Which is fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5?
Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run it on premium unleaded – is there a particular fuel I should look for?
Is the Mazda MX-5 Miata a premium car?
If you look closer, you will notice it say’s “Premium is Recommended”. Not required. Expect performance and fuel economy to dip, but, I don’t think it would be noticeable. Are you sure about that?
What kind of engine does a Mazda Miata have?
The Miata’s engine, a 2-liter four-cylinder, uses variable valve timing to eke out 167 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, but Mazda hasn’t yet adopted direct injection or forced air to give the car a performance edge.
What happens when you fill up a Mazda Miata with regular fuel?
Drivers filling up the Miata with regular unleaded fuel may see some side effects from a small reduction in performance, including a reduced engine output and engine knocking, according to the 2016 Miata owner’s manual.
What kind of Octane does Mazda Mx5 Miata use?
Just purchased an ’07 MX5 and the owner’s manual says that I should use 91 octane or better. Is any one else with the same 2.0 engine using a lesser octane?
Do you need premium fuel for a Mazda Miata?
That being said, premium fuel is not required. Regular unleaded fuel can be used with an octane rating of 87 to 90 (91 to 95 RON). [Read More: See the exciting changes to the Miata for the 2016 model year]
How big of a gas tank does a Mazda MX 5 have?
My 2008 MX-5 has a 12.8 gallon tank. The diference in 89 and 91 octane where I live is ten cents per gallon. So the difference on a fill up is only $1.28 or $2.56 difference from 87 to 91. Performance is worth the small difference. Looking at a Miata as a 25-mile commuter (mix city/highway).
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