MAZDA Mazda6
GG / GH / GJ/GL / GJ/GL (Second generation facelift) / 2003-2021 / Sedan / Hatchback / Wagon / Sedan, Hatchback, Wagon / Sedan/Hatchback/Wagon / Sedan / Wagon / Hatchback
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2003 MAZDA Mazda6 L3-VE/LF-VE (GG)
GG / L3-VE, LF-VE, RF, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3, MZR 2.3 DISI / Inline-4 gasoline engines ranging from 1.8L to 2.3L, including 2.0L and 2.3L variants with multipoint fuel injection and variable valve timing technologies; diesel variants available in Europe only (RF 2.0L turbo diesel).
2004 MAZDA Mazda6 LF-DE/L3-VE (GG)
GG / LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD / 2004 Mazda6 GG generation engines include the LF-DE 2.0L inline-4 (Europe, Japan), L3-VE 2.3L inline-4 (North America, Australia), and the MZR-CD 2.0L turbo diesel (Europe).
2007 MAZDA Mazda6 LF-VE/MZR-CD 2.0 (GG)
GG / LF-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2, L3-VE, MZR 2.5L / 2007 Mazda6 came with multiple engine options globally: a 2.0L gasoline LF-VE (Europe, Japan), 2.5L L3-VE petrol (North America), and 2.0L or 2.2L MZR-CD diesel variants (Europe and Australia). Engine outputs varied from 147 to 170 hp depending on market and engine.
2008 MAZDA Mazda6 L5-VE/LF-VE (GH)
GH / L5-VE, LF-VE, MZR-CD 1.8, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR 2.5 / 2008 Mazda6 (GH) offered with different engines depending on market: North America primarily L5-VE 2.5L I4, Europe/Japan diesel MZR-CD 1.8L & 2.0L I4 turbo diesels, other markets with LF-VE 2.0L I4 gasoline engine.
2009 MAZDA Mazda6 L3-VE/MZR-CD 2.0 (GG)
GG / L3-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2 / 2009 Mazda6 GG available worldwide with petrol 2.0L L3-VE and diesel 2.0L MZR-CD, 2.2L MZR-CD (Europe, Australia). Engines vary by market.
2010 MAZDA Mazda6 L5-VE/MZR-CD (GH)
GH / L5-VE, MZR-CD, LF-VE / 2010 Mazda6 was offered with multiple engines depending on market: a 2.0L I4 (L5-VE) in some markets, a 2.5L I4 (LF-VE) mainly in North America and some Asian markets, as well as a 2.2L diesel (MZR-CD) in Europe and select other regions.
2011 MAZDA Mazda6 L5-VE/L5-VD (GH)
GH / L5-VE, L5-VD, R2AA, MZR-CD / Main global engines included 2.0L and 2.5L inline-4 gasoline engines (L5-VE, L5-VD), 2.0L SKYACTIV-G (R2AA) in some markets, and a 2.2L MZR-CD diesel turbocharged engine in Europe and select others.
2012 MAZDA Mazda6 LF-VE/L5-VE (GH)
GH / LF-VE, L5-VE, R2AA, SH-VPTS / Main engines include the 2.0L inline-4 LF-VE (petrol), 2.5L inline-4 L5-VE (petrol) primarily in North America, and the 2.2L R2AA diesel available mainly in Europe and some Asian markets. In some markets, a 2.5L SH-VPTS Skyactiv petrol engine was introduced late 2012 or 2013 model year.
2013 MAZDA Mazda6 L5-VE 2.5L I4/RF 2.2L Diesel I4 (GH)
GH / L5-VE 2.5L I4, RF 2.2L Diesel I4, L8-VE 2.0L I4 / Main engines included the L5-VE 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 petrol engine primarily for North America and Australia, the L8-VE 2.0L inline-4 petrol engine for Europe and some Asian markets, and the RF 2.2L turbo-diesel inline-4 mainly for Europe and select Asian markets.
2014 MAZDA Mazda6 PE-VPS/SH-VPTS (GJ)
GJ / PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, R2AA, 2.2L R2AA (Skyactiv-D diesel) / Available with 2.0L Skyactiv-G inline-4 petrol (PE-VPS), 2.5L Skyactiv-G inline-4 petrol (SH-VPTS) and 2.2L Skyactiv-D inline-4 diesel (R2AA) engines depending on market.
