Mazda RX-8 Instructions for use

Maintenance and Care
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
•Repeated short-distance driving
•Driving in dusty conditions
•Driving with extended use of brakes
•Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being used
•Driving on rough or muddy roads
•Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
•Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
Scheduled Maintenance
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
Mazda RX-8 - Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance and Care
▼Schedule 1 I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
C:Clean
ENGINE
AIR CLEANER
IGNITION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
CHASSIS & BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
*1 According to state / provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the 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 the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or kilometers
(miles), whichever comes first)
Months 6 12182430364248
×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Engine oil RRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRR
Drive belt II
Air filter CCRC
Spark plugs R
Fuel filter Replace every 160,000km (100,000miles)
Fuel lines, hoses and connections*1 II
Cooling system II
Engine coolant Replace at first 96,000km (60,000miles) or 48 months ;
after that, every 24 months
Brake line, hoses and connection II
Disk brakes IIII
Steering operation and linkages II
Front and rear suspension and ball joints II
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil R
Driveshaft dust boots II
Bolts and nut on seats II
Exhaust system heat shields II
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLL
Flat tire repair kit*2 Inspect every year
Cabin air filter (If installed) Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
Mazda RX-8 - Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance and Care
▼Schedule 2 I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L:Lubricate
C:Clean
ENGINE
AIR CLEANER
IGNITION SYSTEM
FUEL SYSTEM
COOLING SYSTEM
CHASSIS & BODY
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
*1 According to state / provincial and federal regulations, failure to perform maintenance on these items will not
void your emissions warranties. However, Mazda recommends that all maintenance services be performed at
the 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 the
tire repair fluid bottle with new one before the expiration date.
Maintenance Interval
(Number of months or kilometers
(miles), whichever comes first)
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
×1000km 8 1624324048566472808896
×1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine oil Puerto Rico Replace every 5,000km (3,000miles) or 3 months
Others RRRRRRRRRRRR
Engine oil filter RRRRRRRRRRRR
Drive belt II
Air filter CCRC
Spark plugs R
Fuel filter Replace every 160,000km (100,000miles)
Fuel lines, hoses and connections*1 II
Cooling system II
Engine coolant Replace at first 96,000km (60,000miles) or 48 months ;
after that, every 24 months
Brake line, hoses and connection II
Brake fluid RR
Disk brakes IIII
Steering operation and linkages II
Front and rear suspension and ball joints II
Manual transmission oil RR
Rear differential oil RR
Driveshaft dust boots II
Bolts and nut on seats II
Exhaust system heat shields II
All locks and hinges LLLLLLLLLLLL
Flat tire repair kit*2 Inspect every year
Cabin air filter (If installed) Replace every 40,000km (25,000miles) or 24 months
Mazda RX-8 - Maintenance Schedule
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