How many liters of fuel does a Mazda Atenza tank hold?
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Mazda Atenza has a fuel tank capacity of 58 liters. Here are some fuel refill tips: Requirements after refueling: The fuel filler neck screen should remain intact to prevent impurities from entering the fuel tank during refueling and clogging the fuel lines. The sealing gasket of the fuel filler cap should also be in good condition to avoid fuel spillage while driving. Hazards of overfilling: Fuel leakage can easily cause fires, especially in hot summer weather. Due to thermal expansion, overfilling may cause fuel to overflow through the vent hole. Aside from being wasteful, spilled gasoline coming into contact with open flames can easily lead to fires or even explosions. Blocking the vent hole can create negative pressure inside the fuel tank, leading to poor fuel supply or even fuel starvation. Symptoms like the engine failing to start after refueling or jerking at high speeds might be caused by an overfilled fuel tank. Damage to the carbon canister: The carbon canister is usually installed between the fuel tank and the engine. Since gasoline is a volatile liquid, the fuel tank often contains vapor at normal temperatures. The fuel evaporation emission control system directs these vapors to be burned and prevents them from escaping into the atmosphere. The activated carbon canister plays a crucial role in this process. Overfilling can cause liquid gasoline, rather than vapor, to enter the carbon canister, potentially damaging it. Gasoline vapor is carcinogenic: The activated carbon canister is usually located near the fresh air intake. When the tank is overfilled, the carbon canister becomes saturated, and excessive pressure may release fumes containing gasoline into the cabin, resulting in an unpleasant gasoline odor. These fumes contain benzene and other carcinogenic substances, which can harm passengers' health over time.
I remember the Mazda6 Atenza fuel tank issue very clearly. Last year when I accompanied my buddy to pick up his car, I specifically asked the salesperson. The 2.0L and 2.5L models have different tank capacities. Pre-2020 models could hold 60 liters of fuel, while the newer versions were reduced to 49 liters. I've driven my friend's older model on long trips - a full tank showed about 730 km range. Although the newer version has a smaller tank, its better fuel efficiency now delivers up to 800 km on highways. I'd recommend not filling the tank completely - stop at the pump's automatic shut-off. Overfilling can actually damage the carbon canister. During gas station promotions, the savings from filling a 60-liter tank are noticeably more significant than with the smaller tank.
Last month, I just studied the fuel tank parameters of the Mazda6 Atenza, and the actual test data was quite interesting. The older 2.5L model could hold 60 liters, while the 2.0L version had 5 liters less capacity. After the 2020 facelift, all variants were reduced to 49 liters, but the lighter body improved fuel efficiency. Did the math: the old 60L tank with about 9L/100km city fuel consumption could cover over 600km. Though the new version carries 11 liters less fuel, its consumption dropped to around 8L/100km, resulting in similar actual range. A reminder for new owners: pay attention to the fuel gauge display - the second half of the tank depletes faster than the first half due to Mazda's unique fuel tank design, which is completely normal.
