The 2006 Mazda 5 gained a reputation as the worst Mazda 5 model year you could get. It had the most suspension problems which are expensive to repair. It also had more severe forms of clutch and accessory problems and a high risk of a blown engine. The 2007 and 2008 models inherited some of the 2006 model’s problems, but not with the same
Another thing, it is said that a diesel engine is more robustly built compared to gasoline engine because of its required higher compression ratio. However, this SkyActiv thing is doing it in reverse. The diesel has a very low compression ratio while the gasoline variant has a very high compression ratio, almost in the diesel territory.Thanks. Check the Mazda EPC online for correct part numbers, you will see the periods on vin numbers. mazdaepc dot com or smtg like that. You will need your vin number as well, because of the modifications. Hope it helps. Also you can buy a cheap obd reader with usb connection, because it's need for the calibration. The owner's manual says that might be possible problems with the following: A malfunction in the battery management system. A malfunction in the brake switch. (SKYACTIV-D 2.2) A malfunction in the engine's hydraulic control. A malfunction in the engine's timing chain. A malfunction in the blow-by heater. If your Mazda 6’s engine has smoke coming from it, it needs to be addressed right away. It can be caused by quite a few different problems, none of which should be ignored. The most common reasons why your 6’s engine would smoke include overheating, burning oil, or a melting wiring harness. Be careful under the hood when the engine is hot. .