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@@RichardTait1977 My daughter was especially grateful. I handed her the keys to my 2010 mazda 6 3.7 when she turned 16 a year ago.. I have loved this car and it still looks new and runs smooth and strong. I got myself a 2019 Acura TLX 3.5 around the same time I gave my daughter the mazda. I still drive the mazda now and then to work, im attached to that car still even though my TLX is a nicer ride inside and out.
If anybody is going to be Changing or adding transmission fluid to a 2013 Mazda.You'd better go to the dealership and get the right kind. Or else you're gonna ruin your transmission in a couple thousand miles.
@@RegurgiNate84 Not sure where you get your information from but I stand by my statements. I have changed my transmission fluid myself with either Beck/Arnley or Idemitsu Mazda-specific fluids and with over 150,000 miles of flawless operation. If you have to top up your transmission fluid any at all you are having a problem that the fluid won't and can't fix. If the fluid is replaced with either of these two and it fails, the problem is between the seat and the steering wheel and not with the fluid.
@@RegurgiNate84 I have never dropped the pan on any transmission that I've changed the fluid on. It's not necessary if you change the fluid frequently. The risk of creating a leak because you have warped the pan, cross threaded or incorrectly torqued a bolt, or got RTV sealant in the pan is too great.
Unfortunately, I have no idea. What I can tell you is that the amp is 265 Watts with 10 speakers. Whether that means 26.5 watts each or it's split up in done other way remains to be seen. For the record, those speakers are 2 ohm impedance, so you can do with that what you will. Bose is not the most transparent of companies to begin with, and no information about the specs are actually written on the speaker.
@@ramelite Go ahead. I've given you all the info you need. Get some 2 ohm speakers that are rated around 300 watts and are 6.5 inches in diameter. Get the Mazda wiring harness to keep things tidy. You can find everything above on the usual sites for decent money.
The cooler that came with the car only had fittings for coolant. It was completely removed and replaced with one that has fittings for both coolant and transmission fluid. The fittings for transmission fluid now feed to an external transmission cooler. So to answer your question, the factory cooler was neither bypassed nor connected in series.
Hey Richard! Can you please share a video on how to uninstall and reinstall a BCM on your Mazda 6 with step by step instructions? I have a 2011 Mazda 6 and the BCM went and now the remote controller won’t work and I need to unlock my car with my key.
Thanks for the confidence in my work. I'm in the process of rebuilding this car to hand over to my daughter. So right now I'm not in a position to remove and replace things just to make a video, if you understand what I mean. I could do a video to point out where the connections and bolts are, but that's as far as I can take it. Time is against me and this project right now so my movements with it have to be pointed.
Go ahead and try that. But what that will do is you will lose functionality of the stereo and Bluetooth as well. If what you want is peace of mind for now, that's a good solution. If you can't find the fuse or if it also takes out another feature that you do want, then just get behind the panel like I show in the video and unplug the amplifier.
Not yet. I have a curtain airbag to replace which might require that it be removed. But the airbag is on back order so I'm stuck. I might jump the gun a bit and do a video on how to remove it, just because you asked. But I have my hands full today. Give me a few.
Thank you@@RichardTait1977 Sure, no problem. It's just because I need to replace the rubber (blackout tape) from that trim. Have successful repair. Kind regards.
I am able to unscrew the 10-mm bolt from the above the engine, but I`m afraid to not being able to put back the dipstick back after removing it. Is it easy with so little space? If I`m unable to put it back, I don't think it would be a great idea to drive the car. I am baffled at no drawing, photos or videos helping with this. All we have are videos like yours showing a guy removing a dipstick, but we have no visual of the removal itself.
What I'm about to say may hurt your feelings, but it needs to be said. If you have any fear of this procedure you should not attempt it. You clearly do not have the adventurous spirit that working on your own car requires. Removing a 10mm bolt and pulling a plastic stick from a hole and replacing it in the reverse order is neither rocket science nor nuclear engineering. I have zero problem with you calling it quits and leaving your car to the four winds. In fact it is probably better off that way. But if you read the comments, you will find that others have benefited from this video because what people are looking for most of all is the courage to do what they are already prepared to do. Find the courage and stop complaining. Good luck.
