Gas milage decrease and touch up paint
 

Hey there everyone! Been a while since I have posted but I have been really busy with school. I used to get about 280 miles on a tank of gas and now i am only getting about 240. Anyone have any ideas why this has happened? I don't think I have changed my driving style. Also anyone know where I can find touchup paint for the Mazda3 online?

RE: Gas milage decrease and touch up paint
 

That gas mileage drop is not severe, so my guess without any other facts to go on would be it is something minor. If you are constantly using your front defrost, that turns the AC compressor on, that would hit your gas mileage. Maybe you just need a tune up, could be your air filter is clogged, or some basic engine setting has fallen out of its proper range. Check the pressure levels in your tires, and the oil level in your crankcase.

Touch up paint, I would say buy it froma dealership, the price cannot be that bad, andI personally would place value onhaving confidence that you'll have agood color match.

RE: Gas milage decrease and touch up paint
 

That's very little for a full tank of gas, i get 340 on a full tank of gas. 2.3L Hatch 06

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I usually hit around 240-280 with moderate accleration shifting around 3500-4000 and easy stops

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I'm usually due for 11 gals around 300 miles. I usually accelerate hard wherever possible, downshift before stopping and generally drive very "spiritedly."
'04 2.3L, 5-Speed HB.
240 sounds awfully low to me too... unless your running the A/C 24/7 and your idea of a fillup is 6-7 gals.