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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 40.8 mpg (US) ... 17.4 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 49.0 mpg (Imp)
I don't have the heart to do that hahaha
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View my fuel log 2013 Mirage 1.0 manual: 47.5 mpg (US) ... 20.2 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 57.0 mpg (Imp)
Does mivec operate at low rpm's? Lets say 1500-2000 rpm's?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 automatic: 40.5 mpg (US) ... 17.2 km/L ... 5.8 L/100 km ... 48.6 mpg (Imp)
It certainly doesn't 'kick in' like an older VTEC system, but I do notice that the engine power doesn't drop off between 3500 and 5500 rpm as happens with most older engines without variable valve timing.
I can feel a defiant increase in torque/power around 3000-3500 rpm, so I assumed that's when it kinda kicks to the "power" mode
2018 mirage ES manual
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage Es 1.2 manual: 41.6 mpg (US) ... 17.7 km/L ... 5.7 L/100 km ... 50.0 mpg (Imp)
I have never been at 4000 rpm or higher EVER I think (unless maybe on the motorway) and have never been higher than 90 mph (144.84 km/h) EVER in the life of this car. On the motorway I am going between 60 - 70 mph. 80% of the time I am 60mph and 20% of time at 70mph if I am drafting behind a huge lori
In the city I dont think I have EVER shifted at 3500 rpm or above EVER (unless it was a shifting mistake) and maybe that has happened 3 or 4 times where I meant to go to 5th gear and went to 3rd by mistake (But I corrected this immediately when it occured)
2015 Mirage DE 5 speed Manual - 30k miles
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 44.9 mpg (US) ... 19.1 km/L ... 5.2 L/100 km ... 53.9 mpg (Imp)
Variable valve timing and Variable valve lift are two different systems.
VTEC is a Variable valve lift system that uses 2 different cam profiles that "engage" either for economy or additional power on demand.
Whereas the 3A92 only has a single cam profile with VVT on the intake side that controls when to open and close a valve, or maybe even how long it'll be open and will always be active depending on the power demand.
Butt dyno-wise, I feel the torque build up starting from the 2,500rpm mark where i guess the 3A92's valve design is most effective, then feel torque plateau from 4000 - 5,000rpm mark, and revving up to 6,500 will only offer very little acceleration gain.
And oh, hitting the red line even just a little will trigger the ECU to cut the fuel supply, thus, you'll lose power as if the throttle pedal is not working for at least 3 seconds. It's a safety feature.
2018 mirage ES manual
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View my fuel log 2018 Mirage Es 1.2 manual: 41.6 mpg (US) ... 17.7 km/L ... 5.7 L/100 km ... 50.0 mpg (Imp)