Diagnostic procedure
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Mechanical system test
Mechanical System Test Preparation
1. Engage the parking brake and use wheel chocks at the front and rear of the
wheels.
2. Inspect the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION.)
3. Inspect the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
4. Inspect the ATF levels. (See AUTOMATIC TRANS ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Engine tune-up
IGNITION TIMING INSPECTION
Note
Ignition timing is not adjustable.
Ignition timing verification requires WDS or equivalent.
1. Turn off the electrical loads.
2. Warm up the engine as follows.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Maintain the engine speed at approx. 3,000 rpm until the
cooli ...