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

Today, 11:15 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Alternator @ 14.8v Battery @ 12.8v

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Today, 03:53 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

By neighbor, the gear head has one, we'll double check it again soon and post the numbers I promise.

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Today, 02:58 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Or just sell it and buy beer. Then send it over here.

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Today, 02:55 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Dirk...pony up a few bucks for a voltmeter that plugs into your power port. Here is an example of one. This thing will tell you what the...

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Today, 12:40 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Another one bites the dust, Repair questions in Technical Discussion

Like I said, it's spot welded together. $150 sounds like a bargain to me. You'll save a ton of time and frustration. The 2 upright sides of the rad...

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Today, 12:06 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Where to get Space Star badge in the US? in Mirage Owners International

Tri Diamond symbol is a century old and iconic. No need for a Mitsubishi badge IMO.

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Today, 09:45 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Wife's G4 just had the battery light come on again after 2 years. in Technical Discussion

Ghetto rigged G4 still going strong. I'm taking her down to the beach in Charleston SC. It'll be a good test to see how she'll hold up. So far no...

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Today, 12:23 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

This is an old thread...but related to the current discussion: 15,000 mile oil change analysis

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Yesterday, 08:15 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Where to get Space Star badge in the US? in Mirage Owners International

I want to delete the "M" and "i" and get an upper case "R" instead. Mitsubishi Rage just sounds cool.

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Yesterday, 08:14 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Gas reserve? Is it real, and if so how big is it? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

I'd stop going to Race Track 7miles. They don't use gas treated with Top Tier Detergent like Shell, BP, and Texaco does. My wife's best friend is an...

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Yesterday, 08:01 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Random odd or cheap for sale... in The Lounge

That kenworth is looking pretty good right about now. I decided to finish fixing my e-brake that's never worked on the weekend and found one a rear...

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Yesterday, 07:49 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Another one bites the dust, Repair questions in Technical Discussion

It's good to hear nobody was hurt. You're gonna be better off(imo) sourcing a used rad support. Unbolt the old one and bolt in a "new"(used one). ...

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Yesterday, 07:36 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

"Bearing", I see what you did there. Clever.

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Yesterday, 06:22 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Gas reserve? Is it real, and if so how big is it? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Just do what I do, wait til 2 clicks then stop paying attention until gas is pouring down the side of the car and puddling on the ground.

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Yesterday, 05:20 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Gas reserve? Is it real, and if so how big is it? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

That's believable. I pumped 9.2 us Gallons(35 liters) into mine once or twice. Either that or the gas pumps are out of whack.

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Yesterday, 03:58 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Where to get Space Star badge in the US? in Mirage Owners International

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32826780584.html

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Yesterday, 03:50 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Vancouver gas prices...highest ever in North America?!? in The Lounge

Sure..... https://usgas.ca/ Just use google.

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Yesterday, 12:46 PM

Fummins replied to a thread '14 Mirage DE Idle Fluctuation–Fuel Delivery Issue? in Engines & Transmissions

Anything is possible. There's a thread about all the different part number changes between the years. 2017 are supposed to have different...

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Yesterday, 12:14 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

All good recommendations if you bought your car new and were the only owner. If you bought used and can't verify what's in the system, there's...

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Yesterday, 12:25 AM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Roger that. Thanks for the heads up!

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05-23-2022, 10:06 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

It's the biggest city in the south. I don't count Dallas or Houston because Texas is half south half west, kinda it's own unique culture.

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05-23-2022, 10:04 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

We're you a Grady Baby 7Miles?

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05-23-2022, 09:11 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

I'm not opposed, but will likely give you a shout out on the trip back north. Driving all day on 6/16, and if it goes according to plan (insert...

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05-23-2022, 07:22 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

That'd be fun! I remember almost 20 years ago when some bad actor lit up the Big Chicken with a burst from an Uzi, spraying the beak and eyeball...

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05-23-2022, 04:18 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Someone in this thread said original oem that came in car is rated at 5yr/100,000 miles. My G4 is at the 5yr mark, but just under 70k miles. I figure...

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05-23-2022, 03:55 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

What km/Mike intervals do you recommend for coolant change?

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05-23-2022, 01:25 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

When you refilled the radiator for the last time with coolant, was it concentrate or 50/50 mix?

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