Mazda Mazda6 Workshop Manual Supplement page 21

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.)
Maintenance Item
ENGINE
Engine valve clearance
Drive belts
Engine timing belt
Engine oil
Oil filter
COOLING SYSTEM
Cooling system
(including coolant level adjustment)
Engine coolant
FUEL SYSTEM
Air cleaner element
Fuel filter
Fuel lines and hoses
Fuel injection system (for MZR-CD (RF Turbo))
IGNITION SYSTEM (FOR GASOLINE)
Spark plugs
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Evaporative system (for gasoline)
E.G.R. system (MZR-CR (RF Turbo))
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity
CHASSIS AND BODY
Brake fluid
Brake lines, hoses and connections
Parking brake
Power brake unit and hoses
Disc brakes
Power steering fluid and lines
Power steering fluid
Power steering system and hoses
Steering operation and gear housing
Steering linkages tie rod ends and arms
Front and rear suspension and ball joints
Manual transmission/transaxle oil
Automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Measure clearance
Inspect for wear, cracks and fraying, and check tension.
Replace drive belt.
Replace engine timing belt.
Replace engine oil and inspect for leakage.
Replace oil filter and inspect for leakage.
Check coolant level and quality, and inspect for leakage.
Replace coolant.
Inspect for dirt, oil and damage.
Clean air cleaner element (by blowing air).
Replace air cleaner element.
Replace fuel filter.
Inspect for cracks, leakage and loose connection.
Update to injection amount correction with WDS. (see W/M)
Inspect for wear, damage, carbon, high-tension lead condition and measure
plug gap.
Replace spark plugs.
Check system operation (see W/M), vapor lines, vacuum fitting hoses and
connection.
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)
Check level and specific gravity.
Check fluid level and inspect for leakage.
Replace brake fluid.
Inspect for cracks, damage, chafing, corrosion, scars, swelling and fluid
leakage.
Check lever stroke.
Check vacuum lines, connections and check valve for improper attachment,
air tightness, cracks chafing and deterioration.
Test for judder and noise. Inspect caliper for correct operation and fluid
leakage, brake pads for wear. Check disc plate condition and thickness.
Check fluid level and lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks,
damage, loose connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check fluid level.
Check lines for improper attachment, leakage, cracks, damage, loose
connections, chafing and deterioration.
Check 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.
Check ball joint, dust cover and other components for looseness, wear,
damage and grease leakage.
Inspect for grease leakage, cracks, damage and looseness.
Check oil level and inspect for leakage.
Replace manual transmission/transaxle oil.
Check fluid level.
Bold frames: New item
Specific Work Required
GI
GI–17