Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20103 L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCESERVICE INTERVALSSEVERE SERVICE150000 MI OR 240000 KM
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5L
150000 MI or 240000 KM
2010 Mazda 3 L4-2.5LSECTION 150000 MI or 240000 KM
Lubricate
Doors, Hood and Trunk
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months whichever occurs first. Lubricate all locks and hinges.
Tighten/Torque
Body and Frame
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Tighten bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
Inspect
Washer Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect washer fluid level.
Valve Clearance
Audibly inspect at mileage interval or every 60 months, whichever comes first. Adjust, if noisy.
Suspension
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months whichever occurs first. Check front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play.
Steering
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Check steering operation and linkages.
Power Steering Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Check fluid level.
Lighting and Horns
Inspect function of all lights at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Fuel Supply Line
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Disc Brake System
Perform at mileage interval or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Cooling System
Inspect coolant level. Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever comes first.
Constant Velocity Joint Boot
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months whichever occurs first.
Brake Hose/Line
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Check brake lines hoses and connections for leaks or deterioration.
Brake Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Check brake fluid level.
Replace
Spark Plug
Perform at mileage interval or every 60 months, whichever comes first.
Oil Filter, Engine
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
Perform at mileage interval or every 2 years, whichever occurs first, if applicable.
Rotate
Tires
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever comes first. Rotate and check tire inflation pressure and wear.
Doors, Hood and Trunk
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months whichever occurs first. Lubricate all locks and hinges.
Tighten/Torque
Body and Frame
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Tighten bolts and nuts on chassis and body.
Inspect
Washer Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Inspect washer fluid level.
Valve Clearance
Audibly inspect at mileage interval or every 60 months, whichever comes first. Adjust, if noisy.
Suspension
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months whichever occurs first. Check front and rear suspension, ball joints and wheel bearing axial play.
Steering
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Check steering operation and linkages.
Power Steering Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Check fluid level.
Lighting and Horns
Inspect function of all lights at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Fuel Supply Line
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first.
Disc Brake System
Perform at mileage interval or every 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Cooling System
Inspect coolant level. Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever comes first.
Constant Velocity Joint Boot
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months whichever occurs first.
Brake Hose/Line
Perform at mileage interval or every 24 months, whichever occurs first. Check brake lines hoses and connections for leaks or deterioration.
Brake Fluid
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first. Check brake fluid level.
Replace
Spark Plug
Perform at mileage interval or every 60 months, whichever comes first.
Oil Filter, Engine
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever occurs first.
Cabin Air Filter / Purifier
Perform at mileage interval or every 2 years, whichever occurs first, if applicable.
Rotate
Tires
Perform at mileage interval or every 4 months, whichever comes first. Rotate and check tire inflation pressure and wear.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.