MAZDA 6

[Cheefarn]

55 minutes ago, Greenchilli said:

Well, I intend to stick to the spec recommended for Mazda 6. However would prefer to buy my own EO and bring to my own workshop. Do not want to pay for chop-carrot price charged by TEK. I happen to still have couple of bottles of 5W-40 from my previous ride (Mazda 3).

Problem is there seem to be a change in Mazda spec between the previous (2017) model and my current 2019 FL model (both appear to use the same Skyactiv engine, according to TEK sales).

In user manual for 2017 model 5W-40 is within spec for outside Europe.

 

In user manual for 2019, 5W-40 is not specified.

Obviously the engines has been modified to meet Euro 6. Thick engine oil will increase emissions since the pistons gotta work harder to overcome the increased friction and fluid weight. 

See, it shows 0W-20 APN SN, GF5. Just use this and you will be fine. These are the current specs and major oil manufacturers have oils that exceeds these standards

GF5 means the oil base was obtained from Natural gas. GF3 is still min oil based, not good for ultra high heat protection. 

[Sopskysalat]

11 hours ago, Greenchilli said:

Well, I intend to stick to the spec recommended for Mazda 6. However would prefer to buy my own EO and bring to my own workshop. Do not want to pay for chop-carrot price charged by TEK. I happen to still have couple of bottles of 5W-40 from my previous ride (Mazda 3).

Problem is there seem to be a change in Mazda spec between the previous (2017) model and my current 2019 FL model (both appear to use the same Skyactiv engine, according to TEK sales).

In user manual for 2017 model 5W-40 is within spec for outside Europe.

 

 

In user manual for 2019, 5W-40 is not specified.

 

Did you get first or 2nd hand Mazda 6? You can answer your own question of whether it is alright to service outside since I own no Mazda car. Just make sure what you decide and act do not affect your warranty which Eurekas is an agent you are familiar with.

[james_zc]

Anyone tried cancelling aig insurance few days after collect car? Since they force us to go with aig for $500 discount.

I calculate even with penalty. Outside still cheaper. Might even make a profit. Lol

[ER-3682]

3 hours ago, james_zc said:

Anyone tried cancelling aig insurance few days after collect car? Since they force us to go with aig for $500 discount.

I calculate even with penalty. Outside still cheaper. Might even make a profit. Lol

Save the trouble...just don't renew with AIG next Year....If you know outside is cheaper..you should not buy from them earlier.

[Sopskysalat]

1 hour ago, ER-3682 said:

Save the trouble...just don't renew with AIG next Year....If you know outside is cheaper..you should not buy from them earlier.

I did that for my last car purchase. Paid $500, got from budget direct.com, I got a small saving still.

[Greenchilli]

On 11/7/2019 at 10:25 AM, Greenchilli said:

MZ6 2019 FL model... My car radio seems to have problem with 93.8 FM

1. Auto tune picks up most of our local FM channels except 93.8 FM

2. Can manually tune to 93.8 FM. However frequently get minor distortion in audio quality ONLY for this channel. Mostly in East (eg. Tampines).

Not sure if this problem is isolated to my car only. Can you folks help to check if you have the same issue? Thanks

 

Can help check if you encounter the same issue?

[Rickster]

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Edited November 8, 2019 by Rickster

[Rickster]

8 hours ago, james_zc said:

Anyone tried cancelling aig insurance few days after collect car? Since they force us to go with aig for $500 discount.

I calculate even with penalty. Outside still cheaper. Might even make a profit. Lol

Possible, but need to check with insurance company the "Admin" fee they impose. different insurance company have different rates.

 

Edited November 8, 2019 by Rickster

[S2s1]

On 11/5/2019 at 9:40 AM, Cheefarn said:

And when you return to the shop after your happy ending, it quickly becomes sad ending for your car is gone..  haha  

Always be around when you bring your car to service over there

Serious? It is Mazda JB agent!

[S2s1]

On 11/7/2019 at 12:36 AM, james_zc said:

Just took delivery of Mz6 2019.

Any recommendation to get hella car cam to get 24x7 recording feature?

Also any car mat to recommend? 3D MAXpider/matters/or just put normal 3m over the original mat.

I realized MZ 6 only 1 x 12v socket. haiz. USB no fast charging as well. Need to route wire to the center area so messy..

Edit:

Do any feel that the back windscreen is very dark? solarfilm issue?

 

[andrewyewkc]

Any similar issues here?

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/disappointed-mazda-plans-to-vigorously-defend-accc-case-over-alleged-unconscionable-conduct/news-story/03e34b7112a3cefa469da8d2b6ae7f3a

[S2s1]

On 11/11/2019 at 11:46 AM, andrewyewkc said:

Any similar issues here?

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/disappointed-mazda-plans-to-vigorously-defend-accc-case-over-alleged-unconscionable-conduct/news-story/03e34b7112a3cefa469da8d2b6ae7f3a

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/mazda-recalls-more-than-35000-cars/news-story/fab080af4a08ec32bb5ccc875a935a79
 

Australia’s second most popular new car brand will recall more than 35,000 versions of the Mazda 3, 6 and CX-5 over several issues that could cause engine failure in some circumstances.

All affected models were sold between 2012 and 2018 and are equipped with a diesel engine.

[andrewyewkc]

On 11/15/2019 at 6:36 PM, S2s1 said:

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/motoring/motoring-news/mazda-recalls-more-than-35000-cars/news-story/fab080af4a08ec32bb5ccc875a935a79
 

Australia’s second most popular new car brand will recall more than 35,000 versions of the Mazda 3, 6 and CX-5 over several issues that could cause engine failure in some circumstances.

All affected models were sold between 2012 and 2018 and are equipped with a diesel engine.

Thanks!

[thesoul]

6 vs its japanese peers

https://m.sgcarmart.com/articles/articleinfo.php?CT=r&AID=1549

 

[Espire]

just for sharing...for those who are using the blaupunkt in car camera that comes with the car.

the wifi function doesnt seem to work with the ios13 at the moment

[DK3410]

On 11/21/2019 at 12:45 PM, thesoul said:

6 vs its japanese peers

https://m.sgcarmart.com/articles/articleinfo.php?CT=r&AID=1549

 

In short, the Mazda 6 is a driver's car, through and through. Everything else secondary :p.

[Davidklt]

2 hours ago, DK3410 said:

In short, the Mazda 6 is a driver's car, through and through. Everything else secondary :p.

are you sure ? Try driving even the civic or accord. Your answer would differ 

[aztreonam]

46 minutes ago, Davidtkl said:

are you sure ? Try driving even the civic or accord. Your answer would differ 

Chill chill, that’s his opinion and we should respect that.. likewise you feel different to his opinion and we would respect too.