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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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| Hey guys...I have a 2008 Mazda 3 with about 6000 miles on it. I had the tire pressure light come on about two months ago. I filled the low tire up and it went off. Three weeks later it came on again. Same story. Three weeks later it did it again. After monitoring it for the last couple times it has done this, I've noticed that it loses about 5 psi a week in that front passenger side tire. There is no damage to the tire and no nail or anything stuck in the tire as far as I can tell. The leak just seems so slow for it to be any serious damage. Maybe it's a valve stem problem. I'm guessing the best thing is just to take it in? Is this completely uncommon? | |
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Replying to: jdh008 (Apr 13, 2008 4:42 pm) A tire on my Wrangler lost air at an even lower rate and it was a nail. As for the valve stem, try brushing some soapy water on the stem and see if it bubbles.You can buy an inexpensive valve stem core removal tool as well as replacement cores if that is the problem.
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