What is the part the hood latch is connected to. Is that the air inlet duct? Those plastic pieces that hold the 10mm bolts broke and the hood is wonky now :/
That's a bracket that's part of the radiator support. The air intake duct (to the right and just in frame) is bolted to the support. If that bracket has broken then you may have to get creative because I think that is all one piece of composite material.
@@ashleyray2agluver That's awesome! I'm glad you are going out there and doing stuff yourself and saving some money in the process. And don't think that we are taking anything off the plate of mechanics. Most of them don't want to do stuff like this anyway, because they wouldn't have the time and probably wouldn't charge much for it. Win-win situation for everybody.
@@RichardTait1977 Now, pretty privilege does play a part when I’m at the junkyard😂!! Sometimes I don’t always have the right tools. I’m always going to find a way to do things myself. I love my first little car, I hope it last for years. Plus I don’t want a car note !!
More challenging task I would like to do include: changing the radio/head unit and updating it to be more modern, like an Apple CarPlay screen ( my car is a base model so it doesn’t come with the fancy bells and whistles), fixing the lock button feature; my car will unlock(sometimes it will act funny unlocking too)but it won’t relock all of the doors unless I do so manually. If I can I would like a key fob, don’t know if it’s possible to do on my car. Lastly , I would like to change the speakers
There is in fact a lot of debate as to whether the L5 has a forged crankshaft, but I have since done some research and based on official documents from Mazda USA, I can confirm that this glorious engine has a forged steel crankshaft "for utmost durability". So yes, that is correct. No surprises there, really, because this engine really has some well-thought out, almost over-engineered features.
Hey, I have a 2009 Mazda 6 and I was wondering where the SD card is because I am having an issue where it says a program cannot be read. Please consult to a dealer. Ever since i put in my new battery
You haven't said where you are from, but this matters, since the North American and World cars are vastly different. Since I am more familiar with the North American cars, I will speak to them. For the 2009 model year, the Mazda6 did not use an SD card for the navigation system. It used a map disc that was inserted into the CD player. Try removing the disc, cleaning it, and reinserting it. If that fails, perhaps the lens of the player needs cleaning. If all of that fails, then perhaps you need a new disc. Frankly, I wouldn't even waste my time. Google Maps is far better than anything any manufacturer puts in a car, updates are frequent, and are free.
@RichardTait1977 it's literally the same button funny difference, I'd prefer it down there actually 👍Mine is a 2.0L 5 speed auto Wagon, yours? Cuz America got the bigger engines I wonder 🤔
@@Dumpvalve85 The 2G cars for North America and Europe are two different cars. Lots of differences inside and out. Also, if your car is a 2013 it is not a 2G like mine. For Europe the 2013 is a 3G which has the button higher up on the dashboard.
Have a MZR L5-VE on GH2 Mazda6 Hatch (which Mazda stops making...), love it, still going strong. Very reliable engine, a bit thirsty but I don't mind keeping it for long. Thanks for the video.
my mazda 6 side mirrors wont /stays fold , i mean they fold to closed, but if i release button they immediately fold open again,do you know what wrong? your are best mechanic ever!
Thanks for the compliment! I'm not sure it's deserved, but I'll take it. 😁. Before I attempt to answer, what year car do you have? I'm almost certain it's not a North American model either, right?
@@RichardTait1977 its GH 2009 EU market model,whit electric folded side mirrors,i think it maybe broken fuse cause it,its not big issue but still tight places it is good to have:)
@@chimai001 From what I understand the button to fold those mirrors is off you press it the button stays in. When you press it again, the button comes back up. If you are saying that when you press the button in to close the mirrors and it doesn't stay in, then it sounds like you have a problem with the mechanical action of the switch itself. It might be something as simple as dissembling the switch and cleaning and greasing the internals. Switches inherently burn a bit every time they are used and after a while things get messy inside. Alternatively, you could see if you could find a replacement (used, new OEM, or new aftermarket).
