2002 MAZDA 6 engine coolant

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
GI–17
GI
Scheduled Maintenance Service (Specific Work Required)
•The specific work required for each maintenance item is listed in the following table. (Please refer to the section
applicable to the model serviced.)
For Europe (L.H.D. U.K.)
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Maintenance Item Specific Work Required
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance Measure clearance
Drive beltsInspect for wear, cracks and fraying, and check tension.
Replace drive belt.
Engine timing belt Replace engine timing belt.
Engine oil Replace engine oil and inspect for leakage.
Oil filter Replace oil filter and inspect for leakage.
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
(including coolant level adjustment)Check coolant level and quality, and inspect for leakage.
Engine coolant Replace coolant.
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner elementInspect for dirt, oil and damage.
Clean air cleaner element (by blowing air).
Replace air cleaner element.
Fuel filter Replace fuel filter.
Fuel lines and hoses Inspect for cracks, leakage and loose connection.
Fuel injection system (for MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) Update to injection amount correction with WDS. (see W/M)
IGNITION SYSTEM (FOR GASOLINE)
Spark plugsInspect for wear, damage, carbon, high-tension lead condition and measure
plug gap.
Replace spark plugs.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Evaporative system (for gasoline)Check system operation (see W/M), vapor lines, vacuum fitting hoses and
connection.
E.G.R. system (MZR-CR (RF Turbo))Check system operation (see W/M), vacuum fitting hoses and connection.
Update to MAF correction for E.G.R control with WDS. (see W/M)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity Check level and specific gravity.
CHASSIS AND BODY
Brake fluidCheck fluid level and inspect for leakage.
Replace brake fluid.
Brake lines, hoses and connectionsInspect for cracks, damage, chafing, corrosion, scars, swelling and fluid
leakage.
Parking brake Check lever stroke.
Power brake unit and hosesCheck vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper attachment,
air tightness, cracks chafing and deterioration.
Disc brakesTest for judder and noise. Inspect caliper for correct operation and fluid
leakage, brake pads for wear. Check disc plate condition and thickness.
Power steering fluid and linesCheck fluid level and lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Power steering fluid Check fluid level.
Power steering system and hosesCheck lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing and deterioration.
Steering operation and gear housingCheck that the steering wheel has the specified play. Be sure to check for
changes, such as excessive play, hard steering or strange noises.
Check gear housing and boots for looseness, damage and grease/gear oil
leakage.
Steering linkages tie rod ends and armsCheck ball joint, dust cover and other components for looseness, wear,
damage and grease leakage.
Front and rear suspension and ball joints Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
Manual transmission/transaxle oilCheck oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace manual transmission/transaxle oil.
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level Check fluid level.

B1–4
OUTLINE, ENGINE
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATIONA6E220202000205•The following changes and/or additions have been made since publication of the Mazda6 Workshop Manual
(1730-1*-02C).
Engine
•Removal/Installation procedure for 4WD has been adopted.
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ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (4WD)A6E222401001201
Warning
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line
Safety Procedure”.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove the battery tray.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Drain the transaxle oil.
5. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected. Position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way.
Use wire or rope to secure.
6. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipes still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the
way. Use wire or rope to secure.
7. Remove the propeller shaft from the transfer.
8. Remove the joint shaft. (See M–31 JOINT SHAFT (4WD) DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
9. Remove the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle. (See M–39 FRONT DRIVE SHAFT (4WD)
DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY.)
10. Remove the air cleaner, intake air duct, accelerator cable and bracket, and vacuum hose.
11. Remove the ATF hose and selector cable.
12. Remove the vacuum hose and heater hose.
13. Disconnect the fuel hose. (See F1–27 Plastic Fuel Hose Removal Note.) (See F1–28 Plastic Fuel Hose
Installation Note.)
14. Disconnect the wiring harness from the engine side.
15. Remove the three way catalyst (TWC). (See F1–30 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
16. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
18. Start the engine and:
•Inspect for the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil and fuel leakage.
•Verify the ignition timing, idle speed and idle mixture. (See F1–22 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION (4WD).)
19. Perform a road test.
OUTLINE
ENGINE

