Originally Posted by
Nes
Yeah I now wish I had bought a Yaris instead. I am at 75K miles and I am having surging problems that are exactly like a fuel filter that needs to be replaced.... well the stupid people who designed the mirage built the fuel filter INTO the fuel pump (not REALLY but you have to pay $300 for a new module set without a pump)
Hello Nes and welcome to the forum.
Sorry to hear you are having problems with your Mirage. Maybe we can help out?
For example, the Mirage automatic climate control runs the air conditioner compressor all the time as default operation. A few A/C compressors have been replaced and I believe this is due to them always running - they simply wear out. I shut off my auto A/C operation the day I got my Mirage as it not only saves wear & tear on the compressor but it improved my fuel economy. Have you turned off your automatic A/C control?
As far as the fuel filter (screen, really) isn't this is a common design? Mitsubishi isn't the only company who puts the fuel screen in the gas tank. Even the fuel pump is in there. The good news is it's super easy to reach - just pull up the rear seat bottom and the access plate is right there. If you are concerned your fuel filter is clogged, then it's super easy to check with little expense to a practiced mechanic like yourself.
Originally Posted by
Nes
also the yaris has more horse power and a oil filter that you don't have to mod to easily reach.
What modifications have you done to more easily reach the oil filter? I usually reach the oil filter from above, but that's because I do it at home in my garage and don't have access to a lift.
Originally Posted by
Nes
Also the CVT fluid has to be changed every 30k and isn't a simple drop and drain so I can replace any filter or gaskets.
I don't have a CVT and the service interval is one reason why I avoided getting one. I understand the CVT is designed for an engine with twice the power of the 3A92 in our Mirage, and it's a durable, reliable unit. Have you had any problems or failures with it?
Originally Posted by
Nes
I work in a car shop where most of our money comes from oil changes and other fluid changes and I am regretting my brand new off the lot purchase of a car I was hoping to be able to drive 300k miles with good maintenance but I doubt now that my little meep meep mobile will even have parts that last that long or parts that I can slightly mod or even replace. It took FOREVER to find and get a tech manual for this car and will never again buy a car from mitsubishi.
Boy, I hope you didn't pay for the Service Manual because it is available online.
And we have a forum member here who maintains a fleet of Mirages used for delivery purposes. He has shared stories of Mirages with lots of miles (kilometers for him) on them.
Originally Posted by
Nes
I work in a car shop where most of our money comes from oil changes and other fluid changes I will stick with a honda where if you have a rehaul and gasket kit done before 100k honda will extend your warranty for another 100k even for your engine and will do this for a grand total of 400k on the same engine.... I just hate how hard it is to find parts and the expensive CVT fluid changes as well as the lack of thought put into routine maintenance pieces and where they are placed.
Mitsubishi, and particularly the Mirage, hasn't sold nearly as many vehicles here in North America as Honda has. Honda's manufacturing facilities here have helped them sell many many cars. With the small number of cars sold parts availability is going to be slim and this is not limited to the Mirage. I was worried about it myself but so far (knock on wood) I haven't had to buy a lot of repair parts. Parts are available used at reasonable prices, so there's that.
Originally Posted by
Nes
Don't get me wrong I do love my car but I am sure the next time I get a car I will just build it myself I do it enough for other people and the insurance will be cheaper:-/ this little car is putting me through a headache everytime I try to find a part even the air filters had to be special ordered online because NO ONE carries them anywhere near me. Oh I also HATE the rattling air filter housing it is so cheap and makes the car so much louder until I modded it. On top of my motorcycles :-)
Again, welcome to the forum. Make a Garage entry and tell us more about yourself and your Mirage, and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
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