How do you change a radiator on a Mazda 6?

How do you change a radiator on a Mazda 6?

RADIATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Drain the engine coolant.
  3. Remove the cooling fan.
  4. Remove the oil hose. (
  5. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
  6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  7. Refill the engine coolant.
  8. Inspect the engine coolant leakage.

Where does antifreeze go in a Mazda 6?

The coolant should be at full in the radiator and between the F and L marks on the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool. If it is at or near L, add enough coolant to the coolant reservoir to provide freezing and corrosion protection and to bring the level to F.

What is the coolant radiator on a Mazda 6?

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What was the problem with my Mazda 6?

Turns out this is a very common problem with all first generation Mazda 6 cars: The Fan Control Module (FCM) has a high failure rate. I replaced my FCM and it solved this problem.

What kind of engine does a Mazda6 have?

I have a 2007 Mazda6 with the 3.0L V6 that I have owned since new. This (extraordinarily hot) summer I noticed for the first time that the radiator fan runs for 5-10 seconds after I turn the car off, even with the keys out of the ignition.

When does the coolant fan run in a car?

The coolant fan will run when the coolant exceeds a certain temperature irrespective of if the engine is running or not. Some vehicles even have supplementary electric water pumps set to run after engine shut down to keep coolant circulating.

Mazda 6 2003, Engine Coolant Radiator by Spectra Premium®. Row quantity: 1. Construction: Aluminum/Plastic. The radiator is a heat exchanger that transfers heat from your engine to the air flowing through the fins. If it’s damaged… Mazda 6 2003, Engine Coolant Radiator by Replace®. Row quantity: 1.

Turns out this is a very common problem with all first generation Mazda 6 cars: The Fan Control Module (FCM) has a high failure rate. I replaced my FCM and it solved this problem.

What causes an engine to overheat in a Mazda?

The engine may overheat due to erratic engine cooling fan operation as a result of a faulty cooling fan control module. Replacement of the fan control module would be necessary to correct this condition. Our technicians tell us the Mazda may provide assistance with the cost of this repair. Ready to sell? CarMax buys all kinds of cars

I have a 2007 Mazda6 with the 3.0L V6 that I have owned since new. This (extraordinarily hot) summer I noticed for the first time that the radiator fan runs for 5-10 seconds after I turn the car off, even with the keys out of the ignition.

Bolt the new radiator to the fan assembly, reconnect the electrical connection and all other hoses, and finally the upper and lower radiator hoses. Reinstall the radiator cover, bumper/cover, and headlights. Then, add coolant until it reaches the maximum level.

How do you remove a radiator from a car?

Remove the bumper/cover, headlights, and radiator cover by removing the bolts, screws, and clips holding them in place. Remove the upper and lower radiator hoses, drain the antifreeze from the lower radiator hose, and remove all other connected components.

How do you remove an engine from a Mazda 6?

1. Tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket and No.4 engine mount rubber bolt and nut in the order as shown. 2. Secure the engine and the transaxle using an engine jack and attachment as shown. 3. Remove the hoist and secure the engine and transaxle using SST

How to tighten engine bracket on Mazda 6?

1. Tighten the No.3 engine mount bracket stud bolt. 2. Tighten the No.3 engine joint bracket bolt and nut in the order shown. 1. Tighten the No.4 engine mount bracket and No.4 engine mount rubber bolt and nut in the order as shown.

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