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET
B2–15
B2
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CYLINDER HEAD GASKET REPLACEMENTA6E231810271201
Warning
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line
Safety Procedure”. (See F2–45 Fuel Line Safety Procedures.)
1. Remove the timing belt. (See B2–9 TIMING BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Remove the vacuum pump. (See P–13 VACUUM PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (MZR-CD (RF
TURBO)).)
3. Remove the P/S oil pump with the oil hose still connected. Position the P/S oil pump so that it is out of the way.
Use wire or rope to secure. (See N–16 POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) REMOVAL/
INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the turbocharger. (See F2–57 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove all the glow plugs. (See F2–42 GLOW PLUG REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Remove in the order shown in the table.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
8. Inspect valve clearance. (See B2–5 VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION.)
9. Inspect the engine oil level.
•If necessary, add oil. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL INSPECTION.)
10. Inspect the compression. (See B2–8 COMPRESSION INSPECTION.)
11. Start the engine and:
(1) Inspect the pulleys and the drive belt for runout and contact.
(2) Inspect the engine oil, engine coolant, and fuel leakage.
(3) Inspect the idle speed. (See F2–34 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION.)
CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

ENGINE
B2–27
B2
ENGINE REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E232401001201
Warning
•Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can very easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep
sparks and flames away from fuel.
•Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injures or death and
damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete the “Fuel Line
Safety Procedure”. (See F2–45 Fuel Line Safety Procedures.)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant, engine oil, and transaxle oil.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Remove the engine cover. (See B2–9 TIMING BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
5. Remove the air cleaner and air hose. (See F2–36 INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
6. Disconnect the fuel hose. (See F2–45 BEFORE REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
7. Remove the front pipe. (See F2–57 EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
8. Remove the battery and tray. (See G–5 BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
9. Remove the shift cable, select cable and clutch release cylinder related to the transaxle. (See J2–7 MANUAL
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
10. Remove the clutch release cylinder.
11. Remove the vacuum hose and the heater hose.
12. Disconnect the P/S oil pump pressure pipe and P/S oil pump relief hose from the P/S oil pump side. (See N–16
POWER STEERING OIL PUMP (MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
Note
•The P/S oil pump will not be removed from the engine.
13. Remove the A/C compressor with the pipe still connected. Position the A/C compressor so that it is out of the
way. Use wire or rope to secure it. (See U–11 A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
14. Remove the joint shaft.
15. Remove the front drive shaft (LH) from the transaxle.
16. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
17. Install in the reverse order of removal.
18. Fill the engine coolant, engine oil, and transaxle oil.
19. Bleed the air from the fuel line. (See F2–45 AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE.)
20. Start the engine and:
•Inspect the pulleys and the drive belt for runout and contact.
•Inspect the engine oil, engine coolant transaxle oil, P/S fluid, and fuel for leakage.
•Inspect the idle speed. (See F2–34 IDLE SPEED INSPECTION.)
21. Perform a road test.
22. Reinspect the engine oil, engine coolant, transaxle oil, and P/S fluid levels.
ENGINE

OIL FILTER, OIL COOLER
D–9
D
OIL FILTER REPLACEMENTA6E331414300201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Remove the oil filter using the oil filter wrench.
4. Use a clean rag to wipe off the mounting surface
on the oil filter.
5. Apply clean engine oil to the O-ring of a new oil
filter.
6. Using the oil filter wrench, tighten the filter
according to the installation procedure indicated
on the side of the filter or packing box.
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
•If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and
repair or replace it.
8. Inspect the oil level. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL
INSPECTION.)
9. Install the under cover.
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OIL COOLER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONA6E331819900201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the under cover.
3. Drain the engine coolant.
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of the removal.
6. Refill the engine coolant.
7. Start the engine and inspect for oil leakage.
•If the oil leaks, specify the faulty part and repair or replace it.
8. Inspect the oil level. (See D–8 ENGINE OIL
INSPECTION.)
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OIL FILTER
OIL FILTER
WRENCH
OIL FILTER
A6E3314W100
OIL COOLER
1 Water hose
2 Oil cooler
ROILOIL
34—44
{3.5—4.4,
25.4—31.8}
1
2N·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}ROILOIL
1
A6E3318W100

