Mazda Miata with poor gas mileage?
I have a 2003 Mazda Miata 5-speed and I seem to get pretty poor gas mileage. I drive about 50/50 highway and city and I average just over 20mpg, whereas most of my friends with miatas get well over 25. That’s 25% more! I can only drive about 200 miles before I have to fill my tank up. The car only has about 51000 miles on it. Anything specific I should look at? A: Ok, you need to one do the full tune up as suggested. I would suggest going with the Platinum Bosch Plugs when you do the tune up. Two you need to monitor your tire pressure on a regular basis and ensure your tires stay inflated to the optimal range. A drop in tire pressure affects the mileage more than you would believe. Three you need to have all the O2 and emissions sensors checked. A bad sensor will cost you on fuel economy. Lastly, you need to monitor your driving style. Find the optimal shifting and acceleration range for your Miata and then stick to it. Even acceleration and shifting will save you more money than you t
