Do not push-start your Mazda.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it:
Towing a vehicle to start it is dangerous. The vehicle being towed could surge forward when its engine starts, causing the two vehicles to collide. The occupants could be injured.
CAUTION
Do not push-start a vehicle that has a manual transaxle. It can damage the emission control system.
NOTE
You cannot start a vehicle with an automatic transaxle by pushing it.
Starting a Flooded Engine
OverheatingMazda 6 Owners Manual: Front/rear abs wheel-speed sensor inspection
Visual Inspection
Remove the wheel and tire, and inspect the sensor for looseness and damage.
Replace the sensor if necessary.
Clearance Inspection
Inspect the clearance between the wheel-speed sensor and the sensor rotor.
Clearance
0.3-1.1 mm {0.012-0.043 in}
Resistance Inspection
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Oil pump
OIL PUMP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine oil. (See ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the oil pan. (See OIL PAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Inspect the en ...