What are the Mazda Maintenance Schedules?

Mechanic checking oil level on car for Mazda Maintenance Schedule

If you want to keep your Mazda vehicle in like-new condition on the roads of Saipan, keeping up with proper maintenance is a must. If you are not sure when to bring your vehicle in for specific Mazda maintenance tasks, the team at Triple J Saipan is here to help. Let’s take a brief look at maintenance schedules for some common Mazda models. You can also consult your owner’s manual for additional information.

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Keep in mind that for a Mazda, the maintenance schedule fluctuates based on whether you set the “Oil Change” maintenance monitor to “Flexible” or “Fixed.” While the necessary tasks are the same, the frequency changes.

Mazda3 Maintenance Schedule

Under Normal Driving Conditions

  • Every Year: Inspect your disc brakes
  • Every Two Years: Inspect fuel lines/hoses, brake lines, hoses and connections, steering operation, front and rear suspension, driveshaft dust boost, and tighten bolts and nuts and chassis and body
  • Every Three Years: Inspect the drive belts
  • Every Four Years: Inspect the hoses and tubes for emission and exhaust system and heat shields
  • On a “Flexible” oil change monitor setting: Oil should be replaced when the wrench indicator is ON. The engine air filter and cabin air filter should also be replaced at the same time. These tasks should happen every 12 months / 10,000 miles.
  • On a “Fixed” oil change monitor setting: Oil should be replaced every 6 months. The engine air filter should be replaced at 30 months, and the cabin air filter needs replacement every two years.
  • Replace engine coolant: At 120,000 miles / 10 years or 60,000 miles / 4 years depending on coolant type. After first replacement, change at 60,000 miles / 5 years and 60,000 miles / 4 years, respectively.
  • Replace spark plugs: At 75,000 miles
  • Rotate tires: At 5,000 miles.

Mazda6 Maintenance Schedule

Under Normal Driving Conditions

Follow the Mazda3 schedule for yearly, bi-yearly, and three year maintenance needs:

  • Every Four Years: Inspect hoses and tubes for emission.
  • Every Five Years: Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
  • Replace air filter: Every three years.
  • Replace engine oil and filter: When wrench indicator light is ON. The max interval length is 12 months / 7,500 miles.
  • Replace engine coolant: At 120,000 miles / 10 years, and at 60,000 miles / 5 years after the first replacement.
  • Replace cabin air filter: Every two years.
  • Replace spark plugs: With SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 every 75,000 miles, and every 40,000 miles with SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T.
  • Rotate tires: Every 7,500 miles.
  • Inspect emergency flat tire repair kit: Annually if installed.
  • If submerged in water, replace rear differential and transfer oil: Annually.

Mazda CX-5 Maintenance Schedule

Under Normal Driving Conditions

Follow the Mazda6 schedule, with a few variations:

  • Replace spark plugs: With SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T every 40,000 miles, and every 75,000 miles on anything other than SKYACTIV®-G 2.5T

Turn to Triple J Saipan for Expert Mazda Maintenance

Now that you know the Mazda maintenance schedule for a few of the most popular models in the lineup, you may have realized that it is time to set up an appointment for service. If this is the case, you can trust your vehicle to the experts at Triple J Saipan. Our highly-skilled technicians have a wealth of experience working on Mazda vehicles, Mazda key fobs, and a wide range of other makes and models. Contact us today if you have any questions.