Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Bright-Metal Maintenance
- Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
- To prevent corrosion on brightmetal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
- During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.
CAUTION
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.
Repairing Damage to the Finish
Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal
quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs.
CAUTION
If your Mazda is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or rep ...
Underbody Maintenance
Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust
control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting
and deterioration of such underbod ...
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Dual proportioning valve inspection (without abs)
1. Connect the SSTs to the brake pipes as shown in the figure.
2. Bleed the air from the brake system.
3. Measure the fluid pressure of the master cylinder and the rear brake.
If not within the specification, replace the dual proportioning valve.
Fluid pressure
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Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Evaporator temperature sensor inspection
1. Turn the AUTO switch on.
2. Set the temperature control at MAX COLD (Turn the left).
3. Turn the A/C switch.
4. Set the RECIRCULATE mode.
5. Close all doors and windows.
6. Wait for 5 minutes.
7. Remove the glove compartment.
8. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor.
9. Measure t ...