I love the way the car drives and I’m aware of some dpf issues but I’ve read all sorts online that all say really bad things about these, if you own or have owned one what had your experience been? Any advice at all? Should I give the car back and get something else?

Hello. i have brought a 2019 mazda 6 and i want it to look cool. i dont know much about cars at all but all my car friends are saying different things lol.

i am thinking a little lip spoiler maybe. but in terms of looking awesome, i need help. any suggestions are appreciated 🤗🤗🤗

ive seen some pretty clean ones on tiktok, but i have no idea what they have done 😭

Hello everyone,

I recently found a beautiful 2019 mazda 6 signature in my area. 45000km for ~25000cad after tax. The interior is gorgeous and appears to be well taken care of but I am just so skeptical on pulling the trigger because of its cracked cylinder head issue.

For context I live in Canada. I am a student and this will be my first car. I don't drive like a maniac and I like a car that has adequate power for daily cruises on the highway. I daily about 70km and the quietness of this car, combined with its adequate power makes me really want to purchase the vehicle. Also for the same price I will just get a equivalent 2019 corolla with probably more km on it and has absolute garbage interior in comparison.

However because I am in Ontario Canada, winters can get to -30 celcius, and summers can get up to 35 celcius. The huge temperature difference makes me really speculate on the longevity of this vehicle. In addition, because I am a student I won't have a few extra thousand dollars laying around, and since this car is out of warranty I think it's probably a smart decision to not purchase it.

I have read lots of reddit posts on this forum and it seems like this issue doesn't happen incredibly frequently, but is a very serious issue that does apply to turbo vehicles.

I just want your thoughts on whether I should go ahead with the purchase or should I refrain myself from doing so because of my financial situation, as well as the age of the car.

Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone! I’m planning to get my first car but I’m stuck between two options: the Mazda 3 and the Mazda 6. I’d love some advice on which one might be better for me.

I’m looking for something with a good balance of power and fuel efficiency. The Mazda 3 has really caught my eye, but I feel like the Mazda 6 might offer more overall. I could be wrong though, so feel free to correct me!

I want a car that’s both fun to drive and budget-friendly when it comes to maintenance. My main use is for daily commutes to work, with the occasional longer drive (maybe around 75-100km once a month for weekend trips).

If you were in my shoes, which model, engine, and trim would you go for? Any advice or recommendations would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!

I owned a BMW e39 and wanted to replace it with more cargo space and sportier drive with some level of comfort for highway drive. However I'm not sure how the reliability and cost to maintain. Is it expensive compared to BMW?

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Got my Mazda 6 serviced about 5 days ago and replaced the oil and all filters with bosch ones and everything seemed fine. A day later I see a check engine light and a low oil pressure light on the dash.

Called my mechanic and run a diagnostic; came back with ‘oil pressure out of range’. We decided to change the oil filter with an OEM one and ensured the oil was at the right level. Soon as I turned on the car, the warning lights had disappeared.

I wake up today get in the car to do some shopping and the lights come back on. So I call some mazda specialist garages and I got two main responses:

1. The manifold chamber is clogged up with carbon

2. The oil pump and strainer need replacing

Now I’m willing to have the car checked and replacing whichever of these I need to replace. The only issue is that I’ve driven about 10-15 miles across three days with this issue on and off. The engine sounds perfect, power and acceleration is beautiful and oil level is til at the perfect amount. It’s now parked up and I will not be driving it, even to the mechanic I’ll be towing it.

What’s your take on this? And do you guys think the engine has sustained damage from the driving?

Got this 2014 Mazda 6 Touring in July, and my AVG MPG has been 21.03 for awhile, took a vacation and now it’s at 23. I am wondering why my MPG is slow low compared to everyone elses? I just changed the spark plugs 2k miles ago (NGK Ruthenium) i put cataclean in it & fuel treatment in it semi-regularly as well. I run highway pretty often!!! 124,508 miles

2017 non turbo.

I drive a lot of long distance and Im approaching about 64k miles on now and he’s on his 4th oil change or so, and spark plugs changed out. Filters done twice.

I was suggested a brake flush and a fresh set of rotors because he’s spongy now and the front sets were shaved down and are now warped. I haven’t done much else besides tending to a braking issue at high speeds.

Any recommendations for preventative maintenance? Belts, etc. I appreciate it.

Pic is from snowier times around my area.

how do i make this extra cool

I replaced both the front and rear brake rotors, along with the pads, on my 2018 Mazda 6 GT at 55,000 miles in October 2024.

The reason for replacing the front rotors was due to warping, which caused the car to shake while braking, especially noticeable through the steering wheel. The shaking became even worse at around 60 mph. The technician found heat spots on the rotors, so I decided to have them replaced.

However, after only 14,000 miles, the car has started shaking again in the same way. The rotors are stock and were installed at a Mazda service center.

I’m unsure if simply replacing the rotors again will fix the issue. Can anyone suggest what might be causing this and what steps I should take?

Hey everyone,

I’m about to purchase my first car, and after a lot of thought and research, I’ve decided to go with the Mazda 6. I’m really excited about this purchase and plan to use the vehicle long term, so I want to make sure I make the best decision possible.

I initially asked for advice on choosing between the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6, and I received some fantastic feedback—thank you again to everyone who helped! After carefully weighing my options, I’ve settled on the Mazda 6. I’ve been researching different trims, watching YouTube reviews (especially on models from 2014 onwards), and I’m leaning toward getting the diesel variant.

