1. Remove the front shock absorber from the vehicle.
2. Inspect for damage and oil leakage.
3. Inspect the rubber bushing for deterioration and wear.
4. Compress and extend the shock piston at least three times. Verify that the operational force does not change and that there is no unusual noise.
(1) Compress the shock absorber piston and release it.
(2) Verify that the piston extends fully at a normal speed.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Fuel pump unit inspection
Caution
It is normal to hear the fuel pump operating when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position.
Note
To improve startability, the fuel pump control operates the fuel
pump unit when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. Due to
this, fuel pressure is rapidly ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Snow Tires
Use snow tires on all four wheels
Do not go faster than 120 km/h (75 mph) while driving with snow tires. Inflate
snow tires 30 kPa (0.3 kgf/cm2, 4.3 psi) more than recommended on the tire pressure
label (driver's door frame), but never more than the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tir ...