Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Vehicle Engine Control Unit Reset Procedure
After replacing the engine oil, it is recommended to have a repair shop such as an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform the initialization (engine oil data resetting) of the recorded value. If the value recorded by the computer is not initialized, the wrench indicator light may not turn off or it may turn on earlier than normal.
Refer to Maintenance Monitor.
Recommended Oil
U.S.A. and CANADA
Use SAE 0W-20 engine oil.
Mazda Genuine Oil is used in your Mazda vehicle. Mazda Genuine 0W-20 Oil is required
to achieve optimum fuel economy.
For maintenance service, Mazda re ...
Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor inspection
Note
Perform the following inspection only when directed.
ECT Sensor Resistance Inspection
1. Drain the engine coolant. (See COOLING SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.)
2. Remove the ECT sensor (located above the starter).
3. Place the ECT sensor in water with a thermometer, and heat the water
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge (Without Multi-information Display)
Displays the engine coolant temperature. The white gauge indicates that the engine
coolant temperature is low, and the red gauge indicates that the engine coolant
temperature is high and overheating.
CAUTION
If the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator flashes, there is a possibility
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