2011 MAZDA Mazda6 L5-VE/L5-VD (GH)
GH / Sedan / Hatchback / Wagon / Global (notably North America, Europe, Japan, Australia)
L5-VEL5-VDR2AAMZR-CDExact year/trim recordSilver
Engine identity
Oils and fluids
Service and parts data
Common and chronic problems
- Timing chain tensioner issues on early 2.5L engines
- Diesel particulate filter (DPF) clogging in diesel variants under city use
First checks
- Check oil condition and level due to known oil consumption tendencies on some gasoline engines
- Inspect timing chain noise and service history particularly for 2.5L variants
Before replacing parts
- Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
- Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
- Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.
Important notes
- Engine and transmission options vary significantly by market (US, Europe, Japan, Australia).
- SKYACTIV variants were in early rollout phase and mostly from late 2011 or 2012 model years in some markets.