Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts. Correct, the DPF is covered under the emissions warranty for a period of 5 years or 100K (which ever comes first) Reply Like. # 5. 10-28-2008, 06:08 PM. THEMUDTANK. Oil dilution occurs due to failed DPF regeneration - either caused by DPF failure (they have a limited lifespan), or driving conditions unsuitable for effective DPF regen. It's a well known issue with Mazda Skyactiv-D engines, just Google "mazda diesel oil dilution" and you'll find many people in the same boat as you are. I am thinking of purchasing a five year old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I've identified a few for £7000 that have around 70,000 miles on the clock. Would you count these cars as good buys? I'm a little bit confused to if this model suffers from the dreaded PDF issues. Does it? - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit Asked on 30 August 2016 by David Holmes. Answered by Honest John. (a) Yes. (b) These problems seem to come from drivers shutting off the engines while the DPF is actively regenerating. But it is crucial to keep an eye on the oil level. if it rises, fuel is getting into the sump and the engine oil needs to be changed promptly. To diagnose bad fuel injectors in your Mazda CX-3, start by performing a fuel pressure test. This test helps you determine if the issue is related to fuel injectors, a fuel pump, or a fuel filter. Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the rail and check the pressure. If the pressure is within the specified range, you can rule out the fuel pump and 13ouC7. We are having problems with a Mazda 6 diesel 2006. DPF light came on twice and the car was taken to a Mazda dealer, both times nothing wrong, they just reset the codes. The third time we were informed that the repair bill would be £7000. Mazda have found a loophole in the warranty and are refusing to do anything. #1 · Apr 17, 2015 So I just purchased a 2006 Mazda 6 Sakata 2.0 Turbo Diesel. Within the first week of driving the DPF light started flashing on the dash. This caused a huge loss in power, especially when climbing hills (So much that I can't even overtake a bus) however the vehicle still appears to run fine.. Asked on 30 August 2016 by David Holmes. Answered by Honest John. (a) Yes. (b) These problems seem to come from drivers shutting off the engines while the DPF is actively regenerating. But it is crucial to keep an eye on the oil level. if it rises, fuel is getting into the sump and the engine oil needs to be changed promptly.

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