Owner Maintenance Schedule
The owner or a qualified service technician should make these vehicle
inspections at the
indicated intervals to ensure safe and dependable operation.
Bring any problem to the attention of an Authorized Mazda Dealer or qualified
service
technician as soon as possible.
When Refueling
- Brake and clutch fluid level.
- Engine coolant level.
- Engine oil level.
- Washer fluid level.
At Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures.
At Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
- Automatic transaxle fluid level.
You can do the following scheduled maintenance items if you have some mechanical ability and a few basic tools and if you closely follow the directions in this manual.
- Engine coolant.
- Engine oil.
See also:
Safety
Safety equipment includes:
* Standard front, side-impact and side curtain airbags
* Standard antilock braking system with electronic brake force distribution
* Standard electronic stability system ...
Engine Exhaust (Carbon Monoxide)
WARNING:
Do not drive your vehicle if you smell exhaust gas inside the vehicle:
Engine exhaust gas is dangerous. This gas contains carbon monoxide (CO), which
is
colorless, odorless, and poisonou ...
Driving Sideways and Other Assets
As always, the MX-5 has rear-wheel drive with excellent front/rear weight
distribution. At roughly 52/48 (51/49 with the hardtop), its bias is toward
slight understeer, which keeps things safe. An ...