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2000 MAZDA MILLENIA
135,000 MILES
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CRUZ35SA
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if the computer shows that the piston #6 needs to be checked... what does that mean?
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do you mean a cylinder #6 misfire? That means the Engine Computer detected a misfire with that cylinder. Common causes are spark plugs, spark plug wires, individual ignition coils (when used), and sometimes an injector problem.
Aug 15, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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