Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inspecting Electrolyte Level
A low level of electrolyte fluid will cause the battery to discharge quickly.
Inspect the electrolyte level at least once a week. If it is low, remove the caps and add enough distilled water to bring the level between the upper and lower level (illustration).
Do not overfill.
Examine the specific gravity of the electrolyte with a hydrometer, especially during cold weather. If it is low, recharge the battery.
Battery Maintenance
To get the best service from a battery:
Keep it securely mounted.
Keep the top clean and dry.
Keep terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum jelly
or terminal grea ...
Battery Recharging
NOTE
Before performing maintenance or recharging the battery, turn off all
accessories and stop the engine.
To disconnect the battery, remove the negative cable first. Install it
last when ...
Other materials:
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Ignition coil inspection
Primary Coil Winding
1. Remove the ignition coil.
2. Measure the resistance between the following lead holes using an ohmmeter.
A and B, B and C
- If not specified, replace the ignition coil.
Specification
0.49-0.57 ohms [20°C {68°F}]
Secondary Coil Winding
1. Remove the igni ...
Mazda 6 Owners Manual: Inspecting Engine Oil Level
1. Be sure the vehicle is on a level surface.
2. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
3. Turn it off and wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to return to the oil pan.
4. Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, and reinsert it fully.
5. Pull it out again and examine the level.
The ...