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Old 04-20-2015, 07:40 PM   #14 (permalink)
Ecky
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ND Miata - '15 Mazda MX-5 Special Package
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Which chart, the one in my signature with my MPG stats?

I personally wash my engine bay now and then. If you're going to do it, it's probably a good idea to put a plastic bag over your alternator and air intake, but so long as you don't take a very high power pressure washer to it, washing should be alright.

I can think of a few other possibilities on why Teal might not have as much power. Dirty injectors, clogged EGR or PCV valve, not sure D series engines had EGR valves? Possibly some crud buildup in the intake manifold. Does it burn any oil?
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