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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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Replying to: roadburner (Mar 06, 2008 7:58 pm)  Hello Roadburner and other Speed3 and Mazda3 owners. I am happy to report that I've just returned from the dealer with my repaired car. To recap, I own a 2007 Mazdaspeed3 in stock condition which began smoking with only 5000 miles and progressively got worse until I took it to the dealer for repairs  6500 miles. The dealer replaced the turbo and all associated parts under warranty. All I can say is " WOW, this car never felt like this before".
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Replying to: comet2003 (Mar 18, 2008 4:51 pm) Glad to hear it. Mine is still good at 13K. |
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Mar 04, 2008 8:30 pm)
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Replying to: nocents (Apr 10, 2008 6:40 am) . Good luck.
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