Mazda RX-8 (2011 year). Manual — part 21
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Towing Description
We recommend that towing be done only
by an Authorized Mazda Dealer or a
commercial tow-truck service.
Proper lifting and towing are necessary to
prevent damage to the vehicle.
Government and local laws must be
followed.
A towed vehicle usually should have its
drive wheels (rear wheels) off the ground.
If excessive damage or other conditions
prevent this, use wheel dollies.
Wheel dollies
CAUTION
Do not tow the vehicle pointed
forward with driving wheels on the
ground. This may cause internal
damage to the transmission.
CAUTION
Do not tow with sling-type
equipment. This could damage your
vehicle. Use wheel-lift or flatbed
equipment.
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Emergency Towing
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Tiedown Hooks
CAUTION
Do not use the front and rear
tiedown eyelets for towing the
vehicle.
They have been designed only for
securing the vehicle to a transport
vessel during shipping.
Using the eyelets for any other
purpose could result in the vehicle
being damaged.
qTiedown Hooks
1. Remove the tiedown eyelet and the lug
wrench from the trunk (page 7-3).
2. Wrap the lug wrench with a soft cloth
to prevent damage to a painted bumper,
and open the cap located on the front or
rear bumper.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
The cap cannot be completely
removed. Do not use excessive force
as it may damage the cap or scratch
the painted bumper surface.
3. Securely install the tiedown eyelet
using the lug wrench.
Front
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Rear
4. Hook the tying rope to the tiedown
eyelet.
Front
Rear
CAUTION
If the tiedown eyelet is not securely
tightened, it may loosen or disengage
from the bumper when tying down
the vehicle. Make sure that the
tiedown eyelet is securely tightened
to the bumper.
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In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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Recreational Towing
An example of
“recreational towing” is
towing your vehicle behind a motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all 4 wheels.
When doing recreational towing refer to
“Towing Description” (page 7-24) and
“Tiedown Hooks” (page 7-25) and
carefully follow the instructions.
In Case of an Emergency
Emergency Towing
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8
Maintenance and Care
How to keep your Mazda in top condition.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-2
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Owner Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Owner Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-8
Owner Maintenance Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-9
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-11
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-12
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-14
Brake/Clutch Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8-16
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-17
Body Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-19
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-36
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-42
How to Minimize Environmental Paint Damage . . . . . 8-42
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 8-44
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-48
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Introduction
Be extremely careful and prevent injury to yourself and others or damage to your vehicle
when using this manual for inspection and maintenance.
If you are unsure about any procedure it describes, we strongly urge you to have a reliable
and qualified service shop perform the work, preferably an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
Factory-trained Mazda technicians and genuine Mazda parts are best for your vehicle.
Without this expertise and the parts that have been designed and made especially for your
Mazda, inadequate, incomplete, and insufficient servicing may result in problems. This
could lead to vehicle damage or an accident and injuries.
For expert advice and quality service, consult an Authorized Mazda Dealer.
The owner should retain evidence that proper maintenance has been performed as
prescribed.
Claims against the warranty resulting from lack of maintenance, as opposed to defective
materials or authorized Mazda workmanship, will not be honored.
Any auto repair shop using parts equivalent to your Mazda's original equipment may
perform maintenance. But we recommend that it always be done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer using genuine Mazda parts.
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Maintenance and Care
Introduction
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Scheduled Maintenance
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
l
Repeated short-distance driving
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Driving in dusty conditions
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Driving with extended use of brakes
l
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
l
Driving on rough or muddy roads
l
Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
l
Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
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Driving in extremely hot conditions
l
Driving in mountainous conditions continually
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended
intervals.
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 1
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
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
ENGINE
Engine oil
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Engine oil filter
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Drive belts
I
I
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
FL22 type
*1
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Others
Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2
I
I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2
I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
R
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Flat tire repair kit
*3
Inspect annually
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
I
I
Manual transmission oil
R
Rear differential oil
R
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
T
T
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
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
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription
“FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 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.
