What type of gas does a mazda 3 take

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Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 10, 2006

I just bought my mazda 3, and I love it. What type of gas dose everyone put into their 3. I have been putting in the regular and I am seeing about 250-275 miles per tank. Would I see an increase in performance or mpg of I use a higher grade gas?

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Would I see an increase in performance or mpg of I use a higher grade gas?
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In a word, No. There are a million threads here about octane and gas mileage.

What type of gas does a mazda 3 take

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Joined Nov 3, 2005

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[quote author=evilleet link=topic=64388.msg1104492#msg1104492 date=1165777486]
I just bought my mazda 3, and I love it. What type of gas dose everyone put into their 3. I have been putting in the regular and I am seeing about 250-275 miles per tank. Would I see an increase in performance or mpg of I use a higher grade gas?
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87 octane is all you need. Just make sure that you run a "Top-Tier" gas from either Chevron, Texaco or Shell. They out perform standard gas in terms of deposit control.

http://www.toptiergas.com/

Darryl

Joined Mar 8, 2006

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for extra power you can add some liquid schwartz to it.

What type of gas does a mazda 3 take

Joined Mar 13, 2005

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87, although you must do a lot of city driving. I get about 300-330 mpt on 50/50

Joined Jan 9, 2006

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Now that the question is answered, this thread needs to be closed before it becomes another 'who gets the best gas mileage.' I think it's safe to say we've got enough of those as it is.

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Dec 10, 2020

What type of gas does a mazda 3 take

Our Mazda service team is dedicated to repairing, maintaining, and dispersing helpful information to all of our customers. One of the most common questions we get in our service center is, “What type of fuel should I use for my Mazda vehicle?”

For that, we have a more detailed explanation, but we recommend checking your manual first and foremost. If you’re still confused, visit our service center at Peruzzi Mazda to learn which fuel type is best for your vehicle. 

Different Fuel Types

Regular, unleaded fuel is labeled as 87 octane gasoline. This is suitable for most non-performance, everyday commuter vehicles, especially in low or moderate altitudes where quick combustion is a good thing.

However, if your vehicle requires higher compression and heat endurance and you need slower combusting fuel, higher octane fuel labeled 90 or above is preferable. These higher octane fuels can cost more at the gas station, but they also perform better with different additives than regular unleaded.

Other fuel types include diesel and ethanol, but those are only limited to specific vehicles and are not intended for most models.   

Which Fuel Should You Use?

Most Mazda cars do not require premium fuel, but in many cases, you will get optimum performance only with a higher octane fuel (generally 91 octane). Specific recommendations will be listed in the owner’s manual for your vehicle, so it’s always best to check there first for recommended or unrecommended fuel types.  

Here at Peruzzi Mazda, we will happily tell you more about fuel best practices and how to get the best performance out of your Mazda vehicle. Come see us soon this holiday season, and stay safe out there!  

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What fuel is best for Mazda 3?

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