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ECOOLING SYSTEM
OUTLINE................................................................ E-2
OUTLINE OF CONSTRUCTION.......................... E-2
FEATURES .......................................................... E-2
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... E-3
COOLING SYSTEM................................................ E-4
STRUCTURAL VIEW ........................................... E-4
COOLING FLOW DIAGRAM ............................... E-5
COOLING FAN .................................................... E-5
OUTLINE................................................................ E-6
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE INFORMATION ..... E-6
LOCATION INDEX ............................................... E-6
RADIATOR CAP..................................................... E-7
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION ........................... E-7
ENGINE COOLANT................................................ E-8
ENGINE COOLANT LEAKAGE INSPECTION .... E-8
THERMOSTAT....................................................... E-9
THERMOSTAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ....... E-9
THERMOSTAT INSPECTION ........................... E-10
WATER PUMP...................................................... E-11
WATER PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION...... E-11
FAN MOTOR........................................................ E-12
COOLING FAN MOTOR
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ............................ E-12
COOLING FAN MOTOR INSPECTION ............. E-13 FEATURES
SERVICE

OUTLINE
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SPECIFICATIONSA6E360202000209Gasoline engine
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Diesel engine
Bold frames: New specifications
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ItemSpecification
New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)New
Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current
Mazda6
(GG)
L8 LF L3
Cooling system Water-cooled
Coolant capacity
(approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 7.5 {7.9, 6.6}
Water pump TypeCentrifugal,
V-ribbed belt-driven
ThermostatTypeWax,
Bottom-bypass
Opening temperature (°C {°F}) 80—84 {176—183}
Full-open temperature (°C {°F}) 97 {206}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.0 {0.31}
RadiatorType Corrugated fin
Cap valve opening pressure
113—142
{1.15—1.44, 16.4—20.4}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
Cooling fanType Electric
BladeOuter
diameter(mm {in}) 300 {11.8} 320 {12.6}
Number of
blade(sheet)Cooling fan No.1: 5
Cooling fan No.2: 7Cooling fan No.1: 7
Cooling fan No.2: 5
ItemSpecification
New Mazda6
(GG, GY)Current Mazda 323
(BJ)
MZR-CD (RF Turbo) RF Turbo
Cooling system Water-cooled
Coolant capacity
(approximate quantity)(L {US qt, lmp qt}) 9.0 {9.5, 7.9}
Water pump TypeCentrifugal,
Timing-belt driven
ThermostatType Wax, Bottom-bypass
Opening temperature (°C {°F}) 80—84 {176—183}
Full-open temperature (°C {°F}) 95 {203}
Full-open lift (mm {in}) More than 8.5 {0.33}
RadiatorType Corrugated fin
Cap valve opening pressure
94—122
{0.96—1.24, 13.7—17.6}
(kPa {kgf/cm
2, psi})
Cooling fanType Electric
BladeOuter
diameter(mm {in}) 320 {12.6} 300 {11.9}
Number of
blade(sheet)Cooling fan No.1: 7
Cooling fan No.2: 54

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COOLING SYSTEM
STRUCTURAL VIEWA6E363002000201MZR-CD (RF Turbo)
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COOLING SYSTEM
8
75
4
3
1
2
6
10
11
11
9
1312
A6E3602W201
1 To water heater system
2 Radiator
3 Coolant reservoir tank
4Thermostat
5 Water pump
6 Cylinder head
7 Cylinder block8 Engine oil cooler
9EGR water cooler
10 To cylinder head
11 To cylinder block
12 Turbocharger
13 Water outlet