2016 MAZDA Mazda6 PE-VPS/SH-VPTS (GJ/GL)
GJ/GL / PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF, L3-VDT, 2.5 SKYACTIV-G / Range of inline-4 engines including 2.0L and 2.5L SKYACTIV-G petrol engines and 2.2L SKYACTIV-D diesel engines depending on market.
2017 MAZDA Mazda6 PY-VPS/PE-VPS (GJ/GL)
GJ/GL / PY-VPS, PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF-VE, LFA7 / 2017 Mazda6 was sold with a range of SkyActiv-G and SkyActiv-D engines. Common global versions include 2.0L and 2.5L SkyActiv-G gasoline engines, and 2.2L SkyActiv-D diesel engines in selected markets.
2018 MAZDA Mazda6 PY-VPS/SKYACTIV-G 2.5L (GJ/GL)
GJ/GL / PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.5L, SH-VPTS, SKYACTIV-D 2.2L / Two main engine types: SKYACTIV-G 2.5L inline-4 petrol (PY-VPS) and SKYACTIV-D 2.2L inline-4 diesel (SH-VPTS). Diesel primarily in Europe and some Asian markets; petrol dominant in North America and Australia.
2019 MAZDA Mazda6 PY-VPS/SH-VPTS (GJ/GL)
GJ/GL / PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, Skyactiv-G 2.5L, Skyactiv-D 2.2L / Available globally with 2.5L Skyactiv-G gasoline engines (PY-VPS, SH-VPTS) and 2.2L Skyactiv-D diesel engines primarily outside North America.
2020 MAZDA Mazda6 SKYACTIV-G 2.0 L - PE/SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L - PY (GJ/GL)
GJ/GL / SKYACTIV-G 2.0 L - PE, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L - PY, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 L - SH-VPTS (select markets) / Available with naturally aspirated SKYACTIV-G petrol engines (2.0L and 2.5L), and SKYACTIV-D 2.2L turbo diesel in select markets (primarily Europe and Australia).
2021 MAZDA Mazda6 PY-VPS/SH-VPTS (GL)
GL / PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, L8-VE / 2021 Mazda6 is typically powered by 2.5L SkyActiv-G gasoline engines with variants specific to markets: the PY-VPS is a 2.5L naturally aspirated SkyActiv-G (North America), SH-VPTS is a 2.5L turbocharged SkyActiv-G (available in some global markets), and L8-VE is a 2.5L SkyActiv-G used in select regions.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | technical-profile | L3-VE, LF-VE, RF, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3, MZR 2.3 DISI | 1.8L, 2.0L, 2.3L (Gasoline); 2.0L (Diesel Europe only) | Multipoint fuel injection; Diesel uses common rail direct injection (Europe only) |
| 2004 | technical-profile | LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD | 1998 cc (LF-DE), 2261 cc (L3-VE), 1998 cc (MZR-CD) | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | LF-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2, L3-VE, MZR 2.5L | 1999 cc to 2498 cc depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | L5-VE, LF-VE, MZR-CD 1.8, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR 2.5 | 2.0L to 2.5L (gasoline), 1.8L to 2.0L (diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline), Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2009 | technical-profile | L3-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2 | 1999 cc (L3-VE petrol), 1998 cc (MZR-CD 2.0 diesel), 2184 cc (MZR-CD 2.2 diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection (petrol), common-rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | L5-VE, MZR-CD, LF-VE | 1999cc (L5-VE), 2488cc (LF-VE), 2184cc (MZR-CD) | Multi-point fuel injection (gasoline) / Common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | L5-VE, L5-VD, R2AA, MZR-CD | 2.0L to 2.5L gasoline, 2.2L diesel | Multi-point fuel injection for gasoline; common rail direct injection for diesel |
| 2012 | technical-profile | LF-VE, L5-VE, R2AA, SH-VPTS | 1998 cc (LF-VE), 2488 cc (L5-VE), 2184 cc (R2AA diesel), 2488 cc (SH-VPTS) | Multi-point fuel injection on petrol; common rail direct injection on diesel |
| 2013 | technical-profile | L5-VE 2.5L I4, RF 2.2L Diesel I4, L8-VE 2.0L I4 | 1998cc (2.0L), 2488cc (2.5L), 2184cc (2.2L diesel) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, R2AA, 2.2L R2AA (Skyactiv-D diesel) | 1998 cc (2.0L petrol), 2488 cc (2.5L petrol), 2184 cc (2.2L diesel) | Direct injection (Skyactiv-G petrol), Common rail diesel injection (Skyactiv-D) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF, L3-VDT, 2.5 SKYACTIV-G | 1998 cc to 2488 cc | Direct injection SKYACTIV-G petrol, common rail SKYACTIV-D diesel |
