400,000 Miles On My 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring! What Went Wrong?

[@charlesbartholomew2910]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the Mazda 6. I have a 2020 CX-5 Signature model and it is a blast to drive. Hope that I get as many miles out of mine as you have!

[@COMMANDERFOX31]

They discontinued this reliable Japanese-built sedan in favor of overcomplicated powertrains and SUVs. Look at Mazda's website today, 9 SUVs (10 in Australia), all look exactly the same. I hope they bring back the Mazda6, it is one of their nicest cars.

[@OmarZ77]

It’s still on sale as a 2025 model in Australia and Saudi Arabia. It starts at freaking $19,990 in Saudi Arabia, an insane deal. They need to bring it back to other markets.

[@Shadow-to6vd]

i like mazda 6 idk why the stopped making them

[@Quadirmiller]

You have gave me the information and knowledge that I needed. I am getting rid of my SUV for this. I have been watching your videos and I really want a 6. I will get mine next year. The prices are really good 💯. Thanks brother.

[@TheEpling]

That’s great to hear! I’m glad these videos have been helpful. I hope you have the same experience I’ve had. Thanks for watching!

[@travisadams8892]

Good video. I’m considering getting one of these for my 18 yr old son for college (~2018 madza6). My 2007 Accord 2.4L auto has 335k on it. I’ve owned it since new. Original trans fluid, only replaced spark plugs twice, I think I’ve only replaced the rotors once. Original radiator and hoses. Original fuel pump. I did replace AC compressor somewhere around 200k, and the power steering pump at some point. Shocks have been replaced once, as has the starter. Otherwise just routine oil changes every 7k or so and the typical air filters and batteries. It does have a J VIN, so it’s made in Japan. I think that makes a difference, as the ones made in the states needed a bit more attention from what i have heard. Right now she burns oil pretty rapidly, started around the 330k mark. I’m about to start a year’s worth of Valvoline Restore and Protect to see if that will help reduce consumption. Hoping to get another couple years at least with no major issues. Easily the best car I’ve owned. I don’t see how the overall cost of ownership could have been any lower.

[@kchan333]

Other than oil changes, doesn't believe in routine maintenance and inspection. Totally misdiagnosed AC issues.. Lucky you got so far...

[@OmarZ77]

Routine maintenance is literally mostly just oil and air filter changes. It’s not that deep. The maintenance schedule is clear.

[@liorlevi3991]

This is the video I've been waiting for, I understand that now that I'm at 108k miles I'm in good shape and I can be calm. Regarding the transmission, under the airbox you have a white oil dipstick that is closed with a 10 mm screw. It can be easily removed. Interesting video as always. Thank you and 👍

[@TheEpling]

So you made it to the end of the video! That’s awesome. Thank you! I’ll take a look at that. Thanks for watching and for your continued support.

[@jaysoncordrey4272]

Wow! Congrats on the mileage. I own a 2016 Mazda cx-5 with 141000, and had no real issues. Had to have the lower control arms and outer tie rods replaced. On my third set of spark plugs, and have already done one cooling system drain and fill, and one drain and fill on the transmission. Other minor repair was the neutral park switch went out, and the rear calibers/brakes had to be replaced. Had the belt replace with the tensor once, and the rear door windows, there is a card in inside that broke. Otherwise very few repairs almost all of the work I would consider basic maintenance. On my third set of tires. and average about 14 thousand miles a year. Knock on wood, no air conditioning issues. But I do see notice the trans to be late in shifting down on hills. I have figured out how to get to shift down to prevent that, but I usually switch over to manual shift mode to avoid the stress on the transmission. As for rotors I usually replace the rotor after they have had their first resurface on them. Just due to the fact that they tend to warp. Which has saved me a lot of brakes issues. On my second set of pads, and on my third set for the rear. Ride is still good, and I don't have heated seats. When I got this car it had 42700 miles pretty well maintained and the car still looks good outside and inside. Thank you for the great video it just confirms how how the 2016 model year is for Mazda.

