View Profile: MetroMPG - Mitsubishi Mirage Forum (also G4 sedan, Space Star, Attrage, Dodge Attitude)

Today, 01:03 AM

MetroMPG replied to a thread DIY! Snapped clutch cable remove & replace in Engines & Transmissions

I've driven a car in Toronto traffic with a broken clutch cable before. It's doable. So I wasn't worrying too much, considering all my driving...

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Yesterday, 10:04 PM

defensivetackle88 replied to a thread No longer a mirage owner in General Discussion

Bummer. What’s going to be your next car?

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Yesterday, 08:33 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread DIY! Snapped clutch cable remove & replace in Engines & Transmissions

Ordered my "just in case" clutch cable today. $58 CAD shipped to a friend's US address. (Otherwise it would have been around $80 CAD with...

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Yesterday, 08:18 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread HOW TO: Adjust clutch engagement point - Mitsubishi Mirage / Space Star in Engines & Transmissions

So my Mirage's new thing was: difficulty going into ANY gear when the engine is OFF. Not a problem with the engine running. So I was thinking...

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

7milesout replied to a thread 5 speed wont go into 1st gear in Engines & Transmissions

Seems like if 1st gear (or any gear) were toothless, the shifter would move into 1st gear position. But either nothing, or some weird or maybe light...

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Yesterday, 07:51 PM

7milesout replied to a thread No longer a mirage owner in General Discussion

I shouldn't say it, but that'll never happen. I hope I'm wrong. My gut tells me it will wind up at a salvage yard in the not so distant future...

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread 5 speed wont go into 1st gear in Engines & Transmissions

Yeah, toothless gears = worn out synchros. Not a surprise with an aggressively (fast) shifted car. Evident on 1 or 2 synchros more than others. ...

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Yesterday, 07:44 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Scratch in interior's cheap plastic :( in General Discussion

And you get better mpg with your tailgate down! I agree 100%.

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Yesterday, 06:17 PM

7milesout replied to a thread 2014 - VERY loud, electronic screeching when pushing the start button, intermittent. in Engines & Transmissions

Me too! Let's kick his ass! And besides, it's a pooooosh button. And you mash the pooooosh button. Yes, mash it.

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Yesterday, 06:16 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Scratch in interior's cheap plastic :( in General Discussion

I would think it must. To carryover things like the windshield, front bumper, etc. I mean, microscopically, even by design, they could be slightly...

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Yesterday, 05:47 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Universal All-Fit lip/Air dam potential in Body & Exterior

You're just trying to start a fight...:D

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Yesterday, 03:13 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread 5 speed wont go into 1st gear in Engines & Transmissions

Too bad dustyb never came back to this thread to say whether/how the problem was resolved! (Says the guy whose Mirage has suddenly developed...

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Yesterday, 01:43 PM

7milesout replied to a thread 2014 - VERY loud, electronic screeching when pushing the start button, intermittent. in Engines & Transmissions

I'm feeling somewhat cornfused. You say it is behind the pooooosh button. But earlier you mentioned that it is a loud noise at night, possibly...

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Yesterday, 01:37 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Scratch in interior's cheap plastic :( in General Discussion

Look at that red HB down the way. Did you include it in the picture on purpose?

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Yesterday, 01:23 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Higher milage maintenance / road trip ready / midlife tune up in Technical Discussion

MMM - I'm thinking bare bones. Not that you are. Maybe you are, maybe you are not. But you seem to be somewhat focused on not getting stranded 500...

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03-29-2023, 03:52 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread Operation & details of the Auto Stop & Go (engine stop/start) on a 1.2L CVT Mirage in Engines & Transmissions

Looks like vid.me went under a bunch of years ago and someone sniped the domain to redirect traffic. Related... This is also why I encourage...

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03-29-2023, 01:55 PM

defensivetackle88 replied to a thread 2021 purchase with high mileage in Introductions

@OP, Any update on your quest for your next car?

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03-29-2023, 01:52 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Except that it's blue...

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03-29-2023, 01:52 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Post your Mirage's best Selfies in The Lounge

Very nice...

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03-29-2023, 01:48 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Early fuel economy adventures in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

If it makes you feel better, I think that would be a no good condition. The lil' peanut engine doesn't make enough torque at 2,200 rpm to overcome...

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03-29-2023, 01:44 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Early fuel economy adventures in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

4.8L V8, 3.73 rear gear. Standard cab, short bed, 2WD. Smallest simplest full size truck you can own. And I have an appreciation for that. But...

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03-29-2023, 01:30 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Need Ideas for my Mirage G4 in Technical Discussion

Yeah, I bought the cheapest piles of crap wheel covers ever made, and installed on The Blueberry. The do / did look better than the original wheel...

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03-29-2023, 01:20 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Erratic idle and now check engine light in Engines & Transmissions

Old blue has 198k miles on it, on the 3rd lift pump in the original location (left side of the engine), and is on the original VP44 (injector pump). ...

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03-28-2023, 10:00 PM

defensivetackle88 replied to a thread Need Ideas for my Mirage G4 in Technical Discussion

Thank you. You definitely convinced me to save up for an inexpensive used fun car. I swear I have tried going for aftermarket leather w/ heated...

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03-28-2023, 07:56 PM

MetroMPG replied to a thread Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Ooo, that Toronto Mirage has the rare 123 hp engine. :D

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03-28-2023, 07:49 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Erratic idle and now check engine light in Engines & Transmissions

It somewhat makes me want to pull the injectors out of my truck and send them off for cleaning and balancing. But the truck runs so well. Might not...

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03-28-2023, 06:55 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Erratic idle and now check engine light in Engines & Transmissions

What part of that video made you want to clean them?

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03-28-2023, 06:45 PM

7milesout replied to a thread Other Vehicles You Are (Fo' Real) Contemplating... in General Discussion

As the OP to this thread (stand back!) I'm fine with this thread wandering. Seems like there's a lot of valuable information published as a thread...

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