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General Information: Maintenance Mazda CX-7 I

Scheduled Maintenance Table for U.S.A., CANADA and Puerto Rico Schedule 1: (Normal Driving Conditions) for U.S.A.

  1. The vehicle is mainly operated where none of the "unique driving conditions" apply.
  2. For CANADA and Puerto Rico, follow schedule 2. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE - (NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS) FOR U.S.A. Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 6 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 x1000 km 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 x 1000 miles 7.5 15 22.5 30 37.5 45 52.5 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust Drive belts (tension) I Engine oil R R R R R R R R Engine oil filter R R R R R R R R 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 cleaner element R Fuel lines and hoses (2) I I Hoses and tubes for emission (2) I IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles) 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) Steering operation and linkages I I Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I Rear differential oil (3) (4) Transfer oil (4) Drive shaft dust boots I I 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 AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate Remarks After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart. (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) If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil every 45,000 km (28,100 miles). Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition Extended periods of idling or low speed operation Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) (4) If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.

Schedule 2: CANADA, Puerto Rico and (Unique Driving Conditions) for U.S.A.

  1. Repeated short-distance driving
  2. Driving in dusty conditions
  3. Driving with extended use of brakes
  4. Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive materials are used
  5. Driving on rough or muddy roads
  6. Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation
  7. Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE - CANADA, PUERTO RICO AND (UNIQUE DRIVING CONDITIONS) FOR U.S.A. Maintenance Interval Number of months or kilometers (miles), whichever comes first Months 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 x1000 km 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96 x 1000 miles 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 ENGINE Engine valve clearance Audible inspect every 120,000 km (75,000 miles), if noisy, adjust Drive belts (tension) I 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 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 cleaner element Puerto Rico R R Others R Fuel lines and hoses (2) I I Hoses and tubes for emission (2) I IGNITION SYSTEM Spark plugs U.S.A. Replace every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) Others (3) Replace every 120,000 km (75,000 miles) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Function of all lights I I I I I I I I I I I I CHASSIS and BODY Brake lines, hoses and connections I I Brake fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I 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 Steering operation and linkages I I Power steering fluid level I I I I I I I I I I I I Front and rear suspension and ball joints I I Rear differential oil (4) (5) Transfer oil (5) Drive shaft dust boots I I 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 (if equipped) Cabin air filter Replace every 40,000 km (25,000 miles) or 2 years Chart symbols: I: Inspect and repair, clean, adjust, or replace if necessary. R: Replace L: Lubricate Remarks After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals. Refer below for a description of items marked* in the maintenance chart. (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) If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the spark plugs every 96,000 km (60,000 miles) or shorter. Repeated short-distance driving Extended periods of idling or low-speed operation Driving for long periods in cold temperatures or extremely humid climates (4) If the vehicle is operated primarily under any of the following conditions, replace the rear differential oil every 45,000 km (28,100 miles). Towing a trailer or using a car - top carrier Driving in dusty, sandy or wet condition Extended periods of idling or low speed operation Repeated short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) (5) If this component has been submerged in water, the oil should be replaced.