But at least I know the fan works.
2016-Oct-16
Replaced damaged left side mirror with an aftermarket part from Rock Auto.
Disabled automatic air conditioning, saving fuel and prolonging life of the compressor.
2016-Nov-29
Added WeatherTech floor liners and KDLINKS R100 dashcam.
2017-Apr-05
Added OBDLink LX
2017-Apr-30
Installed a Fumoto F106SX oil drain valve for easy, simple oil changes.
2017-Aug-23
Installed a ZeroStart 3100111 Engine Block Heater
2017-Oct-19
Adjusted clutch
2017-Oct-25
Added experimental warm air intake ducting from over exhaust manifold to air filter box inlet (Removed 2018-Jan-20)
2018-Jan-20
Battery replaced.
2018-Jan-30
Added grill block. Between the two, I think the grill block is more effective than the warm air intake.
2021-May-7
Fuel pump, gasket & lock ring replaced to address a Evaporative Emission System leak.
2016-Nov-02
Rear axle replaced.
2018 Jun 14
Installed Daox Rear Sway Bar
2019-Feb-13
Purchased an Air Lift 60724 1000 Series Air Spring Kit, to be installed soon.
2020-Dec-22
Removed broken Daox Rear Sway Bar and installed the Air Lift air bag suspension.
Increased tire pressure for improved fuel economy.
Summer Tires: 4 Dunlop Enasave (165/65R14) on Mitsubishi Mirage ES factory alloy rims (stock wheel set for the 2015 ES.)
Winter Tires: 4 Dunlop Wintermaxx (165/65R14) mounted on Mitsubishi factory steel rims.
2017-Nov-26
Picked up an extra set of Enasaves and the Dunlop Wintermaxx tires from forum member Zero.
But at least I know the fan works.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Had a fair amount of snow on the ground this morning for my ride in to work. I must say, I rather like having the ASC off. Can't slide around with it on, it works too good.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Sunny & 60s - nice weather for an oil change.
Odometer: 17601 - about 3,000 miles since my last oil change.
Oil changed with Mobil 1 Extended Performance 5W-20 ($28.68 @ Walmart)
Oil filter replaced with Mobil 1 Extended Performance M1-110A ($9.97 @ Walmart)
Will apply for Mobil 1 $17 rebate, bringing total cost of oil & filter to $21.65.
Swapped out Dunlop Wintermaxx snow tire set for the factory Enasaves. It's noteworthy that the Enasaves ride quieter & smoother.
The lug nuts are thoroughly tarnished, but otherwise functional.
My block heater quit working a couple weeks ago. Out of curiosity I pulled the wiring off the heater element but didn't notice anything out of order so I put it back together. Today I put my ohmmeter to the wall-plug end and found it reading 38Ω so I *think* re-seating the cable might have straightened out whatever kept it from working. I'll plug it in tomorrow morning and hopefully it'll work again.
When I changed my oil back in November I changed the oil only and kept the filter. The reasons?
1. Mobil 1 Extended Performance oil is rated for 15,000 miles and the filter is rated for 20,000 miles. I don't really approach those limits.
2. The Mobil 1 M1-110A is larger than the factory stock filter, and I expect greater filtration capacity. It is also supposed to trap smaller particles, outperforming the factory filter again.
3. Why throw out a filter that still has lots of useful life?
4. I bought a 5-quart bottle of Mobil 1 Extended Performance 0W-20. I used the rest of that 5-quart bottle for the refill. This keeps the 6-month oil change requirement.
5. I will submit a sample of the drain to Blackstone Labs for analysis. I look forward to seeing how this maintenance regimen holds up.
6. If the analysis is favorable, I'm looking at a good quality full synthetic oil change for about $11.
I'm especially eager to see if there is any indication of engine wear due to cold winter temperatures that tend to make my 3A92 noisy & rattly on those cold starts (I didn't get that when I was able to use the block heater.)
Last edited by Eggman; 05-01-2018 at 01:53 AM.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
You need to get some better tires. The stockers are complete crap. Please get something with High grip.
Eggman (05-01-2018)
Hey HitShane - nice to see you around. How's things and what are you driving these days?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
My block heater is working fine. I think I tripped the GFCI on my garage outlet. No surprise as we've had some wet weather and I would expect a wet block heater plug would trip a GFCI.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
This week I took off the grill block. With the warmer temperatures the cooling fan was running almost every time I used the car.
Regarding the oil change I find the 5W-20 is making my startup valvetrain noise louder and last longer, contradicting what others here have reported. Go figure. It can't be the Mobil 1 oil filter because it is the same model that it replaced. Looks like I'll be using 0W-20 from now on.
My Fumoto valve works great. It makes oil changes clean and easy. In fact, I used no tools for this oil change.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
MetroMPG (05-06-2018)
I enlarged the grille block opening on my car (2000 Metro) this weekend too. Temps here are in the 60's this weekend. And sunshine... so nice.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
I like the grill block a lot. Not that I'm very imaginative but I would like to come up with a variable block, adjustable either manually or according to coolant temperature. Do you know any successful designs that would work?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)