I have basically been getting bad gas mileage since I bought my Miata almost a year ago. I wasn’t expecting to be driving a hybrid, but 18 mpg just seemed a bit too low for a 1.8l, even if it is a “little” sporty. I set about trying to make it run better and more [...]
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JDM Engines: Changing Engine Mounts Can Improve Gas Mileage
Posted: 29th June 2011 by Nick in Car maintenance, JDM EnginesTags: improve mpg, JDM Engines, miata, miata engine mounts, roadster
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Cleaning the Rain Drains and adjusting Vent Temperature on a JDM Miata MX-5
Posted: 19th May 2011 by Nick in Car maintenance, JDM Engines, Mazda Miata, Mazda RoadsterTags: adjusting heater cable, car maintenance, cleaning drain holes, cleaning drains, JDM Engines, mazda, miata, roadster
Cleaning the drains Living in a sub-tropical environment, we get a lot of rain. Without the proper maintenance that rain will get inside the Miata’s convertible top. As I recently found out during one of our latest downpours. These instructions are for a 99 JDM Miata Mx-5 NB, but should work on other models too. [...]
My New Roadster (JDM Mazda Miata)
Posted: 24th August 2010 by Nick in JDM Engines, Mazda Miata, Mazda RoadsterTags: evolution orange, JDM Engines, JDM miata, jdm parts, jdm performance, mazda miata, miata, miata roadster, roadster
I have been living in Japan now for a few years. The few I lived in Tokyo, I didn’t have a car. I know, Tokyo Drift shows Tokyo as this cool, fun place to drive. Well, their portrayal of Tokyo was about as accurate as someone who has never even heard of the place. In [...]