Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D Engine Replacement Compare Prices & Get Quotes

A used Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D engine (S8/S8-DPTA) costs £400-£1,200 supply-only, while a reconditioned unit is £1,200-£2,200 and a full rebuilt engine £2,000-£3,800 [ESTIMATED]. Fitted costs add £520-£650 labour at a specialist. Compare quotes through EnginesMarket to find the best deal for your exact year and mileage.

• Used: £400-£1,200 supply-only
• Reconditioned: £1,200-£2,200 supply-only
• Rebuilt: £2,000-£3,800 supply-only

Symptoms include the "Low Oil Pressure" warning on the dashboard, error code P06DE, poor acceleration, limp mode, and rising oil level on the dipstick . Continuing to drive with this fault can lead to complete engine seizure due to oil starvation caused by blocked oil pickup strainers. If you notice these symptoms, have a specialist inspect the injector seals immediately. A Mazda recall (2013-2018) addressed injector seal torque issues but many vehicles remain affected .

• "Low Oil Pressure" warning light
• Error code P06DE
• Rising oil level (fuel contamination)
• Poor acceleration or limp mode

A full rebuilt S8 engine costs around £2,000-£3,800 supply-only [ESTIMATED]. For a 2016-2018 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D worth £7,000-£14,000, replacement is typically financially sensible - especially with a 12-month warranty. However, if injector seal failure is caught early, a repair kit and oil pickup clean can be far cheaper. Some owners have had engines replaced under Mazda Australia warranty even on out-of-warranty vehicles with full service history .

• 2016-2018 values £7,000-£14,000: replacement viable
• Catch injector seal issues early for cheaper repair
• Mazda warranty replacements are possible with full service history

A specialist workshop typically completes a full S8 engine swap in 10-14 hours. With parts sourcing and delivery factored in, allow 2-4 days from quote to car back on the road. Supply & fit options through EnginesMarket streamline the process by pairing you with a specialist who has the engine in stock.

• 10-14 hours specialist labour
• 2-4 days typical turnaround
• Supply & fit options available

The 2.2 Skyactiv-D produces 150-184hp and 380-450Nm, while the 2.0 petrol produces 160-165hp and the 2.5 petrol 194hp. The diesel is significantly more economical (4.5-5.6 L/100km vs 6.0-7.2 L/100km for petrol) but has known failure issues including injector seal leaks, DPF problems and turbo failure . Petrol engines are considered far more reliable with fewer standard issues - the Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D has been described by some owners as "the worst engine Mazda has ever designed" .

• 2.2 Diesel: 150-184hp, 380-450Nm, 4.5-5.6 L/100km
• 2.0 Petrol: 160-165hp, 6.0-7.2 L/100km
• 2.5 Petrol: 194hp, 6.4-7.2 L/100km

The Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv-D uses a timing chain, not a belt . This is confirmed by Mazda's workshop manuals and parts catalogues - the chain is described as maintenance-free under normal operation . The chain does not have a routine replacement interval, but can stretch on higher-mileage examples - particularly if oil changes are neglected or fuel contamination occurs . Rattle on cold start or fault codes for cam/crank correlation are early warning signs.

• Timing chain, not belt
• No routine replacement interval
• Regular oil changes essential for chain life

The 2.2 Skyactiv-D was fitted with several engine codes across Mazda 6 generations: S8 (150hp, GJ generation), S8-DPTA (175hp, GJ generation), SHY1 (GJ/GL generation) and SHY2 . Always verify your engine code on the engine block or V5C before ordering - GJ and GL generation components may not be directly interchangeable without adaptation. The Mazda 6 (GJ, GL) 2.2 D chassis codes include GJ2FP, GJ1021, GJ1022, GL1021 .

• S8: GJ generation, 150hp
• S8-DPTA: GJ generation, 175hp
• SHY1: GJ/GL generation
• SHY2: GL generation