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    Mazda BT-50 2024 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2024 Mazda BT-50? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2024 Mazda BT-50 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2024 Mazda BT-50 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Does fuel consumption on a brand new 2024 Mazda BT-50 improve?
    Answered by David Morley · 4 March 2025

    The fact that the fuel economy average seems to be creeping up can have a lot to do with the fact that you’re becoming more familiar with the vehicle and using more throttle as a result. But remember, too, that until you reset the average on the trip computer, what you’re seeing is the full history of your consumption from when the trip computer was last zeroed, not just the most recent trip you’ve done.

    It's true that engines often start to use a little less fuel as they 'bed in’ after a few thousand kilometres. And for a modern turbo-diesel like yours, I reckon 10,000km or even 15,000km might be the magic number. However, don’t be too disappointed if it doesn’t come down a whole lot. I reckon for that vehicle, driven the way you’ve described, 10 or 11 litres per 100km isn’t a bad average to aim for.

    Other factors play a big part, too. Does the vehicle have a bull-bar or roof racks? Both these add weight and aerodynamic drag respectively, and can easily make the car consume more fuel. A roof rack at 100km/h can be worth an extra litre per 100km.

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    By Samuel Irvine · 23 August 2024
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