Maintenance Guides
App shell scaffold with one example guide page.
Air filter replacement
Replace the Mazda MX-5 NB (1998-2005) engine air filter in the stock airbox, with notes for reusable/oiled panel filters and MAF-sensor risk control.
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Time:
- 15-30 min
Coolant flush & refill
NB1/NB2 coolant drain-flush-refill procedure with conservative bleeding checks and mixture planning when some old coolant remains in the block.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1.5-3 hours
Coolant hose inspection & replacement
Inspect and replace aging NB coolant hoses with emphasis on leak prevention, clamp strategy, and careful refill/bleed checks.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 2-4 hours
Engine compression test (periodic check)
How to run a repeatable compression test on Mazda MX-5 NB engines and interpret results conservatively before deeper diagnosis.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 45-90 min
Engine oil change (Oil & Filter)
Routine oil service to protect the BP engine and maintain hydraulic lifter performance.
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Time:
- 45-60 min
Fuel filter replacement
Replace the Mazda MX-5 NB (1998-2005) fuel filter with emphasis on safe depressurization, NB quick-connect handling, and leak-proof verification.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 60-120 min
Radiator inspection (fins, tanks, leaks)
Routine radiator condition checks for MX-5 NB to catch aging plastic tanks, fin damage, and early coolant leaks before overheating events.
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Time:
- 30-60 min
Spark plug replacement
Replace spark plugs on Mazda MX-5 NB (1998-2005) with careful thread handling, verified gap, and conservative torque practice.
- Difficulty:
- Beginner
- Time:
- 45-75 min
Thermostat replacement
Replace the thermostat on Mazda MX-5 NB safely, with emphasis on correct orientation, sealing surfaces, and careful coolant refill/bleeding.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1.5-3 hours
Timing belt replacement (1.6L and 1.8L)
NB-focused timing belt replacement workflow with emphasis on crank/cam timing alignment, crank pulley removal safety, and common no-start mistakes after reassembly.
- Difficulty:
- Advanced
- Time:
- 4-7 hours
Valve cover gasket replacement
NB-focused cam/valve cover gasket replacement procedure, including gasket quality guidance and common optional while-you're-there checks.
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 1-2 hours