Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Condition Inspection
One way of determining whether the transaxle should be disassembled is by noting:
ATF Condition
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (ATF) Level Inspection
Caution
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Apply the parking brake and position wheel chocks securely to prevent the vehicle from rolling.
3. Adjust the length or thermistor probe to measure the same depth as the depth gauge and hold the probe with a paper holder. Insert into the filler tube and measure the temperature.
4. Warm up the engine until the ATF reaches 60-70 °C {140-158 ° F}.
5. Shift the selector lever and pause momentarily in each range (DL) while depressing the brake pedal.
6. Shift the selector lever to P position.
7. Verify that the ATF level is in the HOT range (65 °C{149 °F}) while the engine is idling.
ATF type
ATF M-V
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Saving Fuel and Protection of the Environment
How you operate your Mazda determines how far it will travel on a tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save fuel and reduce CO2.
Avoid long warm-ups. Once the engine runs smoothly, begin driving.
Avoid fast starts.
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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Radiator
RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Drain the engine coolant. (See ENGINE COOLANT REPLACEMENT.)
3. Remove the cooling fan. (See COOLING FAN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
4. Remove the oil hose. (ATX)
5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
6. Install in t ...