Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

30000 MI or 48000 KM

Lubricate
    Locks
      Lubricate all locks and hinges.
Inspect/Adjust
    Drive Belt
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect for cracks or damage and tension.
Check
    Idle Speed
      This maintenance is recommended by Mazda.
    Drum Brake System
    Disc Brake System
Tighten/Torque
    Body and Frame
      Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Check all chassis/body nuts and bolts, torque as necessary.
Adjust
    Valve Clearance
Inspect
    Steering and Suspension
      Inspect steering linkage, rack guides, tie rod ends.
    Steering Gear
      Inspect rack seal boots.
    Steering
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect steering for operation, looseness, correct free play, fluid leaking or oozing. Lubricate steering linkage joints (if equipped with grease fittings)
    Seat Belt
      Inspect seat belts, buckles, retractors and anchors.
    Power Brake Assist
      Inspect power brake unit and hoses.
    Heating and Air Conditioning
      Inspect system for leaks and proper compressor operation.
    Heat Shield, Exhaust
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect for insulator clearance.
    Fluid - A/T
    Cooling System
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect coolant level, check hoses for cracks or wear.
    Brake Pedal Assy
      Inspect brake pedal, clutch pedal and parking brake.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Inspect brake line hoses and connections.
    Ball Joint
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect ball joints for damage, looseness, and grease leakage.
Replace
    Spark Plug
    Oil Filter, Engine
    Fluid - M/T
    Engine Oil
      Or every 5 months, whichever occurs first.
    Coolant
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first.
    Brake Fluid
    Air Filter Element
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first.
Clean/Repack
    Wheel Bearing