Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

30000 MI or 48000 KM

Lubricate
    Locks
      Lubricate all locks and hinges.
Inspect/Adjust
    Idle Speed
      Required in all states except California, it is recommended in California.
    Drive Belt
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Check For damage and tension. Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect for cracks or damage and tension.
    Clutch Pedal Assembly
       Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect operation, free play, and pedal height, adjust as needed.
Check
    Brake Drum
Tighten/Torque
    Body and Frame
      Or every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Check all chassis/body nuts and bolts, torque as necessary.
Inspect
    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 Systems
      Inspect seat belts, buckles, retractors, and anchors.
    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.
    Fuel Supply Line
      This maintenance is recommended by Mazda. However, it is not necessary for emission warranty coverage or manufacturer recall liability. Inspect - All except California vehicles. Inspect fittings, connections and components for leaks.
    Exhaust System
      Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
    Drum Brake System
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect wheel cylinder operation and leakage, lining for wear and drum inner diameter.
    Drive/Propeller Shaft
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect drive shaft dust boots for cracking and damage.
    Disc Brake System
      Or every 15 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect rotors, pads for wear or damage, and calipers for leakage and operation.
    Cooling System
      Or every 15 months, whichever occurs first. Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect coolant level, check hoses for cracks or wear.
    Brake Hose/Line
      Inspect brake lines, hoses and connections.
    Ball Joint
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect ball joints for damage, looseness, and grease leakage.
Replace
    Spark Plug
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first.
    Oil Filter, Engine
      Replace every 5 months or 5000 miles.
    Fuel Filter
      This maintenance operation is required for all states except California. However we do recommend that this operation be performed on California vehicles as well.
    Engine Oil
      Or every 5 months, whichever occurs first. Replace every 5 months or 5000 miles.
    Coolant
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first.
    Air Filter Element
      Or every 30 months, whichever occurs first.