Caution

Diagnostic procedure

Dtc c1148, c1158, c1168, c1178, c1233, c1234, c1235, c1236
Dtc c1194, c1198, c1210, c1214, c1242, c1246, c1250, c1254, c1400, c1410,
c1957, c1958Mazda 6 Service Manual: Valve clearance adjustment
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the tire (RH).
3. Remove the splash shield (RH).
4. Remove the spark plugs. (See SPARK PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the high-tension lead.
6. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
7. Remove the ventilation hose.
8. Remove th ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting
For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points:
*1 Always observe local speed limit regulations.
Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before
the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...