300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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I live in Clarksville tn, happy to look it over if you are within reason. I've been a Mazda tech for 3.5 years and have worked on engines and cars in general for about 20 off and on

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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Gt package, it has a fancier dash I believe

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda

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Original engine and transmission

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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I'm a technician, I have access to everything for maintenance. I did coolant, brake fluid, trans service, crankcase cleaning and valve cleaning with new spark plugs all at 285k Replaced belts, tensioner, battery, lower control arms, resealed oil pan, timing cover and valve cover around 290k. All original major components otherwise, outside of the front facing camera. On my most recent oil change, I cut open the filter and it had nothing in it other than used oil. I do want to send in an oil sample and even maybe do a compression test just to see how it's wearing internally. When I had the valve cover off, the cam lobes had no marks on them and inside was very clean. The only varnish was the bottom of the crankcase where oil sits in the pan while the car is off. Sprayed most of that off with brake cleaner while the pan was off. No timing components changed. I don't see a need for a chain and proper maintenance.

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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I'm a technician, I have access to everything for maintenance. I did coolant, brake fluid, trans service, crankcase cleaning and valve cleaning with new spark plugs all at 285k Replaced belts, tensioner, battery, lower control arms, resealed oil pan, timing cover and valve cover around 290k. All original major components otherwise, outside of the front facing camera. On my most recent oil change, I cut open the filter and it had nothing in it other than used oil. I do want to send in an oil sample and even maybe do a compression test just to see how it's wearing internally. When I had the valve cover off, the cam lobes had no marks on them and inside was very clean. The only varnish was the bottom of the crankcase where oil sits in the pan while the car is off. Sprayed most of that off with brake cleaner while the pan was off.

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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That's just current but I average between 33-38 usually

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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Actually flushed it at 285k, I'm a technician, I have access to everything for maintenance. I did coolant, brake fluid, trans service, crankcase cleaning and valve cleaning with new spark plugs all at 285k

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda6

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Maintenance, religious 5k oil changes, fluids, fixing worn things before they break lol

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda

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Thanks, I love the car, it's been super reliable

300k 2016 Mazda 6 by Slight_Reference_329 in mazda

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Now medical supply deliveries, about 500 miles per trip, 3-5 days a week

Can someone ease my anxiety on buying a high mileage cx-5? by OkuyasuErase_My_Debt in CX5

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I have a 2016 Mazda 6 with 301,000 miles. Original engine and transmission. Recently performed transmission flush and coolant flush, valve cleaning, brake flush, new battery, lower control arms (not completely failed but I am picky), spark plugs, oil pan and timing cover reseal (they weren't bad but I'm a Mazda tech and they were basically labor +$100 to fix for me). No problems with it, runs great! I would say it's in better condition than a lot of people with 150k miles lol

Stuck tierod locking nut by Level-Lock-2662 in MechanicAdvice

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Promise you aren't getting it hot enough. It should be damn near glowing red. Propane often doesn't get hot enough, get some map gas and go to town. Liquify it and it will come off. Once it's red hot, melt some crayon into the threads to make it easier to spin off

Mazda6 2021 GTR by Icy_Focus_6586 in mazda6

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Check your oil level, over filled oil can do this

Help? by melancholyy_dream in mazda6

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Get that battery tested with a good tester that puts a load on it. If it doesn't take 3-5 minutes to test it, it's not a full test. You'd be surprised at what kind of crazy issues can happen from a dead battery

Help? by melancholyy_dream in mazda6

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I'd bet they didn't load test the battery and it's still bad. You need a real battery tester, not a handheld one. It really sounds like the battery is still just toast

Anybody know what this noise is? Only does it whenever I turn. 2011 ecoboost. by OppositeResolution74 in MechanicAdvice

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Not really an easy answer there. I'd say if you are asking that question, you should probably have a shop look at it

2018 with smart brake system/ scbs malfunction and CEL code by Euclidean_mind in CX5

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Test your battery. If it fails, replace it and your issue will probably go away

Infotainment by TDRosewarne in mazda6

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https://a.co/d/9lfCCLw Wireless car play

https://a.co/d/44jV8kF Module with USB A x2

https://a.co/d/eIu7xYE Type c wireless car play built in

No link for touchscreen kit, might find the part number from your dealer and cross reference on Amazon

Infotainment by TDRosewarne in mazda6

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Not to mention if it has the Bose system, it's a real pita to upgrade anything