Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.4 hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank

No.3 will not crank

No.5 engine stalls-after start/at idle

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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Generator removal/installation
Warning When the battery cables are connected, touching the vehicle body with generator terminal B will generate sparks. This can cause personal injury, fire, and damage to the electrical components. Always disconnect the battery negative cables before performing the following operation. ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting For normal acceleration and cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: *1 Always observe local speed limit regulations. Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This gives better acceleration w ...