Unfortunately not. It's still a mystery what causes the alarm to go off sporadically. I've reached out to Mazda USA and they say they aren't aware of this issue with the 2G. Yet, most 2G owners do. They were, however, willing to look at the car, which is a good thing. But I wasn't able to take them up on it because the car was in that wreck. It's being fixed as we speak so when it's done I'll take it in for them to look around in. Hopefully this will benefit the entire Mazda6 community. Fingers crossed.
Hi Richard, is the variable length intake and tumbler the same system? Are there 2 set of flaps in the intaje manifold? I noticed there are 2 vacuum runner solenoid valves and was wondering why. I recently stumbled upon this "flap of death" video where it said on some Ford with the 2L engine the flaps and metal rods that connects the flap would break and destroy the engine. And after searching a number of Ford owners would "delete the flap" to prevent this. Is this less of an issue on Mazda? I have a Ford 2L now I am really worried.
Lots of questions. Let me see if I can answer them. 1. The variable intake length system is called Variable Induction System (VIS) by Mazda. The tumble system uses Tumble Swirl Control Valves (TSCV). These systems are different and actuated by different solenoids. Basically, VIS changes the length of the intake manifold, whereas TSCV controls the speed of the air going through the intake manifold. 2. The "flap of death" issue is less common in Mazdas. In fact, I have never heard of any such problem occurring with the 2.5L L5. However, from what I gather, the problem was sorted by Ford early in the production run and the affected cars have a yellow flap assemblies. Additionally, those assemblies would make noise before they gave way, giving you enough time to be able to make the relatively easy repairs. This is something that can be done by any DIYer and is not complicated at all. Don't worry. Just know that if you start to get a ticking sound from the intake, then it is time to act.
Its nice to see that you didnt scrap the car and trying fix it:) yea it maybe not finacially worth it,but emotionally it has indeed! good memories in car:) Does the insurance cover the costs?
The insurance company deemed it a total loss and cut me a cheque. However, fixing it myself is going to work out much cheaper because I have/will be doing some of the work myself and will get used parts where and when I can. So thus far it is financially worth it.
Interestingly the blind spot monitoring is not part of the mirror as far as am aware. The 2 module sensors are located under lights in rear bumper and lights in tweeter cover. Well in uk model anyways
The mirror is a part of the blind spot monitoring system. The sensors may not be in the mirror, but the display for the system is. Without that specific mirror, the system will not work. As it stands, this mirror retains functionality from the adjustment pad on the door, but it has no glass heater, no BSM display, no automatic dimming, no indicator, and it does not fold at all...not even manually. It is really a retrograde item on the car, but I give thanks because driving a car without a driver's side mirror is suicide.
@@RichardTait1977 am integrated because I believe the UK system for bsm is different. Do you have a rvm light on tweeter panel? Or is the light on the mirror unit? Regards
@@jordanb2769 There is an LED icon that is inside the mirror glass itself. No lights on the teeter cover. World cars and North American cars are so different I'm wondering why Mazda even called the two cars 6s.
This is a transmission fluid change, not a fluid and filter change video. As the name CLEARLY states. This is a drain-and-fill procedure which is a perfectly accepted and endorsed method of servicing a transmission. The filter does not need to be changed if regular drain-and-fills are done. I'm not here to debate this with you, however. If you want a debate, first watch respected mechanics like Scotty Kilmer who has been a mechanic for over 60 years and see what he says. When you have done that, come back here and make your comment against what I have done.
@@joshymcdaniel9233 FORScan does change their licences a bit. When I gotta installed it, a lifetime licence was $20. Then they changed to 3 year. And now 1 year. I'm glad they are still around, though. The guys that designed it are Russians and have come under pressure recently because of the war.
Hi richard, i have an issue with the radio, changing the sound up tu the front, doesnt do anything, but if i pull back the sound to the backseat, the radio just stop. It was like, if the speakers were changed between them and the front speakers were in the back, and the back speakers were in the front...
That's a mystery to me. I can't even think of a reason why that would happen unless there is a short circuit of some kind going on. What happens if you keep the fader in the centre?
Thank you Richard, your description of the work is very accurate We were able to complete the amplifier replacement on my 2010 Mazda 6 GT within an hour, and we were amazed to have done so quickly.
