Mazda 6 Sport Wagon 2004 Owners Manual

Maintenance and Care

Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

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

NOTE

After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.

Maintenance and Care

Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule

qSchedule 1

Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first

Maintenance Interval

ENGINE

Drive belts (tension)

Engine valve clearance (2.3-liter engine)

Engine oil R R R R R R R R

Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R

COOLING SYSTEM

Cooling system I I

Engine coolant

FUEL SYSTEM

Air filter R

Fuel lines and hoses

Hoses and tubes for emission

IGNITION SYSTEM

Spark plugs Replace every 120,000km (75,000miles)

CHASSIS and BODY

Brake lines, hoses and connections I I

Disc brakes I I I I

Tire (Rotation) Rotate every 12,000km (7,500miles)

Steering operation and linkages I I

Front suspension ball joints I I

Driveshaft dust boots I I

Exhaust system and heat shields Inspect every 72,000km (45,000miles) or 60 months

All locks and hinges L L L L L L L L

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)

Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000kms (25,000miles) or 24 months

Chart symbols

I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate

Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48

×1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96

×1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60

2.3-liter engine I

3.0-liter engine I I

Audible inspect every 120,000km (75,000miles), if noisy,

adjust

Replace at first 168,000km (105,000miles) or 60 months ;

after that, every 48,000km (30,000miles) or 24 months

Remarks

*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.

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