Mazda RX-8 Maintenance Schedule

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For any automobile, proper maintenance is essential to long life and a pleasurable, consistent driving experience. There are many different opinions regarding maintenance schedules, especially when it comes to rotary powered cars, and we will try to outline them here for the Mazda RX-8.

Chart Symbols
Symbol Definition
I Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R Replace
L Lubricate
C Clean
T Tighten

Official Mazda Maintenance Schedule for the RX-8

Schedule 1 : (Normal driving conditions) U.S.A.

Remarks

  • After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
  • Refer below for a description of items marked * in the maintenance chart.
    • * 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.
    • ** 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.
Schedule 1 : (Normal driving conditions) U.S.A.
Maintenance Item Service interval in Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48
x1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96
x1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60
Engine
Engine Oil R R R R R R R R
Engine Oil Filter R R R R R R R R
Drive Belt I
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element C C R C
Ignition System
Spark Plugs R
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Replace every 160,000km (100,000 miles)
Fuel lines, hoses and connections * I I
Cooling System
Cooling System I I
Engine Coolant Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months; after that, every

24 months

Chassis & Body
Brake line, hoses and connection I I
Disc Brakes I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I
Manual transmission oil R
Rear differential oil R
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nut on seats I I
Exhaust system heat shields I I
All locks & hinges L L L L L L L L
Flat tire repair kit ** Inspect every year
Air Conditioner System
Cabin air filter (If installed) Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months

Schedule 2 : Canada, Puerto Rico and (Unique driving conditions) U.S.A.

Unique driving conditions consist of:

  • Repeated short-distance driving
  • Driving in dusty conditions
  • Driving with extended use of brakes
  • Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are 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

Remarks

  • After the described period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
  • Refer below for a description of items marked * in the maintenance chart.
    • * 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.
    • ** 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.
Schedule 2 : Canada, Puerto Rico and (Unique driving conditions) U.S.A.
Maintenance Item Service interval in Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48
x1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
x1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Engine
Engine Oil R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine Oil Filter R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive Belt I I
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element C C R C
Ignition System
Spark Plugs R
Fuel System
Fuel Filter Replace every 160,000km (100,000 miles)
Fuel lines, hoses and connections * I I
Cooling System
Cooling System I I
Engine Coolant Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 48 months; after that, every 24 months
Chassis & Body
Brake line, hoses and connection I I
Brake Fluid R R
Disc Brakes I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I
Manual transmission oil R R
Rear differential oil R R
Driveshaft dust boots I I
Bolts and nut on seats I I
Exhaust system heat shields I I
All locks & hinges L L L L L L L L L L L
Flat tire repair kit ** Inspect every year
Air Conditioner System
Cabin air filter (If installed) Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months

Schedule 3: Except for U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico

Remarks

  • To ensure efficient operation of the engine and all systems related to emission control, the ignition and fuel systems must be serviced regularly. It is strongly recommended that all servicing related to these systems be done by an authorized Mazda Dealer.
  • After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
  • Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart.
    • * If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the engine oil and oil filter more often than recommended intervals.
      • Driving in dusty conditions.
      • Extended periods of idling or low speed operation.
      • Driving for long period in cold temperatures or driving regularly at short distance only.
    • ** Also inspect and adjust the air conditioner drive belts, if installed.
    • *** If the vehicle is operated in very dusty or sandy areas, inspect and if necessary, clean or replace the air cleaner element more often than the recommended intervals.
    • **** According to 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.
    • ***** This is a full function check of electrical systems such as lights, wiper and washer systems (including wiper blades), and power windows.
    • ****** If the brakes are used extensively (for example, continuous hard driving or mountain driving) or if the vehicle is operated in extremely humid climates, change the brake fluid annually.
    • ******* 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.
Schedule 3: Except for U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico
Maintenance Item Service interval in Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96
x1000 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160
x1000 miles 6.25 12.5 18.75 25 31.25 37.5 43.75 50 56.25 62.5 68.75 75 81.25 87.5 93.75 100
Engine
Engine Oil * R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Engine Oil Filter * R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
Drive Belt ** I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Air Cleaner
Air Cleaner Element *** C C R C C R C C
Ignition System
Spark Plugs R R
Electrical System
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity I I I I I I I I
All electrical system ***** I I I I I I I I
Fuel System
Fuel Filter R R R R
Fuel lines, hoses and connections **** I I I I
Evaporative system **** I I I I I I
Cooling System
Cooling System I I I I I I I I
Engine Coolant Replace every two years
Chassis & Body
Brake and Clutch Pedals I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Brake line, hoses and connection I I I I I I I I
Brake Fluid ****** I I I R I I I R I I I R I I I R
Parking Brake I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Power brake unit and hose I I I I I I I I
Disc Brakes I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Steering operation and linkages I I I I I I I I
Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I I I
Manual transmission oil R
Automatic transmission fluid level I I I I I I I I
Rear differential oil R R
Driveshaft dust boots I I I I
Bolts and nut on chassis & body T T T T T T T T
Body condition (for rust,corrosion and perforation) Inspect annually
Exhaust system heat shields Inspect at first 80,000 km (50,000 miles) or 48 months; after that every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months
Flat tire repair kit ******* Inspect every year
Air Conditioner System
Cabin air filter (If installed) R R R R R R R R
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