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StratoMX5, Thanks very much for the info. Thanks for the welcome to the Miata family. I've had Mitsu's, Toyotas, Hondas, and still own a Subaru Forester. This is my first Mazda. PM

Miata owners, I have just purchased a 2004 classic red/black manual top cloth Mazda Miata LS and was wondering how people in this forum are choosing to wash their Miatas. The owner's manual says to stay away from high speed car washes, but my salesman said that most of the automatic car...

Mikeyb, Thanks for the reply. It seems that this forum leans toward using the premium fuel for this car, but it sounds like 87 has been working out okay with you. I also had an Eclipse Spyder (2001) which required premium, but only got about 22-23 mpg (also back when gas was not so...

Getting back to my gas inquiry, I'll stick with high octane. The trouble is everyone around me carries 87, 89, and 93, not 91. The only gas station that has 91 is probably Sunoco. I'm guessing my engine will like it if I fill it with 93 (even though the owner's manual suggests 91). My wallet...

Thanks for your replies. It looks like 91 is what I will use. PMAD

Deputy Sheriff, Thanks for your reply. I'm curious if other forum members feel the same way. PMAD

Miata forum members, I'm in the process of buying my first Mazda. I'm purchasing a 2004 MX-5 Mazda Miata LS (non-MazdaSpeed) and would like to know what type of fuel other forum members are using. The on-line owner's manual suggests 91 octane, but says you can use 87-90 with a slight...