Oh gotcha. 66L seems high, I know when I bought my car the dealer put in 60L to top it right up. My thought is they do that so when they're trying to sell you a car, it'll go say 1000km on 55L, but I have yet to get that and I probably get te best mileage on the forum lol
I am going to try and fill the car up to the max and shoot for 1000km but I am doubtful of that
Skyactiv Powa
Corksport | Nextmod | Garage16 | Work | Razo | Tein | Audio Heaven | Broadway | Eurolight | Sony | Kicker | Alpine |
"everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always"
Well, explains how I get over 60L in my own car..
The MS3 & GT's have 60L tanks, Skyactiv's are 55L.
For a Skyactiv to fill in at 66L is huge.. the car must be really empty.
I have got over 60L in these cars many times..
From the South- Windsor
Windsor Mazda Service Advisor
2007 Mazdaspeed3-SOLD
2012 MS3 CWP- SOLD but not forgotten
2016 SWP Mazda6 GT 6-MT- DAILY
Yup, quick math:
12 squares = 55L
55/12 = 4.5L/square
This was the first thing I figured out when I got the car, and confirmed at the gas station, by getting to 3 squares and filling up ~40L
Right now I get around ~600km/tank (90% city) and my car is due for its first service in July. Will report if I see any change!
I did the same thing too, but you guys gotta get an ultraguage. Honestly the best mod I've bought for the car. I've noticed my gas mileage goes up after an oil change, so you should too. Also around 50k get your intake/fuel system cleaned. Just got that done and it's ah-mazing
The Skyactiv officially has a 55L tank including 5L in reserve. Overflow has it around 10 L making it around 65L give or take. People say that you shoudn't be filling the tank that much to the brim. Frankly, I don't care because of my commutes, I need every ounce of gas I can muster.
As for fuel economy numbers in general, it would seem that I am having slightly better fuel economy with my vehicle compared to my old 2006 Chevy Cobalt, with 8.0L/100km compared to 9.0L/100km. Then again, I drive like a maniac (when this car is so much more fun to drive compared to the Cobalt....) I could get it down to 7 if I was good with the throttle but I just don't see that happening...
What kind of oil do you skyactiv guys/gals use? Is there a better brand than the bulk crap the dealer uses? When would you recommend I do my first oil change on my brand new 2013 Mazda 3 Sport GS-L
I just picked up my brand new 2013 Mazda3 Sport GS-L last week. Does the suspension settle and lower a bit over time. I am sitting really high compared to other mazda3 sports on stock 16inch alloy wheels.
The suspension should already be settled. How many kms have you put on it so far? The springs will take a long time to sag, if your that concerned maybe buy some Eibachs.
Refer to your Maintenance Schedule and you will find that most of which they try to sell you, you do actually need according to Mazda. Also just about anything suspension, engine, fluids have a scheduled interval for replacement. Theres always someone who can do it cheaper. If you want it done cheaper, shouldn't have gone to the dealer in the first place.
Also Technicians, not Mechanics. Techncians diagnose, and understand why the part failed. A Mechanic is just a glorified parts changer.
One last thing. If your not using the recommended oil or better, according to Mazda your not going to get the advertised fuel economy. Mazda uses Petro Canada 0w20, honestly its okay. Its actually meets minimum standards. I would upgrade to a better synthetic. Mazda now carries Castrol Edge Professional (not sold retail), its reasonably priced. According to Castrol it outperforms Mobil 1, but they also didn't compare it to Royal Purple, Amsoil or Redline.
ive had my 2013 GS-SKY for about 3.5 months now im at 2,900km on the odom. i drive a lot of city(almost all city to be honest, work is really close to me) and im averaging about 400km a tank, in almost all city driving how normal is that ? are you city drivers doing any better ?
that seems normal for highway, don't know how that possible in city unless your driving like a turtle lol. the first 3 squares account for more liters then the others do because of the way the tank is shaped. And i have no idea to be honest. some times i do no highway driving on a tank. but when i do go highway i do ok.
shit, i failed to mention i dont drive the car all the way to the point the warning comes on, but still close. i suppose taking that into consideration im right on point woot
To chime in. On my 2012 Sky (17000km) Never get lower then 550 on a tank, avg about 600-625, and highway over 700. My commute takes me across the city on the 401 so my avg might be a little higher as it's a 70% highway commute.