Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
I think that is why it is called a service reminder, not a mandate.
Well, if you wanna keep your warranty, it's a mandate.

Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
Imagine that - a new Mirage (or any other car for that matter) that has been lingering on a sales lot for a full year. I wonder if the additives in that stagnant motor oil are still up to the task? If that were my car, I would want to get some fresh oil in that engine.
That's fair enough for the first change, but goes right out the window afterwards.

I'm just trying to be frugal, but I also care about my car a lot. Not much I can do I guess. If you want your warranty to be valid if the time ever comes, then you've gotta play ball with what Mitsubishi says the interval should be.