| 2017 | technical-profile | PY-VPS, PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF-VE, LFA7 | 1998 cc (2.0L), 2488 cc (2.5L), 2184 cc (2.2L diesel) | SkyActiv direct injection (gasoline), common rail direct injection (diesel) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.5L, SH-VPTS, SKYACTIV-D 2.2L | 2498 cc (2.5L petrol), 2171 cc (2.2L diesel) | Direct fuel injection (SKYACTIV-G gasoline), common rail direct injection (SKYACTIV-D diesel) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, Skyactiv-G 2.5L, Skyactiv-D 2.2L | 2498 cc (2.5L), 2191 cc (2.2L diesel) | Direct Injection (Skyactiv-G), Common Rail Diesel Injection (Skyactiv-D) |
| 2020 | technical-profile | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 L - PE, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L - PY, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 L - SH-VPTS (select markets) | 1998 cc (SKYACTIV-G 2.0), 2488 cc (SKYACTIV-G 2.5), 2.2 L (SKYACTIV-D diesel) | Direct fuel injection (SKYACTIV-G), common rail diesel injection (SKYACTIV-D) |
| 2021 | technical-profile | PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, L8-VE | 2488 cc | Direct injection with SkyActiv technology |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | L3-VE, LF-VE, RF, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3, MZR 2.3 DISI | 5W-30 API SL or higher | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill including filter, varies slightly by engine code and market) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent |
| 2004 | LF-DE, L3-VE, MZR-CD | API SL/SM 5W-30 or 10W-30 gasoline, 5W-30 diesel ACEA C3 | Approx. 4.8 L including filter for petrol; service-fill including filter varies slightly by engine | Mazda M5 or equivalent ATF for automatic |
| 2007 | LF-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2, L3-VE, MZR 2.5L | API SL or higher grade 5W-20 or 5W-30 (market-dependent) | Service fill approximately 4.3 liters including filter change (exact varies by engine) | DEXRON III or equivalent ATF for automatics; specific manual gear oil per market |
| 2008 | L5-VE, LF-VE, MZR-CD 1.8, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR 2.5 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30, API SL/SM or higher for gasoline; 5W-30 GF-4/CF for diesel | Approx. 4.3 L service-fill including filter (varies by engine) | Mazda M-V or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2009 | L3-VE, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2 | API SM/SL 5W-30 synthetic or equivalent | Approx. 4.5 liters including filter (service-fill), verified with filter change | Dexron III or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2010 | L5-VE, MZR-CD, LF-VE | API SM or higher, 5W-20 or 5W-30 (gasoline engines), consult manual for diesel oils | Approximately 4.2 liters including filter (service-fill, varies by engine and market) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent |
| 2011 | L5-VE, L5-VD, R2AA, MZR-CD | API SM or higher, SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 (market dependent) | Approx. 4.2 L (including filter) – depends on engine variant; service-fill with filter change | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent meeting Mazda specs |
| 2012 | LF-VE, L5-VE, R2AA, SH-VPTS | API SM or higher, SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 (market dependent) | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill with filter change, petrol engines); approx. 5.0 liters for diesel | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ for automatic transmissions |
| 2013 | L5-VE 2.5L I4, RF 2.2L Diesel I4, L8-VE 2.0L I4 | SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic, depending on climate; API SL or higher | Approximately 4.3L service-fill including oil filter (varies by engine) | Mazda genuine ATF or equivalent (check market specifications) |
| 2014 | PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, R2AA, 2.2L R2AA (Skyactiv-D diesel) | High quality 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Mazda’s original oil standards | Approx. 4.4 liters (service fill including filter change) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent (consult market-specific manual) |
