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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 06, 2008 10:47 am) |
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Mar 06, 2008 5:41 pm) I'd suspect ball joints, tie rod ends, control arm bushings, bent strut(s), or strut bearings- in that order. |
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Replying to: comet2003 (Mar 06, 2008 4:09 pm) As you probably know, the problem has been discussed on some of the more technical oriented Mazdaspeed boards since mid December. It's appears to occur with greater frequency on modded cars which have had one or both cats removed. Stock MS3s have been affected as well, but less frequently. I figure that if mine is bad it will likely fail before the powertrain warranty runs out...
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Replying to: mazdalemon (Feb 29, 2008 11:49 am)
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Replying to: gcoluni (Mar 10, 2008 7:37 am) |
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Okay, i got my wheel alignment done & all tires are properly inflated; i'm still experiencing increased fuel consumption. What else could be the cause?
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Mar 10, 2008 2:59 pm) When you say increased fuel consumption what exactly does that mean (i.e. what were you expecting to see and what do you get).
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Replying to: autonomous (Mar 11, 2008 9:00 am) I just noticed that since the incident, my car is eating more gas than normal. I just filled up the other day and didn't drive much afterward and a quarter tank was already gone. Usually it takes more driving for it to go down that much. 
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Replying to: mazdrvr (Mar 11, 2008 2:08 pm) Interesting. Yesterday, I was listening to a mechanic on TV explain how the colder air in winter requires the engine to consume more gas. I believe fuel efficiency should be measured over a long period (e.g. one year) to get a realistic reading. My Protege5 has been averaging 25mpg for several years until one week it plummeted to under 20; it was quickly evident that I had a problem, turned out to be the EGR valve. I agree with you that the next time you have your car serviced that you mention your fuel consumption concerns to your mechanic.
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Replying to: autonomous (Mar 12, 2008 8:26 am) At least i know it's not the weather, where i am, we've been in the 70's & yesterday almost 80. 
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