Are there any problems with the Mazda 6 diesel?
HJ’s car-by-car for the latest Mazda 6 with the 2.2 Skyactiv diesel has a couple of ominous-sounding reports of diesel contamination of the sump oil, and the cars still apparently have an ‘X’ mark above the max line on the dipstick. So perhaps they haven’t quite got to the bottom of the problem yet.
Are there any problems with Mazda 2.2 Skyactiv-D diesel engine?
But the maximum power and torque did not grow up. There are no severe statistics of common problems and issues for 2.2 SkyActiv-D diesel engines. Rare facts were registered with an increasing oil level and frequent regeneration cycles. Cars with similar symptoms tend to have high fuel consumption.
Why is my Mazda turbo diesel not working?
This is a known problem in the Mazda turbo – diesel, and many owners have suffered similar failures. The problem begins with the formation of hard, carbon deposits in the top end of the engine which eventually find their way into the engine’s sump and block the oil pick-up.
Is the Mazda 6 good for low mileage?
– SLO76 He’s been missold it if he’s not been warned that low mileage use like this isn’t suitable for a DPF equipped diesel. Mazda’s are great cars but the one area they really fall down on is Diesel engines with this motor having a particularly bad reputation for failure.
HJ’s car-by-car for the latest Mazda 6 with the 2.2 Skyactiv diesel has a couple of ominous-sounding reports of diesel contamination of the sump oil, and the cars still apparently have an ‘X’ mark above the max line on the dipstick. So perhaps they haven’t quite got to the bottom of the problem yet.
But the maximum power and torque did not grow up. There are no severe statistics of common problems and issues for 2.2 SkyActiv-D diesel engines. Rare facts were registered with an increasing oil level and frequent regeneration cycles. Cars with similar symptoms tend to have high fuel consumption.
Why does my Mazda 6 tourer have turbo problems?
Those sort of noises from a turbo suggest it is failing and continuing to drive could lead to bits of it ending up in the engine cylinders, which will not be good. Call your recovery service and see what they advise. The Mazda 2.2 diesel has a very poor reputation, so i think i’d expect the worst.
What is the diesel particulate filter on a Mazda 6?
The diesel particulate filter or DPF removes harmful particles from the exhaust fumes when the car is running. The Mazda 6 needs to be allowed to warm up and reach top levels of performance for this part to function properly. Using the car for small runs, such as shopping trips, can lead to the part can becoming clogged.
The Mazda diesel is (was) known for dumping diesel into the engine if the dpf regen was interrupted. Your sort of usage is not good for a diesel! There just recently has been a recall on Mazda 6 2.2 Diesels for issues with carbon and soot build up within the engine, I had a similar issue to yourself I have a 65 plate and have done 70,000 miles.
Where does the Mazda6 get its powertrain from?
Ford also plans to offer a hybrid powertrain on the platform. The official Mazda chassis codes are GG (saloon/hatch) and GY (estate) series – following the 626/Capella in its GF/GW series. Mazda’s Hofu Plant in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan produced the Mazda6 for international markets from February 2002 to August 2007.
What causes NOx in Mazda 6 2.2 diesel?
You tend to notice this when on a steady cruise on a light throttle and then just steadily increase speed a little, it feels like a stutter as you press the pedal. EGR opens when the engine is running on light throttle which causes a lean combustion, this tends to be very hot and that produces more NOx.
What kind of trunk space does a Mazda6 have?
The hatchback model even has a trunk space which beats the larger rival Ford Mondeo and Opel/Vauxhall Insignia (hatchback) by 200 liters with rear seats folded down. This model of the Mazda6 was awarded 2010 Family Car of the Year by What Car? magazine.
The Mazda diesel is (was) known for dumping diesel into the engine if the dpf regen was interrupted. Your sort of usage is not good for a diesel! There just recently has been a recall on Mazda 6 2.2 Diesels for issues with carbon and soot build up within the engine, I had a similar issue to yourself I have a 65 plate and have done 70,000 miles.
You tend to notice this when on a steady cruise on a light throttle and then just steadily increase speed a little, it feels like a stutter as you press the pedal. EGR opens when the engine is running on light throttle which causes a lean combustion, this tends to be very hot and that produces more NOx.
When did Mazda 6 TS2 2.0D come out?
I have a new shape Mazda 6 TS2 2.0d, which I bought new in late March 2008. It has done about 10,000 miles in that time, and in mid December the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) light came on. I read the handbook which said it needed a long high speed run to clear the filter.
Where can I find information on Mazda 6?
I’ve found mazda6oc.co.uk to be the most useful for Mazda6 information although it’s still very quiet, Mazdas don’t seem that popular in the UK so there doesn’t seem to be much active discussion on them. How many miles has the car done? Does the problem occur all the time or intermittently?
Is there a problem with my Mazda 6 2.2 LTR?
I have a 64 plate Maxda 6 2.2 ltr diesel. A few weeks ago it developed a problem. With a light touch on the accelerator the car stuttered or hunted momentarily. If I put the accelerator down further it pulled away with power fine.
Is the Mazda 6 2.0D a new engine?
It was above the full marker, but nowhere near the X mark that everyone keeps talking about in the forum for old model. Yours has the same engine (albeit detuned to make it less powerful but lower emitting)… the true new engine is out soon and is the 2.2 litre with a totally new/improved DPF system.
Is there a problem with the Mazda 6 DPF?
Yours has the same engine (albeit detuned to make it less powerful but lower emitting)… the true new engine is out soon and is the 2.2 litre with a totally new/improved DPF system. I’ve been told by the dealer that there is ‘no problem with the DPF on [my] car’ and therefore I have to pay for the oil & filter change and regen of the system.