20 Most Recent 2004 Mazda 6 - Page 9 Questions & Answers

I think I just posted a response to this. Weird. New on this site so not used to response times and screens.But anyway only clean the MAF Sensor with a product designed for it. Most good auto parts suppliers have been carrying it in stock for the past couple years. Do NOT use Brake Cleaner. It's too harsh although it doe leave little to no residue. The MAF Cleaners put out for this purpose are formulated to not damage the extremely small and sensitive ribbon of metal that IS the sensor.Good luck.

Should be in line with the air intake. Locate air cleaner box. Follow large intake tube, rubber, about 3 inch diameter, to intake. Along the way look for a box in line. There should be an electrical connection going to it. That box should be the Mass Airflow Sensor. If you want to remove first disconnect battery to be safe and then disconnect the electrical connection. Should find a hose clamp either side of box. Loosen both and pull rubber tube back to release box. The actual sensor is inside. Just look through cener of box and you'll see something like a bar. The air flow sensor itself is much like a fragile ribbon of metal. VERY DELICATE. I've heard and headed that you should only use Mass Airflow Sensor cleaner as other automotive solvents are too harsh and leave a residue. The sensor can't tolerate any residue. In fact that's why you and I are about to clean it or have it cleaned. I'm getting Code P2187 Bank 1 Lean at idle. If the mass airflow sensor 'thinks' it has the correct amount of air but doesn't the injectors could be backing off delivery of fuel and assist in creating my 'lean' condition.Hope this helps.

There's no certain timeline to change thermostat,usually since they are cheap and easy to install,change it when antifreeze is changed.People usually wait till problems occur before replacing.I change mine every 3 years.

Come back with the codes and I may be able to help

Follow this link http://www.6crew.com/forum/showthread.php?3911-DIY-EGR-Modification-Optimization. This will help you fix issue

you can use an adjustible adapter to get in there/Please rare my response thank you very much

filter is usually close to the tank and looks like a small canister with 2 lines connected to it..normally mounted flatwise in the side or front of the tank near the frame of the car..usually on the passenger side..repost if you find it...follow the gas lines that come out of the tank itself...

its a small crack on the top of your intercooler, very common, seen alot of them with sealer repair done )

your gear selector linkage cable has come adrift from the linkage bracket just below the battery tray ,you can temporarily fix with two cable ties ,but will need to replace one of the two cables one is for neutral and the other is to select gear