{"id":8990,"date":"2017-06-11T23:58:08","date_gmt":"2017-06-11T23:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mazdaman.x10host.com\/sm352657\/"},"modified":"2017-06-11T23:58:08","modified_gmt":"2017-06-11T23:58:08","slug":"sm352657","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/sm352657\/","title":{"rendered":"NO.14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"node node SERVICE_MANUALS\">\n    <\/p>\n<div class=\"textleft\">\n<div class=\"attr CONTENT c2\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n          <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"style.css\" media=\"screen\"><a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352656\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352658\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2016 &#8211; MX-5 &#8211; Engine<\/h2>\n<p><a name=\"id0103e6802000\" id=\"id0103e6802000\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>NO.14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/h3>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>POOR FUEL ECONOMY<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p><b>DESCRIPTION<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The fuel consumption is high compared to the customer\u2019s expectations or the previous fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p><b>POSSIBLE CAUSE<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>The perceived poor fuel economy condition has two causes; the vehicle conditions and how the driver uses the vehicle. Especially, it relies heavily on how the driver uses the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Use of inferior fuel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Ethanol blended<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Lower octane<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Engine oil malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Improper engine oil level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine oil contamination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper engine oil viscosity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Improper engine compression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Ignition system malfunction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper engine coolant level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper tire air pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper tires, wheels (large size, irregular size, irregular size)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper wheel alignment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clutch slippage (MT)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper ATF level (AT)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brake dragging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine operation time is longer than traveled distance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle is driven in congested traffic frequently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle left idling for long periods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Amount of fuel injection increases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle is carrying excess items (luggage)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Frequent acceleration\/deceleration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Frequently driving uphill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Travel distances are short (engine does not warm up)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n          <b>Diagnostic Procedure<\/b><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"@colsep\" bordercolor=\"#CCCCCC\" frame=\"box\" rules=\"all\">\n<tbody valign=\"\" cellspacing=\"1\" rowspan=\"\">\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>STEP<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>INSPECTION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>RESULTS<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>ACTION<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n                  <b>VERIFY ALL SYSTEM DTCs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Display the DTCs of all the modules using the M-MDS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>After the vehicle is identified, select the following items from the initialization screen of the M-MDS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Select \u201cSelf Test\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select &#8220;All CMDTCs&#8221;.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Verify the DTC according to the directions on the screen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Are any DTCs present?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Go to the applicable DTC inspection.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n                  <b>VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION SYMPTOM IS CAUSED BY OTHER MALFUNCTION<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>There are few malfunction affecting only the fuel economy, therefore it is necessary to verify that other malfunctions are not appearing as symptoms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Verify the vehicle engine condition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Can malfunction symptoms other than \u201cNO.14 POOR FUEL ECONOMY\u201d be verified?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Go to the applicable symptom troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352646\">SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"2\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n                  <b>INSPECT ENGINE AND VEHICLE CONDITIONS<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Because the vehicle malfunction cannot be verified, it is necessary to inspect the items which may be adversely affecting fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Perform the following inspections:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Use of inferior fuel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine oil level<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352705\">ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine oil contamination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine coolant level<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352710\">ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine compression pressure inspection<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352680\">COMPRESSION INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spark Test<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352668\">ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tire air pressure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Wheel alignment<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM352885\">SUSPENSION TECHNICAL DATA<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Clutch slippage (MT)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Improper ATF level (AT)<\/p>\n<p>(See <a href=\"SM353181\">AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) LEVEL ADJUSTMENT [SJ6A-EL]<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Brake dragging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Is there any malfunction?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Repair or adjust the malfunctioning location and explain the repair contents to the customer based on the inspection result.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>No<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Go to the next step.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr valign=\"\" align=\"\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\">\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n                  <b>VERIFY VEHICLE USE CONDITION<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"c1\">NOTE:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>It is necessary to ask the customer about how they use the vehicle because there is no problem with the inspection items from Step 1 to 3.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Verify how the customer uses the vehicle with regard to the following applicable items, and provide the customer some pertinent advice:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"square\">\n<li>\n<p>Tires, wheels (large size)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Engine operation time is longer than traveled distance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle is driven in congested traffic frequently<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle left idling for long periods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Amount of fuel injection increases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<p>Vehicle is carrying excess items (luggage)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Frequent acceleration\/deceleration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Frequently driving uphill<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Travel distances are short (engine does not warm up)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Driving frequently at high-altitude<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Driving frequently during strong winds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>\n<p>Use of unrecommended engine oil (leads to inappropriate oil viscosity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" align=\"left\" cellspacing=\"\" rowspan=\"\" colspan=\"NaN\">\n<p>Symptom troubleshooting is completed.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>\n          <a class=\"prevPage\" href=\"SM352656\">&lt; Previous<\/a> <a class=\"nextPage\" href=\"SM352658\">Next &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<div align=\"right\">\n            <a href=\"\"#\">Back to Top<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n<div align=\"center\">\n            <em>\u00a9 2014 Mazda North American Operations, U.S.A.<\/em>\n          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POSSIBLE CAUSE NOTE: The perceived poor fuel economy condition has two causes; the vehicle conditions and how the driver uses the vehicle. Especially, it relies heavily on how the driver uses the vehicle. Use of inferior fuel Ethanol blended Lower [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8990","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8990\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hexorcism.com\/16ND\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}