Operation Test
Carry out the EGR Control Inspection. (See EGR Control System Inspection.
Resistance Inspection
Note
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Inspect resistance of the EGR valve coils.



Circuit Open/Short Inspection
1. Disconnect the PCM connector. (See PCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
2. Inspect the following wiring harness for open or short (continuity check).

Open circuit
- EGR valve terminal E (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4E
- EGR valve terminal A (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4H
- EGR valve terminal B (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4K
- EGR valve terminal F (harness-side) and PCM terminal 4N
- EGR valve terminal C or D (harness-side) and main relay terminal C (harness-side)
Short circuit
- EGR valve terminal E (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal A (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal B (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal F (harness-side) and GND
- EGR valve terminal C or D (harness-side) and power supply
3. Remove the EGR valve, and inspect for any damage or clogging.
Egr valve removal/installation
Pcv valve inspectionMazda 6 Service Manual: Climate control unit removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the air mix and airflow mode wires from each wire clamp and
link. (Manual air conditioner)
3. Remove the center panel. (See CENTER PANEL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the screws and climate control unit. (Full-auto air conditione ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: 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 recommends Mazda Genuine Parts and Castrol® (U.S.A.
only).
Only use SAE 0W-20 oil “Certified F ...