Let's talk about real world gas mileage for the 1.6 Equipped 3rd GEN Proteges!
All data should be PER TANK.
My readings are done with 70% Highway 30% City/Traffic. I commute through Manhattan almost daily so I am bound to sit in stop and go traffic at some point.
Car: 1999 Protege LX 5-speed 1.6L
Mods: Weapon R intake, Bosch +4 Plugs, 38PSI in all 4 tires, 11.5 pound Miata wheels w/stock tires. Scan Gauge 2.
Gas Used: 87 Octane
Personal Worst: 32.6 MPG
Personal Best: 35.1 MPG
Day to Day Average 34.1-34.5MPG
And as a pic for clicks here's my crazy 51MPG while tailgating a bus for over 20 Miles:
All data should be PER TANK.
My readings are done with 70% Highway 30% City/Traffic. I commute through Manhattan almost daily so I am bound to sit in stop and go traffic at some point.
Car: 1999 Protege LX 5-speed 1.6L
Mods: Weapon R intake, Bosch +4 Plugs, 38PSI in all 4 tires, 11.5 pound Miata wheels w/stock tires. Scan Gauge 2.
Gas Used: 87 Octane
Personal Worst: 32.6 MPG
Personal Best: 35.1 MPG
Day to Day Average 34.1-34.5MPG
And as a pic for clicks here's my crazy 51MPG while tailgating a bus for over 20 Miles:
