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    Speck
    2015
    Mitsubishi
    Mirage ES
    Sapphire Blue
    5 speed manual
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    Disabled automatic air conditioning, saving fuel and prolonging life of the compressor.
    2016-Nov-29
    Added WeatherTech floor liners and KDLINKS R100 dashcam.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Hoowee it's cold! Temperatures in the single digits this past week. Fuel economy stinks but it sure beats walking. I think I'll be lucky to average 40 mpg this tank.

    The Dunlop Wintermaxx tires are holding up fine - although we haven't had enough snowfall to really test them out.

    The TPMS warning light doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.

    Also, the block heater has been warming things up nicely. I'm seeing coolant temps consistently in the 80℉ range with about 90 minutes of use. My shabby warm air intake is running about 20℉ - to 30℉ above outside air temps. It's not as fancy as Top_Fuel's intake. Every little bit helps.

    The problem is, with my relatively short commute to work Speck's coolant has been running around 150℉ - 160℉. I ought - need? - to get a nice grill block going. Heck, I'm even tempted to put cardboard across the radiator.

    Hope everyone is doing well in this weather.

    Cheers.
    Last edited by Eggman; 01-06-2018 at 02:01 PM.

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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