frequent idling or low speed operation
• Long-term operation at sub-zero ambient temperatures
• Frequent short trips (less than 10 km)