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57 messages, Last post on Nov 21, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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Replying to: iamz (Nov 19, 2007 7:12 am) Agreed. In Consumer Reports testing they found the overall mileage to be 25 mpg; exactly what you are receiving. |
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With the 1.6L engine and an AT, I am able to consistently hit mid to high 40 mpg (personal record is 48mpg) when traveling between 45-50mph consistently. Mostly local driving with some stop-and-go and idling, and a light foot, I average 27mpg. If I let my lead foot get the better of me, this will drop to 24mpg. On the highway, traveling mostly 65mph (on long trips), I get around 34mpg. Upping the average speed to 70mph, I get only 32mpg. At an average speed of around 75mph, my fuel efficiency drops to 29mpg. I avoid going faster than that to avoid 1) getting busted for speeding and 2) I can't tolerate worse fuel economy. 
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Replying to: jjbroc (Nov 18, 2007 7:51 am) I own a 2002 Protege5; 5-speed manual. When I bought it almost 2 years ago, I was getting about 27-28 mpg hwy and 23 mpg city. On the highway I drive 75-80mph just like you. I had a normal paper air filter....it was new. I have since replaced the air filter with a K&N drop-in air filter. No difference in performance, but I now get between 25 and 27 mpg city and about 32 mpg hwy! Huge difference! Get a K&N filter immediately. As for the rpm, the automatic is geared taller than the manual. With the manual, in 5th gear, 60 mph is just under 3000 rpm, 70 mph about 3400 rpm and 80 mph at about 3800 rpm. Fortunately, the engine is not loud so it's okay on smooth roads....on rougher roads the wand/road noise is quite loud. |
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Replying to: jjbroc (Nov 18, 2007 7:51 am)  My mechanic is scratching his head. I'm about to giv it up and trade it in on a newer Mazda 3. 
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Replying to: KarenS (Jun 02, 2005 10:26 am) Last gas was Sunoco 86 and I got 23 mpg. Worst yet. On highway 1200 mile trip to Vermont from Ohio, I've gotten 35 mpg. I consistently get 32 mpg highway and 25-26 mpg city. The latest is something new. I'm changing the plugs, but it may be the Sunoco 86. Most times I use 87 octane (always whatever is the lower rated fuel available at the station). I think it is well worth experimenting with fuel brands. I've experimented with other vehicles and never could make the dollars and cents work out running high test and getting 1 to 3 mpg improvement on a trip. When I had a Honda 50 mini motorcycle in college, I tested Shell, Amoco (white hightest), Mobil, and could get 2 miles per hour top end improvement with the good fuels (top end speed was 45-50 mph). I think the same opportunity lies with brand research if you commute. Gas up Monday with Brand A. Fill up on Monday with Brand B. Keep a book for 6 gas brands for six weeks, and then be loyal. Calculate your cost, dollars per mile if your gas prices vary, and you get a real measure of which gas gives you the most miles for a buck. ZoomOH
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Replying to: zoom_oh_2002p5 (May 25, 2008 6:22 pm) Hmmm, this seems like an elaborate test that may or may not prove much. I would expect that most national brands do not vary much in price or quality. |
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Replying to: iamz (Nov 19, 2007 7:12 am)  3100 RPM (I don't look at the speedo unless there is a cop around) and am getting 28 to 31 depending on the temperature and traffic conditions,and , run my A/C when the sun is up.Tires have a lot to do with your mileage too(195x50-16 Federal 545's came on mine) The oil is changed every 3 to 5K with straight 40w and I upped my mileage from 25mpg avg by adding a K&N drop in . You may consider buying a K&N ...*30 bucks......U notice immediately better performance and fuel consumption.
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Replying to: bocaratp5 (Aug 21, 2008 4:45 am) |
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Replying to: iamz (Aug 21, 2008 6:08 am)
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Replying to: bocaratp5 (Aug 21, 2008 7:17 am) Sure I remember the oil filter. But it takes awhile for those contaminants to get there giving those particulates plenty of time to do there damage. Don't forget that all that crud will also do a number on your oxygen sensors. BTW, I got 35 to 37 mpg out of my automatic 2002 P5 (128,000 miles on her now)on my last trip.  
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