Question 1

What is 2.2 SkyActiv-D Oil Dilution & DPF Stress on the Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Frequent interrupted regenerations let diesel contaminate the oil, accelerating timing chain, turbo and bottom-end wear.

Question 2

What is Camshaft Wear (Early Diesels) on the Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Like the CX-5, early 2.2 diesel 6s suffered from premature camshaft wear leading to metal contamination in the oil and turbo failure.

Question 3

What is i-ELOOP Capacitor Failure on the Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Cars with Mazda's capacitor-based energy recovery system can trigger charging warnings and disable stop-start when the capacitor or control module gets weak.

Question 4

What is Bose Speaker Corrosion on the Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Moisture can enter the front door cavities and cause the Bose speaker coils to rust, leading to audio distortion.

Question 5

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

The 2.0 SkyActiv-G petrol is the safe bet; be very wary of 2.2 diesels used for short trips.

Question 6

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Check the saloon boot floor and rear light seals for damp.

Question 7

What should I check when buying a used Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ)?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the i-ELOOP / i-stop system works properly and shows no charging warnings.

Question 8

What years was the Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ) made?

Accepted Answer

The Mazda Mazda 6 (GJ) was produced from 2012 to 2014.

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