Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions (severe driving conditions) apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2. (Puerto Rico and Canada residents follow Schedule 2.)
Engine oil flexible maintenance is available for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico residents whose vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following conditions apply.
If any do apply, follow Schedule 2 with engine oil fixed maintenance.
The onboard computer in your vehicle calculates the remaining oil life based on engine operating conditions when selecting flexible maintenance. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil and Castrol® 0W-20 Oil are required to achieve optimum calculation performance.
NOTE
After the prescribed period, continue to follow the described maintenance at the recommended intervals.
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife
or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative
and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a
coating of ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil control valve (ocv) removal/installation
L3
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the plug hole plate.
3. Remove the high-tension lead. (See HIGH-TENSION LEAD
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil control valve (OCV) connector.
5. Remove the ventilation hose.
6. Remove the cylinder head cover. (See Cylinder Head Co ...