Mazda 6 Service Manual: No.4 hard to start/long crank/erratic start/erratic crank

No.3 will not crank

No.5 engine stalls-after start/at idle

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Mazda 6 Service Manual: Recommendations for Shifting
Upshifting For normal acceleration, Mazda recommends these shift points: For cruising, Mazda recommends these shift points: Downshifting When you must slow down in heavy traffic or on a steep upgrade, downshift before the engine starts to overwork. This reduces the chance of stalling and ...

Mazda 6 Service Manual: General procedures
PRECAUTION (CLUTCH) Clutch Pipe Removal/Installation Note A common reservoir is used for the clutch and brake system fluid. 1. If clutch pipes have been disconnected any time during the procedure, add clutch fluid (brake fluid), bleed the air, and inspect for leakage after the procedure ...