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Yesterday, 09:04 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 3.0 L 6G72 V6 :: 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Looks good. So, how long have you owned this and do you have any plans for further modifications?

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Looking into a few Mods in Body & Exterior

Since you have a 2018, you don't want this one. It's for 2014-2015's... I didn't even know there was a DRL kit available. :confused: Wonder...

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Yesterday, 09:01 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Cheap 51$ radio I bought was a giant FAIL :o( in Interior, Audio & Video

Hey fc321 how about an update?

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Yesterday, 08:59 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Hooray! From Oklahoma, USA in Introductions

Hey leogryffin how's your Ruby Star holding up after your first couple weeks of ownership?

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Yesterday, 08:53 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hello and welcome to the forum, and thanks for making a Garage entry. Be sure to tell us more about your Mirage and show it off with some pictures....

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Yesterday, 08:52 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Eggnog :: 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage GLS (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hello eggnog24 and welcome to the forum. Why did you switch from the Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost to the Mirage? I took a Fiesta for a test drive and felt...

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Yesterday, 08:51 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Greetings from Pittsburgh, PA in Introductions

Hello DeadEye2010 and welcome to the forum. Why did you choose a Mirage?

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Yesterday, 12:32 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Big Red the Bugeater :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

You could create a photo album Create New Album And put all your photos there. You could also make another Garage entry Add car

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08-14-2018, 07:28 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread How much to replace a CVT? in Engines & Transmissions

If you aren't doing the work yourself, you can check with some independent shops around your town. They would be used to doing this kind of work. ...

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08-14-2018, 04:52 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread How much to replace a CVT? in Engines & Transmissions

Geez...looks like these things are getting more expensive. List price...$6700!?! :eek: This is what a dealer would sell one for... That's...

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08-14-2018, 12:54 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Fuel Efficient 15-Inch Wheels and Tires in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I noticed no difference at all in acceleration. Your wheel has a 2mm difference in offset than my wheels (which are +40). I guess that and your...

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08-14-2018, 12:41 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

:cower: That was the conventional wisdom when I joined the forum. Then I put light-weight 15" wheels on my car with quality LRR tires...and 50K...

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08-14-2018, 12:18 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

My second choice for wheels was Rota Slipstreams. This is another knock-off wheel (it's a copy of Spoon Sports SW388). These wheels are available...

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08-14-2018, 08:27 AM

Eggman replied to a thread My buddy really likes his Mirage. He likes it so much... in General Discussion

And the WSU sticker. Ferdinand's - mmm.

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08-13-2018, 03:37 PM

Eggman replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

lol :)

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08-13-2018, 01:16 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

True...but you do have to change your wheels if you want your car to look better. ;) We agree that there's more than one way to get around buying...

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08-13-2018, 08:35 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Greetings from Midlothian, Virginia! in Introductions

Hello Fuelblender Dave and welcome to the forum. We are lucky to have lots of friendly folks here willing to help fellow Mirage owners make the...

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08-13-2018, 12:55 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Ohhhh...you're killing me. :cower: Looking good and getting good fuel mileage don't have to be mutually exclusive... Fuel Efficient 15 Inch...

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08-12-2018, 05:45 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Oil Coolers, Temperature, Gauges in Engines & Transmissions

Consider using your existing temperature sensor which can report it's status through your OBD II port. I'm using an OBDLink LX and I can read the...

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08-12-2018, 05:38 PM

Eggman replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Ha! I'll bet you chase those young kids off your lawn too. Sorry, had to toss that in there. :)

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08-12-2018, 12:52 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Engine cranks but no start today in General Discussion

I've had the same thing happen with my car a few times. It's really strange.

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08-12-2018, 12:12 PM

Eggman replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Reduced fuel consumption is a performance aspect *all* car manufacturers are chasing these days. The Mirage design is one of, if not the, best in...

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08-12-2018, 01:43 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Engine cranks but no start today in General Discussion

Like inuvik said...this HAS happened to at least a few people. Check out this thread: Mirage won't start...cranks but won't fire

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08-11-2018, 12:02 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Regarding coasting in gear or out of gear...don't forget that Deceleration Fuel Cut Off has an effect. But that's a whole other discussion. :)

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08-11-2018, 11:10 AM

Eggman replied to a thread My 50MPG story in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

This is an interesting point. When I coast in gear, I'll usually see US fuel economy numbers ranging around 120 miles per gallon. When I coast...

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08-11-2018, 11:01 AM

Eggman replied to a thread CVT stutters during acceleration in Engines & Transmissions

What one is able to simply drain may vary from it's full capacity. A system flush can go through even more.

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08-11-2018, 01:42 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread New, mostly lurker for now in Introductions

Welcome! :cool: Can you tell us about your Carvana experience? I see the commercials all the time...I just wondered if the service is worth...

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08-11-2018, 01:07 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Roux de la Rue :: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hello Roux de la Rue and welcome to the Garage. :)

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08-11-2018, 01:03 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Engines & Transmissions Sticky Index (look here for good info) in Engines & Transmissions

The Jatco JF015E (CVT-7) CVT used in the Mirage has a heat exchanger that is mounted within the transmission housing and is tied in with the engine...

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08-11-2018, 12:43 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread CVT stutters during acceleration in Engines & Transmissions

Get the proper fluid into it. If that doesn't fix it, don't waste a lot of time hoping it gets better. Get it to the dealer so you can get the...

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