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Today, 02:04 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Oil filter sandwich adapter in Technical Discussion

I think Beetlejuice was Michael Keaton's best role. The Batman films seem to be an actor's career killer. Look what it did to Val Kilmer. At...

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Today, 01:09 AM

Chris996743 replied to a thread Body & exterior aftermarket parts index in Body & Exterior

I think you have to submit a request at the bottom to find out any details.

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Yesterday, 09:45 PM

Eggman replied to a thread To repair or not to repair? in Body & Exterior

Maybe your dealership service department can help.

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Yesterday, 08:56 PM

Eggman replied to a thread TPMS questions in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

And they can be reprogrammed to another TPMS if they are sold.

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Yesterday, 06:42 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Rod-rattle at hot startup fixed.... in Engines & Transmissions

Ok, here is where the Mirage Forum Brain Trust starts over analyzing things. 3banger, don't take this too seriously. It's just what we do here.:)

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Yesterday, 02:46 PM

Daox replied to a thread Heater core coolant shut off valve in Engines & Transmissions

You will want a 3 way heater control valve to do this properly. Shouldn't cost much. Most cars have these valves for the reasons we have seen already.

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Yesterday, 12:30 PM

Daox replied to a thread Alternator delete with regen braking modification for better MPG in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Had another hiccup with the circuit today. Again the voltage shot up to 15V. So again I knew what it was. This time I went and grabbed a needle nose...

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Yesterday, 11:44 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Rod-rattle at hot startup fixed.... in Engines & Transmissions

I could be wrong but in my estimation a rod knock should be addressed by Mitsubishi under warranty, no? In any case, I'm glad you found a solution...

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Yesterday, 08:47 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

I modified the thread title to indicate the failure, making future searches easier. Also included the solution in the first post. Thanks benwerks.

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Yesterday, 02:33 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Mitsubishi Mirage vs. Chevrolet Spark comparison in General Discussion

How's it running? CVT holding up well?

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Yesterday, 02:01 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread The 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage won both “Best Economic Performance Award” in Mirage / Space Star News

100k units sold in the North American market since 2014. Who'd of thought it?

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Yesterday, 01:40 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

Im just glad it was a bearing and not the alternator, those are like $800 on Mitsuparts.

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Yesterday, 12:44 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Oil filter sandwich adapter in Technical Discussion

jerseydaredevil is alright - they just didn't get the answers they were looking for. Who knows - there might be something there. For example, if...

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08-19-2019, 05:13 PM

Daox replied to a thread What did you do to your Mirage today? in General Discussion

I tortured my bump stops. 700 lbs of boxes plus 150 lb me. Took them to the UPS store ~1 mile away through my road which is entirely ripped up...

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08-19-2019, 05:01 PM

Daox replied to a thread Rockauto sells Power Stop truck brakes for a Mirage in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Woohoo. Isn't it nice when a company fesses up and does the right thing? Very cool.

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08-18-2019, 04:23 PM

LetItMarinate replied to a thread FS: Mini 15" Wheels! in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I'm interested BUT I live in Springfield MO :/ what's the shipping look like?

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08-18-2019, 03:48 PM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

I don't think I'll be very effective in trying to explain how an alternator works here, but I'll give it a try. Refer to this Wikipedia entry for...

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08-18-2019, 01:35 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

So the universal alternators for sale at Autozone wouldnt work because of the ECU?

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08-18-2019, 11:42 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

I'm not sure how you could do that. I'm pretty sure the alternator output voltage is controlled by the ECU. I don't recall any alternator...

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08-18-2019, 11:38 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

That's a lot of acronyms.

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08-18-2019, 02:31 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread whats that noise? Update: Alternator bearing in Engines & Transmissions

Would any of yall trust an aftermarket universal alternator to replace an expensive Mitsu one?

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08-18-2019, 02:13 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Ok but Im not sure if my coolant is OEM Mitsu? Its blue and Im not sure if they top off fluids at my last oil change which was done at the dealer. If...

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08-17-2019, 08:25 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Found a new style of Enasave! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

All good points. Then why does the Mirage typically lose a bit of fuel economy when riding on 175 wide tires instead of the factory 165s?

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08-17-2019, 07:31 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Thanks guys! The forum really should be featured by Mitsubishi as an added bonus to owning a Mirage. You guys are that good! Really doubt the Chevy...

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08-17-2019, 05:38 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Excuse my ignorance Im a car novice. My coolant is asian blue but not sure which brand. I dont want to mix, as suggested on this board, I just want...

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08-17-2019, 04:58 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Hey Mark I hope you don't mind that I embedded the video in your post. I'm sure it will be helpful in explaining what you are saying about coolant...

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08-17-2019, 12:47 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Found a new style of Enasave! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I'm pretty sure it includes the hardness of the tire's material, whatever mix of materials it may be composed of. There is a tradeoff between...

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08-17-2019, 12:26 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread What fails inside the cvt? in Engines & Transmissions

Yeah, most climate change research has stated we're past the point of no return. All the hybrids and solar energy isnt going to change anything now....

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08-17-2019, 11:59 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread What fails inside the cvt? in Engines & Transmissions

Yeah your friend is living my nightmare, he's in my thoughts definitely. Will Nissan help? This sounds like Nissan CEOs need to be called in front of...

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