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  • Transmission Cooler + ATF Flush (Part 2)

    Transmission Cooler + ATF Flush (Part 2)

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    (this post is part of a series, for part 1 go here. ) Last time, we were working on getting the tranny cooler installed, we were able to choose a place where to put it, next step would be to actually connect it in series with the ATX (Automatic Transmission) and exchange the ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) with…

  • Transmission Cooler + ATF Flush (Part 1)

    Transmission Cooler + ATF Flush (Part 1)

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    (this post is part of a series, for part 2 go here. ) Problem Automatic transmissions are extremely vulnerable to heat. The additional size and number of moving parts creates more heat, which requires additional fluid capacity, and cooling. The Mazda 6 ATX (Automatic Transmission) takes 8.77 qts or 8.3 liters.

  • Brake Mod

    Brake Mod

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    So looking around in the interballs, I came across a forum post detailing a mod that is commonly done to the US version Mazda 6 2000-2007 to make the tail lights turn on when the brakes are applied, as they normally only work when the parking lights are on. I realized then that my car…

  • In-Car Tablet Install (Part 1)

    In-Car Tablet Install (Part 1)

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    Today, the newest cars in the market ship with their own touch screen where you can visualize radio, navigation, etc. At the time, my car didn’t come with any of that. So, I set out in a quest of adding a screen to it, but not just any screen, I wanted a tablet, and the…

  • Cruise Control Mod (Mazda 6 2006)

    Cruise Control Mod (Mazda 6 2006)

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    It appears that cruise control is a standard feature in many cars right off the assembly line. Unfortunately, my car was an exception. Undeterred, I embarked on a quest to install it myself.