*3 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 and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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qSchedule 2
Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
×1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
×1000 miles
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
ENGINE
Engine oil
Puerto Rico
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
Others
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 belts
I
I
COOLING SYSTEM
Engine coolant
FL22 type
*1
Replace at first 192,000 km (120,000 miles) or 10 years; after
that, every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 5 years
Others
Replace at first 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or 4 years; after that,
every 2 years
Engine coolant level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
R
Fuel lines and hoses
*2
I
I
Hoses and tubes for emission
*2
I
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
R
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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Maintenance Interval
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
4
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
44
48
×1000 km
8
16
24
32
40
48
56
64
72
80
88
96
×1000 miles
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
I
I
Brake and clutch fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Brake fluid
R
R
Disc brakes
I
I
I
I
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Flat tire repair kit
*3
Inspect annually
Steering operation and linkages
I
I
Front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel
bearing axial play
I
I
Manual transmission oil
R
R
Rear differential oil
R
R
Driveshaft dust boots
I
I
Bolts and nuts on chassis and body
T
T
Exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 5 years
All locks and hinges
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Washer fluid level
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years
Chart symbols:
I: Inspect: Inspect and clean, repair, adjust, fill up or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
T: Tighten
Remarks:
*1 Use FL22 type coolant in vehicles with the inscription
“FL22” on the radiator cap itself or the surrounding
area. Use FL22 when replacing the coolant.
*2 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.
*3 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 and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
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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.
qWhen Refueling
l
Brake and clutch fluid level (page 8-16)
l
Engine coolant level (page 8-14)
l
Engine oil level (page 8-13)
l
Washer fluid level (page 8-17)
qAt Least Monthly
Tire inflation pressures (page 8-24)
qAt Least Twice a Year (For Example, Every Spring and Fall)
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.
l
Engine coolant (page 8-14)
l
Engine oil (page 8-12)
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Owner Maintenance Precautions
Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only
for items that are easy to perform.
As explained in the Introduction (page 8-2), several procedures can be done only by a
qualified service technician with special tools.
Improper owner maintenance during the warranty period may affect warranty coverage.
For details, read the separate Mazda Warranty statement provided with the vehicle. If
you're unsure about any servicing or maintenance procedure, have it done by an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
There are strict environmental laws regarding the disposal of waste oil and fluids. Please
dispose of your waste properly and with due regard to the environment.
We recommend that you entrust the oil and fluid changes of your vehicle to an Authorized
Mazda Dealer.
WARNING
Do not perform maintenance work if you lack sufficient knowledge and experience or
the proper tools and equipment to do the work. Have maintenance work done by a
qualified technician:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle is dangerous if not done properly. You
can be seriously injured while performing some maintenance procedures.
If you must run the engine while working under the hood, make certain that you
remove all jewelry (especially rings, bracelets, watches, and necklaces) and all
neckties, scarves, and similar loose clothing before getting near the engine or cooling
fan which may turn on unexpectedly:
Working under the hood with the engine running is dangerous. It becomes even
more dangerous when you wear jewelry or loose clothing.
Either can become entangled in moving parts and result in injury.
Turn off the ignition switch and make sure the fan is not running before attempting
to work near the cooling fan:
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously injured.
Do not leave items in the engine compartment:
After you have finished checking or doing servicing in the engine compartment, do
not forget and leave items such as tools or rags in the engine compartment.
Tools or other items left in the engine compartment could cause engine damage or a
fire leading to an unexpected accident.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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NOTE
Once the engine coolant exceeds a preset temperature, an electrical cooling fan turns on. It will
continue running for about 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to off.
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Owner Maintenance
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Engine Compartment Overview
Windshield washer
fluid reservoir
Engine oil-filler cap
Engine oil dipstick
Brake/Clutch fluid
reservoir
Cooling system cap
Engine coolant reservoir
Battery
Fuse block
(near battery)
Air filter
Fuse block (next
to air filter)
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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