| 2016 | PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF, L3-VDT, 2.5 SKYACTIV-G | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Mazda specification | Approximately 4.4 liters service-fill including filter (varies by engine variant) | Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent meeting Mazda specifications |
| 2017 | PY-VPS, PE-VPS, SH-VPTS, RF-VE, LFA7 | API SN or higher, SAE 0W-20 preferred for gasoline engines, consult manual for diesel variants | Approximately 4.7 liters (service fill including oil filter) for SkyActiv-G 2.5L; varies by engine and market, confirm exact capacity per variant | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent for automatic; refer to manual for manual transmission fluid |
| 2018 | PY-VPS, SKYACTIV-G 2.5L, SH-VPTS, SKYACTIV-D 2.2L | API SN or higher, SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended for SKYACTIV-G engines | Approx. 4.8 liters (service fill with filter) for 2.5L petrol; 6.9 liters service fill (including filter) for 2.2L diesel | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent for SKYACTIV-Drive automatic |
| 2019 | PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, Skyactiv-G 2.5L, Skyactiv-D 2.2L | Mazda Genuine 0W-20 or equivalent synthetic motor oil | 4.4 L service-fill with filter change (gasoline 2.5L Skyactiv-G) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent |
| 2020 | SKYACTIV-G 2.0 L - PE, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 L - PY, SKYACTIV-D 2.2 L - SH-VPTS (select markets) | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 depending on market climate, API SN or higher | Approx. 4.5 liters (including oil filter, service-fill) | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ or equivalent |
| 2021 | PY-VPS, SH-VPTS, L8-VE | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic, API SN or higher | Approx. 4.4 L (including filter) for 2.5L SkyActiv-G; service-fill includes filter change | Mazda Genuine ATF FZ (for automatic); specific for manual varies by region |
Technical specifications
- Engines: L3-VE, LF-VE, RF, MZR 2.0, MZR 2.3, MZR 2.3 DISI, LF-DE, MZR-CD, MZR-CD 2.0, MZR-CD 2.2, MZR 2.5L, L5-VE
- Transmissions: 5-speed and 6-speed manual options depending on market, 4-speed and 5-speed automatic options depending on market, Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent, 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual (varies by market and engine), 4-speed automatic (petrol engines, market dependent), Mazda M5 or equivalent ATF for automatic, 5-speed manual (available on most engines except some Mazda6 2.5L variants), 4-speed automatic or 5-speed automatic depending on market and engine
- Tire sizes: 205/55R16, 215/45R18, 215/50R17, 205/60R16, 215/45R17, 225/45R18 depending on trim and market, 205/55 R16, 215/45 R18, 215/60R16, 215/55R17
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: 5W-30 API SL or higher / API SL/SM 5W-30 or 10W-30 gasoline, 5W-30 diesel ACEA C3 / API SL or higher grade 5W-20 or 5W-30 (market-dependent) / SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30, API SL/SM or higher for gasoline; 5W-30 GF-4/CF for diesel
- Transmission fluid: Mazda Genuine ATF or equivalent / Mazda M5 or equivalent ATF for automatic / DEXRON III or equivalent ATF for automatics; specific manual gear oil per market / Mazda M-V or equivalent automatic transmission fluid
- Coolant: Approximately 7.0 liters / Approx. 7.5 L / Approx. 7.3 liters (varies by body style and engine) / Approx. 7 L
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market specifications / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market recommendations
Known problems
- Crankshaft pulley wear on early models
- Premature rear tail light cracking
- Fuel injector issues in some 2.3L engines
- Timing chain tensioner wear leading to rattle
- Suspension component wear in high-mileage examples
- Rear suspension bushings wear early
- Possible thermostat failures in hotter climates
- Timing chain stretch in 2.5L engines over high mileage
- Ignition coil failures
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging in diesel variants
- Timing chain tensioner wear in engines post 150,000 km
- Diesel injector sensitivity in cold climates (diesel variants)