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Dean in Milwaukee · 01-31-2010, 12:13 AM

I'm suprised your not getting better mpg.

I have a manual shift 06 mazda 5 with the non turbo version of the same 2.3 you have, in a even bigger and heavier car. Despite this, my worst tank ever is around 26 and normally I see more like 28 or 29 around town with 30-32 on hwy trips.

All I do to get these numbers on the hwy is use the cruise control and don't speed, and around town I acclerate briskly but short shift, ( as much as I can without lugging the motor) and again no speeding.

I am unsure why you car doesn't do better, it sounds like your doing everything right.

01-31-2010, 12:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dean in Milwaukee EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: milwaukee Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	I'm suprised your not getting better mpg. I have a manual shift 06 mazda 5 with the non turbo version of the same 2.3 you have, in a even bigger and heavier car. Despite this, my worst tank ever is around 26 and normally I see more like 28 or 29 around town with 30-32 on hwy trips. All I do to get these numbers on the hwy is use the cruise control and don't speed, and around town I acclerate briskly but short shift, ( as much as I can without lugging the motor) and again no speeding. I am unsure why you car doesn't do better, it sounds like your doing everything right.