2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Maintenance Schedule

When it comes to your Mazda MX-5 Miata, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your MX-5 Miata could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine MX-5 Miata maintenance. It’s as easy as following the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been written specifically for your 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata!

The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Mazda, your vehicle manufacturer. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacement, filter changes, and fluid checks and exchanges. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your MX-5 Miata perform better, keep you safer on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your MX-5 Miata’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.

Could your 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata be ready for a new battery? Batteries generally need to be replaced every three to five years. There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Taking short trips or exposing your car to extreme temperatures (like in the dead of winter or heat of summer) could reduce the life expectancy of your Mazda MX-5 Miata battery. Sure, you could wait until your battery is completely dead, but it’s a much wiser decision to replace it before you need to. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty MX-5 Miata) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your Mazda MX-5 Miata won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

Ensuring you always have a well-charged battery can help your car’s overall performance, and regularly scheduled oil changes can prevent premature wear on your 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata engine. See Mazda's recommendations for oil change intervals for your 2017 MX-5 Miata in the chart at the top of this page. Remember, things like average outside temperature or frequency of trips could increase or decrease this interval for your specific vehicle. A Firestone Complete Auto Care technician will be happy to help you determine the best oil change frequency for your car’s needs. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata.

Routine upkeep for your Mazda MX-5 Miata suspension and steering system can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). Don’t let a misalignment or pulling steering wheel put you in danger. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, perform Mazda MX-5 Miata suspension and steering services. These might include wheel alignment, power steering fluid flushes and replenishments, ball joint lubrication, wheel bearing replacement, and strut replacement. Components within your Mazda MX-5 Miata's steering system require regular maintenance.

Without routine Mazda MX-5 Miata maintenance, you might find yourself with a hot mess on your hands – quite literally. A damaged A/C system is never fun, and an overheated engine can cause significant issues (like a total car breakdown!). We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your Mazda MX-5 Miata’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your Mazda MX-5 Miata? We can take care of that. Is your A/C blowing hot air? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the place to go for 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.