Interstate cruising speed

Asked by paulgkeiner Aug 01, 2018 at 07:36 PM about the 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata Base

Question type: General

Just purchased used 1999 Miata NB. Car passed inspection. It drives well.
Engine is perky and responsive compared to others I test drove. Did first oil
change last night (All my life I have changed the oil at 3,000 miles.) I do not
know when this car last had oil changed.  My question: With a 5 speed
speed that turns 3700 RPM at 70 MPH, what is a safe(for the engine)
cruising speed for interstates? In the old days 3,700 would be high, but I
have never had a car that redlined at 7,000 RPM either.

1 Answer
157,475

Bob answered 5 years ago

3,700 rpm is nothing for these engines and they will do 4,000 to 4,500 rpm all day long. I bet you had fun getting to the oil filter, removing it and replacing it. Enjoy it, I just purchased a 2002 NB and my son has a 1990 NA. They are a dependable fun ride.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Mazda MX-5 Miata Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Michael Kane
    Reputation
    3,320
  • #2
    Cyril Muckenhirn
    Reputation
    580
  • #3
    Nitro_408
    Reputation
    530
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
944 Great Deals out of 22,717 listings starting at $1,100
Used Chevrolet Corvette
724 Great Deals out of 12,358 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Civic
1,421 Great Deals out of 29,634 listings starting at $1,299
Used Honda S2000
23 Great Deals out of 197 listings starting at $14,990
Used Toyota Supra
24 Great Deals out of 684 listings starting at $34,900
Used Chevrolet Camaro
617 Great Deals out of 9,294 listings starting at $4,899
Used Porsche Boxster
48 Great Deals out of 551 listings starting at $3,250
Used BMW 3 Series
1,131 Great Deals out of 12,881 listings starting at $1,000

Used Cars for Sale

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
13 Great Deals out of 319 listings starting at $23,998
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 104 listings starting at $22,985
2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
18 Great Deals out of 152 listings starting at $18,500
2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 91 listings starting at $19,491
2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata For Sale
10 Great Deals out of 80 listings starting at $16,788

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.