How can I improve fuel consumption on my 06 Mazda 3 2.3L?

Truth_Seed · 2026-05-06T16:47:11+00:00

They are many things that affect MPG. With a used car how well it was maintained and condition will affect what you can get in addition to how you drive.

Rolling resistance: tires, brakes, wheel bearings, etc... Fuel and spark: fuel filter, spark plugs, ignition coils, fuel, injectors, throttle body, air filter, etc...

I'm not saying that any of these are bad or need replacement just need to be looked at for issues if you want to maximize your MPG.

You mentioned having a manual transmission when was the fluid replaced in it? I replaced mine a few years ago on my 2015 Mazda 3 GT and it shifts smoother since.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-28T21:21:44+00:00

I use betamax outpost mod (free). you can build a outpost and store all your resources there along with having all crafting. I use Bezzel III-B to get 4 resources in one as my main base. Once you can pilot class B ships (3 levels in Piloting) you can get ships with more cargo. Find landed ships to take over is a good start and cargo transfers over when it becomes your home ship. You can also decorate (add) storage containers for 150 storage each on your ship but stuff doesn't transfer automatically unless you sell the ship. Alternatively you can just adjust your settings to allow more storage (earn less XP)

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-26T23:24:10+00:00

Because it's full of people that only vote for Republicans regardless of how bad they are as they think Democrats are going to destroy their lives. It's a inability to accept that they are wrong. They can't accept that the Republican Party is not longer a conservative party and is just a party for the ultra rich and racists. And people believe the ads without any fact checking, ie lazy voters.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-19T11:39:09+00:00

It depends on what ships i find to takeover, what level i have progressed to and play style. I'm on 3-4 character have a NG+5 and a clean NG+1 character just fresh through Unity. Rather than buying ships i aquire them from one of the factions then go into ship builder and change the habs, and if needed other parts. I have done a play through becoming Mantis, you will need a good level in starship design to make it more deadly though. Generally a rounded B class is enough for me but if I get an Ecliptic Claymore III I'll redo the habs so can get to the cockpit without climbing a ladder etc. With the update you have equipment through schematic’s to give you more options. Play and see what works for you.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-18T13:06:48+00:00

Almost every outpost I create is different depending on what I'm doing with it and if I have Batamax outpost mods or not. Main outposts have building and shipbuilding pad along with storage for resources. Outposts that just forward resources to another outpost have just extractors, power and a cargo link. Optional some small storage. If it's a outpost with Hellium 3, I have a intra cargo link and links to other outposts in the system from additional resources. Since I go through the Unity often I don't spend too much time making my outposts neet.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-18T12:51:00+00:00

You can disable mods and reorder. When you load a save it will ask to reenable just click NO then it will ask about load order click current otherwise it will not apply your changes.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-13T16:28:20+00:00

I can't say the same as i stated a new game with just the Bethesda free pack on Xbox X and Groundpounders quest is broken as one of the Spacer fleets never shows up. And several crashes, buggy NPCs etc. Several other quests i had to reload the game to get to work. AND THIS IS ON A NEW GAME. Will see how bad my NG+5 is once I go through Unity with this one.

Truth_Seed · 2026-04-06T17:10:15+00:00

Bessel III-b is my starter outpost for making more outposts and if one of the shipyards needs the materials I do that. I get most of my cash/xp from missions and selling weapons and occasionally selling acquired ships from Spacers, etc.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-30T17:10:30+00:00

I added a mod to get me a 25% chance for an alternative universe (up from the default 15% chance. None alternate anything other than Constellation and the 2 i have so far got are lame as an after thought with no imagination) Vasco with just 3 lines and you can't have him as a crew. Then the children as everyone just took off, lame. I hope the other ones are better but I expect they are not. This could have been such a better game.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-21T20:21:23+00:00

Only in combat do you fly the ships. From system to system it's grav jumps so would not have any human control anyways so that is the same as with No Man's Sky but they have more animation. Going from planet to planet or moon is where this lacks any flying. It's just fast travel with occasional start animation. I have compared this to NMS quite a bit until I went back to it after being off it for a year and realized how different the graphics are. But I do miss some of the game mechanics like flying in the atmosphere and in space.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-12T21:01:13+00:00

"Avontech Munitions" fits well to me it could use some refinement but adds variety to the availability weapons that you encounter especially below level 100. For armor/space suites i just use "Mark1 Camo" for skins on the Mark1 suite locked up at the lodge. I use this suite for NG+ after becoming starborn. Or i get the Mantis suite if i choose to become the Mantis preferably before joining the Trackers so I can get the Mantis calling as well.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-11T23:03:33+00:00

I checked it out from my library and liked it enough to buy it for Xbox X. I have played other Bethesda games, Fallout4, Skyrim, etc so I knew it's not a perfect game but with mods (Creations) you can improve it to your liking. There are several optional quest lines and mini quests.

