Mazda6Tech Articles located at http://www.mazda6tech.com http://www.mazda6tech.com Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:03:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=54 This fantastically written and illustrated article was present by mr 84fordman himself. Join him on his journey to lower his head temps to a much more manageable level. Whats the result? Lower coolant... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=60&Itemid=54 Tired of the 6i guys getting all the attention? Mod this, remove that, change this, add that, blah blah blah. Well now its time for the 6s to shine once again! Well... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=54 http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=54 CEL Codes for 2.3L 6i http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=42&Itemid=54 Have a CEL/MIL that wont go away and you have no idea whats causing it? Or you want to make sure the code really IS from when you started the car without your MAF sensor... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=58&Itemid=54 A short photo journey of the common jack points on the Mazda 6. Required tools are...a jack...some jackstands and the willingness to mod! http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=54 The enemy of all transmissions is heat. Dastardly, evil, and nigh invisible, heat is one hell of a super bitch just waiting to tear your complex slushbox into tiny little component pieces.Join the fight... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=47&Itemid=54 Frustrated at changing your oil on the 6i? The 6i's standard cartridge filter requires several gaskets and a Mazda-sourced filter be replaced at every oil change. It's expensive, and you are left with... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=54 The Mazda6 has always drawn praise for its handling. But is it ever enough? Here we'll show you how to replace your springs and shocks to transform it into a real driving car.... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=54 Remove Center Console http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=43&Itemid=54 The Mazda service manual calls for a cabin air replacement every 12,000 miles. If you do this service through your dealership, it can cost anywhere from 30-50 USD. If you do it yourself,... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17&Itemid=54 With the help of a site sponser (thank you tireswap). The admins and a few members of 6tech converged on Silver Spring, MD to roll some fenders and install some wheels. The wheel du jour?... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=54 You have a problem? Check here first!! All of Mazdas Technical Service Bulletins (TSB), Mazda Repair Information (MRI), Recalls, and the 6Tech exclusive Commonly Reported Problems (CRP). Links to the associated problem in the forums... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=54 Mazda6 Throttle Body Coolant Bypass http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14&Itemid=54 Do you know what VLIM, VIS, OCV, VVT, S-VT, VIS, VTCS, VAD, Helmholtz Resonance, and the difference between cam phasing and shifting is? This article explores the variable technologies implimented on the Mazda6, primarily... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15&Itemid=54 Understand this often misunderstood component of your car's suspension. Learn when to use thicker or thinner bars, and where to use them. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8&Itemid=54 It is the suspension's job to keep the tire at an optimal angle to the ground at all times. On a stock Mazda6, that does not happen- the tires lean onto their outside edge.... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=54 You know the classic debate. Which matters more- horsepower or torque? The muscle-car crowd will claim that torque rules; that torque wins the race. Perhaps you've been told, "Horsepower is how fast... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=10&Itemid=54 Full text of the Solo2 Novice Handbook by Glen Region http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=54 As many of you know, the Mazda6 ATX doesn't have a servicable filter. This is a problem for two reasons: a flush isn't a good idea because you can remove the filter to remove the... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=54 Intro to AutoXray http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=54 Car audio requires customization. Off-the-shelf components were not designed specifically for your car. With a little time and effort, you can turn those generic components into a wonderful custom stereo system. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=54 Tired of the boring orange markers on the side of the car? Wish they would actually function to "warn" approaching traffic that your turning? Well now you can! With this nifty modification... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=54 Unsprung weight and polor moment of inertia. Sounds like physics mumbo-jumbo. However, this is key to understanding the pros and cons of plus sizing your wheels and tires. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=54 This editorial article shows one person's view of why there is such a thing as too much horsepower in a car. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=54 Truth About Brakes http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=54 You've probably read how important it is to put more rubber on the road. However, like most things in life, the solution is not so simple. Wheel widths, tire pressures, and contact patch... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=54 The Mazda6 runs a 60mm negative offset on the stock 17x7" wheels. And, fortunately so, it does so with little fender gap. However, this makes upgrading to aftermarket wheels, which usually run a... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=22&Itemid=54 In this article we use dynographs to plot the torque to the wheels in the Mazda6 in an effort to show the optimal shift points. The spreadsheet is downloadable at the end of the... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=54 Cartridge Filter http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=54 Change your Tail Lights http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=54 Tint your headlights http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=54 Bleed your brakes http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=54 Replace Front Brake Pads http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=54 Replace Rear Brake Pads http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32&Itemid=54 Change Oil 6i http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=54 Drain/Refill ATX http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=54 Fix Cabin Coolant Odor http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=35&Itemid=54 Protect ABS Harness http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=54 Remove Front http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=38&Itemid=54 This article by Otaking71 details the installation of a Transmission Cool in a Mazda 6i. Whats the purpose of this mod? By keeping the transmission fluid cooler you...a) Extend the life of the... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&Itemid=54 Pleasure your car. Give it the lubrication it deserves. After a short 14,000 miles, the old manual tranny fluid was littered with pollutants from the vehicle's break-in. Ready to transform the feel... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=54 Here we detail the installation, the hardships, and the glorious victory of tearing out stock components, and replacing them with battlehardened veteran aftermarket parts. Superior? Of course, Stronger? Its made of alumnium baby! These mere... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44&Itemid=54 From the what-the-hell-are-you-thinking department comes this article on plus-sizing wheels. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=46&Itemid=54 Ok, this morning, I changed my 194 bulbs in the headlights to LED's. Before I did this though, I asked around, got directions on how to, and attempted it. Which resluted in the following set... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=51&Itemid=54 This article goes over the relatively simple method of changing your 6s (V6) Manual Transmission Fluid to Synthetic based fluid. What are the benefits of this modification? *Smoother shift gate engagement*Improved cold shifting*Slightly increased gas... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=54 Custom Performance Engineering has released Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 kits for the Jatco 5-speed automatic transmission. Stage 1 includes an updated valve body and solenoid for lower heat, increased capacity, and... http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56&Itemid=54 http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=54 Here is an introduction to suspension tuning on the Mazda6. http://www.mazda6tech.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=62&Itemid=54 The MAF and IAT (Intake Air Temp) sensors sit in the incoming air stream, translating airflow into little 0's and 1's the PCM can use to figure out the amount of necessary fuel to add...