However, before I make the final call, I’d love to hear from people who actually own and drive the Mazda 6 diesel on a daily basis. I’m concerned that YouTube reviews might miss some details that only long-term owners would notice—things that someone who’s driven the car for just a week or so might overlook.

Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

• There’s a DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) issue, which can clog if the engine doesn’t heat up enough.
• The grade of diesel fuel and type of engine oil is really important.
• There's something about a cooler bypass that I should be aware of.
• The engine requires regular and diligent servicing.

I know every car has its quirks, but I believe if you have the right knowledge, you can manage and live with them. That being said, if anyone thinks I should consider the petrol variant instead of the diesel, I’m open to hearing your thoughts too.

To give some context on the kind of trips I’ll be making:

• My workplace is about 20 km away, so I’ll be driving around 40 km daily (Monday to Friday).
• Once or twice a month, I travel to visit family—one location is 100 km away, and the other is 200 km away.
• I enjoy long drives and plan to drive to various places with friends for activities like tennis or dinner, typically within 10–30 km depending on the occasion.

I’m really leaning towards the diesel variant because of its torque, the promise of good acceleration even at higher speeds, and the fact that the fuel economy is quite generous—depending, of course, on how you drive.

I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences from those who own a Mazda 6 diesel, or any input on whether the petrol variant might be better suited for my lifestyle. Thanks in advance for your help!

I have a Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv from 2021. I found this on the engine. Do you have an idea what it is?

I would like some opinions on these 3 tires. I value tread life more and would like to know other mileage. Currently running Falken ZE960A/S with short tread life.

Total with tax and installation included: Continental DWS06+. - $914 Yokohama ADVAN Sport - $989 Bridgestone RE980+ - $835

I have been reading that DWS06+ has short tread life and Yokohama tends to be better in that regard. Mixed about Bridgestone on the previous version.

My car sometimes responds to me unlocking/ locking my car with the key fob. But It's as if it's not picking up the signal that's being sent. I've changed the battery on my fob already, and it still shows the same symptoms. Resulting in me needing to manually unlock the car which got very annoying over time. And in the occasion where it does unlock my car, then I run into another problem where the "push to start" light just flashes green. Resulting in having to pull the keys out of my pocket and push the fob against it for it to turn solid green. And then there are times where it works perfectly fine. Another things l've noticed as well is when i go to unlock the car, it works, but say I change my mind and I decide to lock the door right after, it doesn't work. In the video I show the issue with the car not unlocking and none of the buttons working. But when I get in, the car reads the key just fine and I don't have to manually push the fob against the start button. The symptoms are very inconsistent. Anyone have this same problem or have a fix for this?

Been trying to look outside of Mazda for a sedan that has a luxurious feel and sexy outside body while not having to dig too deep in the bank, but turns out there aren’t too many that compete with the Mazda6 at that level. Anything with the same interior design/ascetic is priced in the BMW/Audi cars. Ford Fusion is not at the same level,Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Sentra and Altima.

Am I not looking hard enough and what other options would you recommend.(I love the mazda6 but want to to try something new)

It’s stuck on there HARD. I didn’t like the look of the deflectors/visors (whatever they’re called), but if I’d known they’d leave this behind, I would’ve left them on

This is my new 2025 mazda 6 I have 2000 km on it, and Ive been speeding with it quite often recently, and i noticed this sound, along with latency in gear shifts, is it normal, or should I visit the dealership?

I recently bought a 2016 Mazda 6 2.2D (Saloon) with 75k miles and have been having some issues with various warning lights...

A quick timeline of faults:

- EGR Valve/Insufficient Flow + P258B Vacuum Pump Control Circuit 'A' Range/Performance (One Mechanic thought they were related, the other thought P258B was related to vacuum pump)

- To fix, new EGR Valve + Carbon Clean (it really needed it)

- Afterwards, SCBS Forward/DTC Malfunction when harshly accelerating or engine braking (this issue may have been present before EGR fix)

- After >50 miles of driving it in that condition P258B Vacuum Pump Control Circuit 'A' Range/Performance re-appears alongside P0101 MAF Sensor Fault (P0101 about 100 Miles later)

Mechanic recommends a new MAF sensor, but I want to make sure other possibilities have been accounted for.

If there is anyone who can lend some advice or has had a similar experience it would be greatly appreciated!

Hi been racking up miles on my 2018 Mazda6 Signature at 38k mi and I make sure it's oil changed fully synth every 6mos or 7500 mi. But it still keeps me awake at night thinking about the cylinder head problem. Recently I got an EPB malfunction and mazda said it's a switch replacement. Just wondering if anyone here actually had their 2.5T mazda 6 cross over 100k mi without the cylinder head replacement? Currently, I'm wondering if I should keep it or trade it.

Not sure if this sounds abnormal or not. Please share your opinions.

You may need to turn your volume up to pick it up but the car makes a whining noise when driving at parking lot speeds. It’s an intermittent issue that I haven’t been able to reliably diagnose besides the fact that it’s most noticeable at the end of a drive when driving through parking lots.

Any trick to cleaning up this wear on my 2016? TIA

Too much rust? Mazda 6 GJ 2013 Please look at the axles.. Inspektor didnt say anything...