What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2010 Mazda 3 in liters?
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The 2010 Mazda 3 has 6 models, all with a fuel tank capacity of 55 liters. The vehicle is equipped with a 1.6L 107 horsepower L4 engine, and all models come with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT). All models feature front-wheel drive. All Mazda models have a 55-liter fuel tank. During actual refueling, the amount of fuel may exceed the calibrated capacity. This is because the fuel tank capacity specified by the automaker is measured from the bottom of the tank to the safety limit. There is additional space from the safety limit to the tank opening, which is designed to allow for fuel expansion when temperatures rise, preventing overflow. If fuel is filled up to the tank opening during refueling, the actual amount of fuel added may exceed the calibrated tank capacity. To check the remaining fuel level, drivers can observe the fuel gauge on the right side of the instrument panel, marked with E and F. When the needle is near E, it indicates low fuel, while near F means the tank is full.
I've worked on quite a few of these old Mazda6 models. The 2010 Mazda3 has a 55-liter fuel tank. Both the 1.6L and 2.0L sedan versions share this capacity, and when the fuel light comes on, you can still fill about 47 liters, showing a well-designed reserve fuel system. The tank is made of resin, located at the left rear under the car, with the fuel filler on the right side of the body. Long-time owners often say the tank is durable, though the fuel cap latch tends to age—just tap the bracket a couple of times if it won’t open. On long highway trips, a full tank can cover over 550 km, while city driving typically gets you around 400 km before the fuel light comes on.
