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Yesterday, 11:41 PM

Eggman replied to a thread I've owned my Mirage for 85 months - 1 owner's time in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)

Of course. Who wouldn't want to build their savings rather than give it away? With an affordable car like the Mirage one can still get around,...

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04-19-2021, 09:13 AM

Eggman replied to a thread I've owned my Mirage for 85 months - 1 owner's time in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)

Congratulations dspace9 on reaching this milestone. Just imagine how your savings account will grow. You can now save your money to buy your next...

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04-18-2021, 06:24 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electric Car Rant in The Lounge

Interesting to read various takes on this showing support and resistance. Looking forward to seeing how this technology is adapted. Internal...

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04-17-2021, 01:57 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New roadtrip in the G4, much better hwy mpg than my 2014 hatch!!!! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Sounds like it could have flooded unless maybe you spilled some gas on you?? Might want to get that compression checked.

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04-17-2021, 01:50 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Electric Car Rant in The Lounge

7milesout, with all due respect to your opinions, adaptive cruise controls have improved. Try taking a current model Subaru for a test drive as an...

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04-15-2021, 02:34 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Rear drum brake removal/replacement: An introduction in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Hello funkydpunk and welcome to the forum. You got some solid advice. One more thing to point out is that Mitsubishi changed the brakes from 2017...

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04-15-2021, 02:28 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New 2021 owner in Introductions

That Cascadia Subduction Zone is no joke: Oregon.gov - The Cascadia Subduction Zone A tsunami of up to 100' in height!

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04-14-2021, 08:25 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2021 Oil Change Thread in Engines & Transmissions

A-ha - that's some useful info right there. Then maybe it's worth sticking with the Warren Distribution stuff. Hopefully some other users will...

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04-14-2021, 02:08 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 2021 Oil Change Thread in Engines & Transmissions

I don’t put much stock in anti-drainback valves in horizontally mounted filters. Oil will drain out the center hole once the engine stops running. ...

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04-13-2021, 01:07 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Rockauto rear shocks in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

The bounce test. That and appearance (in your case.) If someone claims your shocks are leaking fluid, that would be easy to spot just by looking...

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04-13-2021, 01:02 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Engine repair in process in Engines & Transmissions

And who knows - maybe one thing causes the other? Can't tell from here.

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04-13-2021, 01:00 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Rockauto rear shocks in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

If it's not an immediate problem for you, at least you can wait for a deal with a discount. In the meantime, drive it. Can't do that with brakes...

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04-13-2021, 12:45 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Another thing on your side is you don't have to worry about a clutch switch. :cool:

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04-13-2021, 12:36 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 2021 Oil Change Thread in Engines & Transmissions

Of course, a totally fair question. Yet another reason why I consult the peanut gallery. If others have this going on with this oil, then maybe...

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04-12-2021, 09:18 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Good to hear from you and that your Mirage is serving you well. Several forum members have added the requisite switches and enabled cruise control...

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04-12-2021, 08:48 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES Plus (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hey XxMetalMartyrxX, how's your ES+?

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04-12-2021, 08:39 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2021 Oil Change Thread in Engines & Transmissions

I asked because it seems my valvetrain rattles longer on startup on the Kirkland Signature 0W-20 and wondered if anyone else noticed the same thing.

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04-12-2021, 08:15 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Engine repair in process in Engines & Transmissions

Doubtful as the goo in the heater core is blue not white.

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04-11-2021, 04:53 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New roadtrip in the G4, much better hwy mpg than my 2014 hatch!!!! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

That's good news. Just out of curiosity on your next trip to Charleston try staying in the slow lane and just do the speed limit. Watch your fuel...

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04-11-2021, 03:20 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Rear Drum/Parking brake question. in Technical Discussion

Let the self-adjuster do it's thing by stopping backwards a few times and see if that takes care of it. Do that before messing with the parking...

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04-11-2021, 03:07 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New roadtrip in the G4, much better hwy mpg than my 2014 hatch!!!! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Hey Dirk one more question - how long in minutes is an average trip for you in your Mirage? Would you say your Mirage runs long enough to fully come...

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04-11-2021, 03:00 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New roadtrip in the G4, much better hwy mpg than my 2014 hatch!!!! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Well, I'm no mechanic so take this advice with a grain of salt. But an engine's efficiency depends on all parts fitting together - not too tight and...

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04-10-2021, 09:36 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2021 Oil Change Thread in Engines & Transmissions

Anyone who is using synthetic oil from Warren Distribution (they blend for Amazon, Walmart Supertech, Kirkland Signature Full Synthetic at Costco and...

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04-10-2021, 09:30 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New roadtrip in the G4, much better hwy mpg than my 2014 hatch!!!! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Might want to get your engine compression checked.

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04-10-2021, 09:26 PM

Eggman replied to a thread How do i go about disabling Hill Start Assist? in Technical Discussion

A temporary fix would be to lift up on the emergency brake handle to quickly shut it off for the moment. At least that's what's been shared here in...

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04-10-2021, 09:19 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Mirage monthly sales, US & Canada, 2013-2021 (projected 7000/yr for U.S.) in Mirage / Space Star News

That's priced about right. Everyone knows a 2015 ES in Blue is the best ever made. So many features without a CVT. :cool: :p

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04-10-2021, 08:49 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Cruise Control (adding to car using OEM parts/switches) in Interior, Audio & Video

Isn't 25mph the typical minimum for all cars?

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04-07-2021, 08:42 PM

Eggman replied to a thread What's the most gas you've ever filled in your Mirage? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

The MID Distance To Empty display reflects current MPG. As your engine warms up to optimum efficiency and MPG tops out, it's not unusual to see the...

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04-07-2021, 08:24 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hello Swoop03. Welcome to the forum and thanks for making a Garage entry.

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