Gas Mileage

AIM WO4 · Postby **AIM WO4** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:14

I swapped out my wheels last weekend, but wasn't able to add air due to a sleeping baby above the garage. Wow! I sure took a hit on gas mileage! I upped the pressure from 30 to 42 yesterday.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:14

Ouch!

dommo_g · Postby **dommo_g** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:14

Is your 5 an automatic?

AIM WO4 · Postby **AIM WO4** » Fri May 09, 2008 9:14

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It's a manual. I just can't believe the drop due to tire pressure. I did get 180+ miles before hitting the 1/2 tank mark.

dommo_g · Postby **dommo_g** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:14

Seems like a big difference just based on pressure.

On another note, I've been looking for another 5, a used one, and it's almost impossible to find one in a 5 speed.

But I guess if I'm gonna do a MS3 swap, doesn't really matter.

AIM WO4 · Postby **AIM WO4** » Sat May 10, 2008 9:14

No kidding.. I waited 4 months for mine.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:14

What the heck was your hit on gas mileage anyway? All I see is that you bumped the air pressure by 12 lbs.

AIM WO4 · Postby **AIM WO4** » Sun May 11, 2008 9:14

I usually hit about 100 miles at about 3/4 of a tank... I was at about 85 miles without the air. It's not huge... but I have been coasting on the downhill to work to make up for it. LOL

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