Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance and Care
Scheduled Maintenance
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions
apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 (Canada and Puerto Rico residents follow Schedule 2).
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Repeated short-distance driving
Driving in dusty conditions
Driving with extended use of brakes
Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are being 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
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the
recommended intervals.
Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance and Care
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
Drive belts (tension)
2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
Engine valve clearance (2.3-liter engine)
Engine oil
Engine oil filter
COOLING SYSTEM
Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy,
adjust
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R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Cooling system
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
Engine coolant
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
R
*1
Fuel lines and hoses
Hoses and tubes for emission*1
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
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I
Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
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I
Disc brakes
Tire (Rotation)
Rotate every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)
Steering operation and linkages
Front suspension ball joints
Driveshaft dust boots
Exhaust system and heat shields
All locks and hinges
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)
Cabin air filter
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months
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L
L
L
L
L
L
L
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months
Chart symbols
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Remarks
*1: 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.
Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance and Care
qSchedule 2
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
4
8
12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44
1000 km
8
16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88
1000 miles
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Maintenance Interval
48
96
60
ENGINE
Drive belts (tension)
2.3-liter engine
3.0-liter engine
Engine valve clearance (2.3-liter engine)
Puerto Rico
Engine oil
Others
Engine oil filter
COOLING SYSTEM
Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust
Replace every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or 3 months
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
Cooling system
Replace at first 168,000 km (105,000 miles) or 60 months ;
after that, every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Engine coolant
Engine coolant level
FUEL SYSTEM
Air filter
Puerto Rico
Others
R
R
Fuel lines and hoses*1
*1
Hoses and tubes for emission
IGNITION SYSTEM
Spark plugs
USA
Others*2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Function of all lights
CHASSIS and BODY
Brake lines, hoses and connections
Brake and clutch fluid level
Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles)
Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles)
I
Tire (Rotation)
Tire inflation pressure and tire wear
Rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles)
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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Steering operation and linkages
Front suspension ball joints
Driveshaft dust boots
Exhaust system and heat shields
All locks and hinges
Washer fluid level
Disc brakes
Power steering fluid level
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I
I
Inspect every 72,000 km (45,000 miles) or 60 months
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L
L
L
L
L
L
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Mazda6 - Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance and Care
Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first
Months
4
8
12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44
Maintenance Interval
1000 km
8
16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88
1000 miles
5
10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if installed)
Cabin air filter
Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 24 months
48
96
60
Chart symbols
I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary.
R: Replace
L: Lubricate
Remarks
*1: 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.
*2: If the vehicle is operated under any of the following conditions, change the spark plugs every 96,000 km
(60,000 miles) or shorter.
a) Repeated short-distance driving
b) Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
c) Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates
