Great gas mileage vs running hot?
07-21-03, 05:39 AM
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Great gas mileage vs running hot?
I just had my rad and thermostat replaced.
Prior, it was running about 1/4 - 1/3 on the guage with AC on in heavy traffic, idling, etc., and getting really bad (10) mpg.
Now, it's running 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 on the guage but I just filled up and the mpg zoomed to 17+, same diving patterns.
Should I be concerned with the temp?
Thanks guys, ya'll have been lifesavers.
Prior, it was running about 1/4 - 1/3 on the guage with AC on in heavy traffic, idling, etc., and getting really bad (10) mpg.
Now, it's running 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 on the guage but I just filled up and the mpg zoomed to 17+, same diving patterns.
Should I be concerned with the temp?
Thanks guys, ya'll have been lifesavers.
07-21-03, 11:21 AM
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NO, I do not think so. the problem was the the thermostat was probably wide open and the car never warmed up. So the Ecu was still thinking the engine was stil in cold start cycle And running a little rich which would make the gas mileage suck
07-21-03, 11:29 AM
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Re: Great gas mileage vs running hot?
what year of car is this?
if its 86 to 88 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 is way to high.
if its 89 to 91 its about right but still seems a little high.
did a mazda stat get installed of a jobber one?
matt
if its 86 to 88 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 is way to high.
if its 89 to 91 its about right but still seems a little high.
did a mazda stat get installed of a jobber one?
matt
Originally posted by JPA
I just had my rad and thermostat replaced.
Prior, it was running about 1/4 - 1/3 on the guage with AC on in heavy traffic, idling, etc., and getting really bad (10) mpg.
Now, it's running 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 on the guage but I just filled up and the mpg zoomed to 17+, same diving patterns.
Should I be concerned with the temp?
Thanks guys, ya'll have been lifesavers.
I just had my rad and thermostat replaced.
Prior, it was running about 1/4 - 1/3 on the guage with AC on in heavy traffic, idling, etc., and getting really bad (10) mpg.
Now, it's running 1/2 - 2/3, sometimes 3/4 on the guage but I just filled up and the mpg zoomed to 17+, same diving patterns.
Should I be concerned with the temp?
Thanks guys, ya'll have been lifesavers.
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