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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 7:56 am)
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Replying to: maltb (Jun 01, 2007 10:30 am) 
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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 2:23 pm) I'd check your tire pressure and maybe bump it up to 36psi all the way around if you don't mind a slightly rougher ride. My only other guess is that you drive a bit faster than others. |
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Replying to: maltb (Jun 01, 2007 3:12 pm) |
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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 6:32 pm) Matrix/Vibe: 2700 lbs Mazda5: 3300 lbs Rondo: 3500 lbs Dodge Caravan: 5600 lbs how many miles are you getting on a tank? maybe still breaking in but I'd ask the dealer if it doesn't step it up. I'm usually filling up about 13 gallons when the fuel alert light comes on. I don't think I've ever been below 280 miles on the tripometer in that situation - at 19mpg you would only be like 250. Usually now in the 330 +/- 10mpg range on this bad MN gas - mixed driving and a/c on frequently doesn't seem to impact much.
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Replying to: jeffpurd (Jun 02, 2007 2:56 am) Given that is hilly around here I was expecting a worse number. I can't complain... |
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Replying to: jeffpurd (Jun 02, 2007 2:56 am) |
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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 2:23 pm) PA. Why? Hi daharon. We also live in PA and have owned the MZ5 for almost 2 years. We have filled-up tanks from places ranging from WaWa to Cumberland Farms (87 oct gas). I should say that those are not the best gas stations around  but still we get ~24.5MPG city and ~30-31MPG pure highway. My only suggestion would be to take it to the dealer in the next service appointment or and ask them to check how the computer is handling the gas-air mixing into the engine (or something like that) as 19MPG seems really low 
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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 7:56 am) As far as highway mileage goes, however, I have been VERY pleased with my 5 as it has consistenly achieved a significantly higher fuel economy rating than the EPA suggested. The best fuel economy I got on the highway was 450 miles to the tank with a fill up of 13.5 gallons, which gave me 34.61 mpg! So, that's cool. But the city mileage leaves much to be desired for this four cylinder vehicle. Do you guys think I should have the dealer check it out? I've had my 5 since July '05! |
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Replying to: daharon (Jun 01, 2007 6:32 pm) I think the DOT needs to air certain ads a little more often. Sarcasm aside, the pressure can be low from the start. I have received new vehicles with both too much and too little air. If checking it weekly is not realistic (it's not for me), try to check your tire pressure at least once a month. |
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