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2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Property of backwards1. Added May 2 2019

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Sep 21 2023

Pennzoil 5w-20 ultra platinum full syn about 4.6-4.8qt added Puralator One filter PL10241 Only captured 4.0 qts in the recycle jug? No oil leaks, no black on exhaust

  • 48,025

Added by backwards1 on Sep 21 2023 at 12:56 pm


Aug 17 2022

39ft lbs on drain and fill bolts with new crush washer flat side on bolt head. Fill port had a leak. The previous crush washer was not replaced and was weeping. Rotated tires front to back 80ft lbs.

  • 46,483

Added by backwards1 on Aug 23 2022 at 2:56 am


Aug 11 2022

08/10/2022 -08/11/2022. Vehicle Info: -2008 Mazda Mx5 -JM1NC25F280149513 -46,360 Miles Services Provided: -Bled clutch hydraulic line with pneumatic bleeder. The line was at least 25% air before service. -Adjusted clutch pedal into a functional actuation zone. -Drained transmission and refilled with approximately approximately 2. 2 quarts of redline GL-5 75W-90 synthetic gear oil. -Pulled Interior center console and serviced shifter turret with redline GL-5 75w-90. -Test drove

  • 46,360

Added by backwards1 on Aug 12 2022 at 1:46 am


Jan 20 2022

Engine Oil, Oil Filter

  • 44,000

Added by backwards1 on Jan 20 2022 at 2:59 pm


Dec 23 2020

Engine Oil, Oil Filter

  • 43,277

Added by backwards1 on Dec 23 2020 at 11:57 pm


May 18 2019

Front driver side brake caliper lower pin replaced. Lubed and replaced front brake pin boots. Rear brakes were exercised for movement. Brake fluid flushed. Coolant drained and filled with distilled water 3x. Ran engine till 212F when the thermostat opened to circulate coolant and flush old. Plenty of black specs in each flush. This is common on the forums and comes from a lined pipe in cooling system that is flaking off. Ordered overkill aluminum coolant reservoir as a proactive step to the plastic tank failure and will install following weekend. Brake fluid flushed with dot4 Clutch flushed with dot4 Pennzoil 5w-20 full synthetic with Mazda filter Power steering fluid replaced with redline d4 atf

  • 39,389

Added by backwards1 on May 18 2019 at 10:55 pm


May 15 2018

Transmission Fluid, Differential Fluid

  • 35,607

Added by backwards1 on May 18 2019 at 11:02 pm


Engine Oil, Oil Filter, Air Filter

  • 35,475

Added by backwards1 on May 18 2019 at 11:03 pm


May 8 2018

Battery

  • 35,000

Added by backwards1 on Jun 19 2019 at 10:09 pm


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