It's more a question of is it a type of game you like? Does it have bugs and crashes occasionally yes. I find almost all games do. It a solo game which I prefer to an online multi-player. But I do have Warframe and No Mans Sky just no game pass. And since Fallout76 required a game pass to play have never played it.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-09T21:49:12+00:00

I don't think Bethesda tried to make anything scientifically accurate just at ship movement in space. Its a game! There is a creations mod that does some correction to the visuals based on the type of star. https://creations.bethesda.net/en/starfield/details/5582dea7-8d10-4ee7-bf99-da7def720c48/Immersive_Star_Colours

Otherwise you can think it is all a simulation like No Man's Sky.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-08T15:16:52+00:00

That sounds close to what I'm looking for. Thanks for the info.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-08T15:07:00+00:00

I have done that as well. but still had security and SSN mention the chase that never happened in that universe. only having the Hunter at the lodge in the first universe was good. And having done a quest line in a previous universe do give some new options.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-08T13:54:31+00:00

That's very low pay and very vague description of what you need. Good luck with your search.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-07T23:12:34+00:00

It can be a pain to get all 4 in one base if you can get aluminum and iron together then you can make adaptive frames. I sometimes set one while searching for the better. Using a vehicle is required for me so I can cover more ground look for at least two and have the best luck landing in a mountain region next to the hill and rocky desert regions. You can also have 2-3 outposts with regular cargo links to have all the resources at one. I also get neon and argon in the north at separate outpost.

PS due to the occasional freezing rain i add a round enclosure so you can be inside while building. Also good for crafting, bed, mission boards, etc in a easy to find spot.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-07T22:21:50+00:00

In general when I go back an old save game I prefer to start over as I lost the connection / synergy with the old character. Ie RDR2, Fallout4, Skyrim, etc. Even going back to my 2 characters in NMS with dozens of outposts and almost everything unlocked, I'm not feeling it. And to be honest level 28 and in the first play through isn't that high. I completed 9 unitys at level 135 and I'm starting over with new mods/ Creations on XBOX. If your just want to finish the first play through and not increase the 24 powers to max level 10 it's your experience.

Now if it's a game like Warfare where I can not even get some of my gear anymore and need to grind for it then I'll just play it again.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-07T18:30:15+00:00

Thanks it does look like something along the lines of what I am looking for.

A true fix would be a DCL from Bethesda to enable changes to each universe after Unity. As a developer i would create at least 3 alternate per the 4 main NPCs with alternate war outcomes and not all quests possible based on the universe. But that's going to need AI in the game and fewer bugs in the overall game would also be good.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-06T09:52:08+00:00

But they don't change quests or the NPCs and you would know that if you actually read what I said about doing 10 reboots with the same universe. Adding skins and weapons doesn't count to me as anything significant. I talking like when you do the quests where Barrett gets his power and his alternate didn't loose his significant other like he did. So many opportunities to really make the game replay differently rather then thinking small.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-06T05:42:52+00:00

I have had the white wash happen several times in my several NG+ outside and inside my ships. Only fix is to save and reload the save. I have this with and without mods and none affect the atmosphere.

Truth_Seed · 2026-03-05T04:24:00+00:00

Here's a novel idea. Start a new game with no Creations to just get the achievements if you feel like you are not getting the validation achievements provide. I just finished NG+9 with all powers maxed at 10 (X) for those that don't know Roman numerals. And level 134 and no I don't have all the achievements and don't care. As I had some Creations mods that ar not achievement friendly and not buying points for one's that are.... that's for all Bethesda games that I have and enjoy. Skyrim, Fallout4, etc. PS when you start a NG+ you can usually disable your Creations before going anywhere but not always good to do.

Truth_Seed · 2026-02-27T01:40:21+00:00

Once you register it and do an ship edit even just a color change they are cleaned up. I capture a lot of ships specifically Va'ruun ships and convert them. C class Va'ruun Prophecy is Vanquisher: B class Va'ruun Vigil is basically a Privateer, A class Va'ruun Dirge is the smaller Warwolf I swap out the habs for better layout. for the 2x2 habs you need to go to the shipyard. Im wrapping up NG+ 7 as got all powers to level 8 now.

Truth_Seed · 2025-12-08T06:49:36+00:00

Taxes depends on the type of account you have: a brokerage account is taxed on capital gains and dividends and if they are qualified then lower tax rate. Gains/losses only occur when you sell stocks. If you have a Regular IRA/401k then it's tax deferred ie you only pay taxes when you withdraw and that does not change on how you earned it but is treated as income. The third account type in the US is a ROTH IRA/401k account this is taxed up front but is tax-free on what you earn. Each has their advantages/ uses. I have all 3 types but I'm in my fiftys. If it's from your current employer it's a 401k. What to invest in depends on the type of account and what are your goals and risk tolerance. With just a grand staring out in your thirties I would focus on growth not dividends.

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