Using UV Light (Black Light)
1. Remove on the engine or transaxle.
Note
2. Pour the fluorescent dye into the engine oil or ATF (or transaxle oil).
3. Allow the engine to run for 30 minutes.
4. Inspect for dye leakage by irradiating with UV light (black light), and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
5. If no dye leakage is found, allow the engine to run for another 30 minutes or drive the vehicle then reinspect.
6. Find where the oil is leaking from, then make necessary repairs.
Note
Not Using UV Light (Black Light)
1. Gather some of the leaking oil using an absorbent white tissue.
2. Take samples of engine oil and ATF (or transaxle oil), both from the dipstick, and place them next to the leaked oil already gathered on the tissue.
3. Compare the appearance and smell, and identify the type of oil that is leaking.
4. Remove any oil on the engine or transaxle/transmission.
5. Allow the engine to run for 30 minutes.
6. Check the area where the oil is leaking, then make necessary repairs.
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dsc hu/cm inspection
1. Remove the battery and battery bracket.
2. Disconnect the DSC HU/CM connector.
3. Connect the SST (49 G066 004) to the DSC HU/CM connector and
harness side connector.
4. Inspect voltage referring the table below.
Terminal Voltage Table (reference value)
(Ignition switch is at ON, and conne ...
Mazda 6 Service Manual: Dynamometer
When inspecting and servicing the power train on the dynamometer or
speed meter tester, pay attention to the following:
- Place a fan, preferably a vehicle-speed proportional type, in front
of the vehicle.
- Make sure the vehicle is in a facility with an exhaust gas
ventilation ...