[@YODA0786]

Subscribed, looking forward to many more updates of your car. Currently have a 2015 Mazda3 GT with 140K miles on it and it’s been fantastic cost wise. I’m glad to see that the transmission holds up well on these after 400K miles without any service. There’s always a lot of discussion on forums regarding Mazdas lifetime transmission fluid claims and this video certainly reinforces that it is indeed true that you don’t need to change fluid on these transmissions. Even my car, which sees mostly automatic mode driving has zero issues with shifting and has had zero service done with it.

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun #1 🏆

[@kevinrochester5971]

Transmission has a dipstick under the engine air filter assembly. Two 10mm bolts, a band clamp, and the MAF plug and you can pull the assembly out. One more 10mm bolt in the dipstick and you can look at your transmission fluid level and color. I know you have been incredibly fortunate, but I would seriously recommend a drain and fill of the transmission. That hard shifting you describe when in auto mode will surely improve if not disappear.

[@williamconrad1087]

No, at this mileage, do not mess with your transmission. This is from the Car Care Nut a Toyota mechanic. If you do you will have problems.

[@rken3116]

Mazda's are awesome, had a 2014 Mazda 3 the best car I ever owned.

[@Krezo200]

Interesting, i love reliable cars

[@mr2cqql]

I hear you, my 2011 sienna v6 has over 480000 miles with the same original transmission fluid from the factory and never ever touch the spark plugs and still running perfectly.

[@abo0deMineCraft]

The serpentine & AC Belts should be replaced every 100k miles as a maintenance but the problem with Mazda is the tensioner & engine water pump seems to fail within 150k miles, Every 100k miles I have to replace the belts & tensioner & engine water pump on my Mazda 6 2017 they known to fail sooner or later so just replace them with the belt. I am shocked how the Spark plugs lasts 285k miles :) maybe the car runs fine but uses much more gas than it should but 285k miles that's a lot. I believe you had to replace the oil pan because you didn't regularly replace the oil pan's plug/drainer & gasket every 10k. The high/low fuel pressure pump failure it's known to fail on Mazda 6 but I don't believe it's an issue with the fuel pump itself I think if the user changed the fuel filter regularly every 70k it wouldn't fail. The suspension parts is a bit expensive but if you replace it it would last very long. If you considered changing the transmission fluid please also change the transmission cooler it always fails after 200k and mix the engine cooler with the transmission fluid. I am curios to know what oil viscosity you use. Huge thanks for the video :)

[@TheEpling]

Thanks for the comment! I didn’t notice a difference in gas mileage after I changed the spark plugs but it’s likely there was some difference. I’m guessing that’s true about the oil pan plug. I doubt it was changed. Likely true on the fuel pump as well. I don’t have record of it being done unless it was part of the Emission System Flush. The oil I use is Castrol Edge 5W30. Full Synthetic.

[@know916bound]

That seems a bit much. I know a few people with different years of skyactiv mazdas well over 200k on the original water pump. It sounds like you never ever did a coolant flush.

[@know916bound]

Qnd with the mileage you should add a couple bottles of rislone exhaust system cleaner or Cataclean especially if you drive slow. This will clean the carbon off fuel/air ratio sensors which dictate fuel economy and get dirty with age equalling inaccurate readings causing extra fuel consumption.

[@know916bound]

And fuel pumps WILL fail if you constantly run it to Empty. I see this stuff all the time from different brand car owners as a mechanic.

[@TheEpling]

⁠@@know916boundI think that’s correct. I don’t have any record of a coolant flush and I don’t recall doing one.

[@carlosbonilla1637]

This is crazy.. I still don’t get why people don’t do any preventative maintenance and rather wait until something breaks.. proud to have never changed the transmission oil? Seriously?

[@cantwealljustgetalong2]

i know, strange bird. thats beyond being cheap

[@MrUGA2010]

Highway miles apparently; I have old 2008 Mazda6i and it’s on 260k miles Mazda makes great vehicles btw

[@VictorMartinez-g1o]

Super underrated car, the 2.3 with a 5speed👌🏾

[@jaysoncordrey4272]

I forgot include one engine mount on the passanger side. Which I consider to be a repair. The pillow was beginning to crack and leak.

[@mattw3296]

That is impressive.

[@neilquinn]

How are you getting like 100,000+ miles out of brakes and rotors? I guess when it's all highway miles they are barely used

[@gio957]

My 2017 3 has 185k. Original engine, transmission never serviced. Only issue i had were control arm and engine mount.

