Mazda 6 Service Manual: Exhaust system
EXHAUST SYSTEM INSPECTION
Start the engine and inspect each exhaust system component for exhaust gas leakage.
- If leakage is found, repair or replace as necessary.
EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Warning
- When the engine and exhaust system are hot, they can badly burn.
Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust
system.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
HO2S Removal Note
Remove the HO2S using the SST
before removing the exhaust manifold.
Exhaust Manifold Installation Note
Tighten the exhaust manifold installation nuts in the order shown.
Fuel injector inspection
Operation Test
Carry out the Fuel Injector Operation Inspection. (See Fuel Injector
Operation Inspection.)
If not as specified, perform the further inspection for the fuel
injectors.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Compression pressure
COMPRESSION INSPECTION
Warning
Hot engines and oil can cause severe burns. Be careful not to burn
yourself during removal/installation of each component.
1. Verify that the battery is fully charged.
Recharge it if necessary. (See BATTERY INSPECTION.)
2. Warm up the engine to the no ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
This vehicle will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
* U.S. federal law requires that octane ratings be posted on gasoline st ...