Service Bay
2014 MG6 1.9D
Rob Hawkins follows independent MG specialist Retro Sports Cars servicing the popular MG6 saloon.
THANKS GO TO
Retro Sports Cars Limited 01484 715851 www.retrosportscars.co.uk
Overall difficulty rating
The badge-engineered MG6 is based on the Chinese Roewe 550, reviving what MG became well known for doing to the Metro, Maestro and Montego. Although manufactured in China, the assembly of the MG6 was completed at Longbridge and lasted from 2010 to 2016. One of the most popular engines was the 1849cc twin-cam, common-rail diesel engine (available between 2014 and 2016), which is the one we’re servicing here with independent MG specialist Retro Sports Cars. There was also a 1.8-litre turbocharged petrol, which was dropped in 2015 when the MG6 was facelifted.
Working on the MG6 is relatively straightforward for most of the servicing jobs. The cabin filter is potentially finger-crunching (see step 12) and the fuel filter is hidden by the battery and its tray, so they need to be taken out first. Otherwise, be prepared for some parts to be expensive, should you need them. A new front lower arm, for instance, costs £210 and a genuine radiator is £325.
Equipment required
› jack
› axle stands (or ramp)
› oil tray
› sockets/spanners (10-36mm)
› Torx T40
› screwdrivers
› pry bar
› battery tester
› spray grease › penetrating fluid
› petroleum jelly
› tyre pump/gauge
› torch
› torque wrench
› clean measuring jug
› brake pad thickness gauge
› Vernier calipers
› water pump pliers
UNDERBONNET CHECKS
Prise the cover off the top of the engine, then inspect the fuel hoses and breather pipes for perishing and leaks. The cover needs to be removed to complete several other engine jobs.
TOP TIP
The coolant system holds 7.7 litres of OAT fluid.
Check the level of the translucent coolant reservoir is between the MIN and MAX markers on the side – shine a torch to help check the level. Top-up with whatever coolant has been used before.
Shine a torch on the side of the brake fluid reservoir in the offside corner of the engine bay. The level should be up to the MAX marker on the side of the reservoir. Top-up with DOT 4 fluid, or whatever has been used before.
Lift the blue cap for the screenwash reservoir and top-up with the appropriate solution (not was