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

Congrats on not maintaining your gearbox. 😂 🤦🏻‍♂️ It’s a throw away item after you’re done with it. 😤

[@thomasrhinehart6084]

My son has an 09 mazda3 base with 376k we paid 3k for it 5 years ago, in those 5 years we have probably put 2k worth of work into the the car it has been excellent, I assume it will go for another 100k

[@gsprings43]

What in the world do you do to have so many miles on that car

[@blastoi5e]

this dude be drivin

[@bernardosellers369]

Simply amazing… just do the maintenance.. your car will last

[@woohoosocal3489]

The dealership will do drain and fill or Flush for the transmission depending on mileage.

[@TheEpling]

👍🏼

[@jkarra2334]

Flushing old Gearbox IS a big no-no, all the sludge come loose, you won't be able to get all out unless you do 2-3 total flushes with gearbox oil change machine...much better to just change oil. Thats unless you actually have changed olis regurarly, then you can flush it with gearbox flush additives.

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

@@jkarra2334- there’s no sludge inside automatic transmissions. 🤦🏻‍♂️ Have you ever even SEEN a transmission oil pan removal and noticed how CLEAN the internals are, even with DARK, Burnt, Nasty old oil coming out of it???? There’s nothing producing carbon inside a transmission.

[@candacemauldin9144]

What brand of tires do you use. My 2016 is at 72,000 miles and I just replaced the brakes but need new tires

[@gertstolk]

Cost per mile is excellent 👏👍

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Pretty amazing.

[@GXKid06]

What do you do for work to drive this much?

[@williamconrad1087]

I want your job, I love to drive.

[@genzigzag]

If you had the interior professionally detailed and the exterior cleaned up, you could drive it another 200,000 miles!

[@GXKid06]

Ive always argued that a new car with high miles will be a better buy than a old car with low miles. I have a video where I compare 2 2006 lexus gx470s i owned. One had 180k one had 110k and the higher milage one was much nicer cause it was well maintained and garage kept where the low mileage one had no service history and kept outside.

[@ThePandaSmuggler]

When I've spoken to mechanics, typically you either drain the transmission fluid every 60k miles or you don't at all. With your transmission having so many miles without a drain and fill, you're probably better off not risking it and leaving it be. Granted, if you ever get your transmission rebuilt/replaced then I would recommend replacing the fluid every 60k miles.

[@RahShanProductionsMTU]

It looks good

[@CRAPO2011]

Original transmission, gotta be highway miles mostly ran on overdrive at 1500rpm.

[@tonydasilva9972]

Ever hear of preventative maintenance?. Never doing a cerpentine belt until it blows?, plugs at 285🤣. Buddy, you just got lucky lol.

[@I_know_what_im_talking_about]

Right? But his driving style is the definition of “easy on the vehicle” Plus it’s a solid model of a car on top as a cherry. Any other turd would have broken down dozens more times for all we know. It’s a lottery with vehicles. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mdd47]

No, he got a Mazda. These things are indestructible. Even back in the 90s, the body would rust before you ever started having engine problems. I drove a B2200 for 288,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance

[@know916bound]

Honestly plugs on these easily last 150k. Quality burn and quality NGK laser iridium's out the factory so he's lucky it's a mazda, I'm a mechanic and these are pretty great vehicles. Serpentine belt is definitely a face slapper.

[@dominicancheif117]

He said he got an “emissions system flush”! lol what even is that!

[@zeroyon4562]

​@mdd47 They're indestructible, unless they're the diesel version of this car. He would have gone through 8 engines in 400k miles, and that's no exaggeration. They're really common here, but you can't even trade a diesel Mazda in to some car dealerships, they won't touch them.

[@FengLuo-j1x]

Mazda ❤🎉

[@zxcvxcvify]

I wanna know who’s your mechanic. Give me his phone number, those numbers seem too low

[@Brandon-z7x]

These sound like dealer prices...hope you bring lube with you, because you're getting screwed on these prices!

[@mallen4000]

You can improve the performance of the car by using high octane gas .I use 93 octan , and none ethanal 90 octane . Whenever i can get it on my 2015 mazda6 .

[@prabhsingh3689]

Now it's time to do transmission service 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Dont do joke i am not asshole And i am Eminem 😅