Register
Help
Remember Me?
Home
Forum
Forum Home
Latest Posts
Featured Topics
Hot Topics of 2020
Forum Actions
Mark Forums Read
Quick Links
Today's Posts
View Site Leaders
Mirage Garage and Gallery (923)
Mirage Modifications & DIYs (139)
Fuel Economy Log (199)
Advanced Search
Member List
defensivetackle88
defensivetackle88
Senior Member
Find latest posts
Find latest started threads
Mini Statistics
Join Date
08-24-2021
Last Activity
05-23-2022
09:09 PM
More
1
Friend
Mark
Recent Visitors
The last 9 visitor(s) to this page were:
Christopher_B
,
CROSSBOLT
,
Fummins
,
jpsulisz
,
Little Magician
,
Mark
,
mohammad
,
Rocket_the_Raccoon
,
vintzend
This page has had
1,357
visits
Tab Content
defensivetackle88's Activity
Visitor Messages
About Me
Friends
Garage
Tab Content
All
defensivetackle88
Friends
Photos
New Activity (
)
Please reload this page to view the 200+ new activity items that have been created.
Older Activity
Yesterday,
07:27 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Coolant
in
Technical Discussion
But it may get some extra TLC if I change it @ 70,000 miles now (4,700 miles instead of 5,000). I like 5,000 mile oil/filter changes (give or...
see more
107 replies | 53230 view(s)
Yesterday,
05:19 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Vancouver gas prices...highest ever in North America?!?
in
The Lounge
$3.99/ gallon was in Minnewaukan, North Dakota. They have a single credit card pump across the highway from the high school. That's the only gas...
see more
208 replies | 25672 view(s)
Yesterday,
05:10 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Gas reserve? Is it real, and if so how big is it?
in
Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage
Maybe the gas pump is rigged in their favor? You pay for 10.195 gallons of gas when you are only getting 9 gallons or something? I joke, but I...
see more
60 replies | 11263 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:40 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Coolant
in
Technical Discussion
Unlike engine oil, coolant is easier to test yourself. If I bought a used Mirage, I would make sure it had the proper coolant. Then I would follow...
see more
107 replies | 53230 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:10 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
Coolant
in
Technical Discussion
I actually watched your coolant change before I saw it posted on the forum, because I am one of your subscribers. :) If you have the right tools,...
see more
107 replies | 53230 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:04 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
Vancouver gas prices...highest ever in North America?!?
in
The Lounge
The world would be a better place if everyone used the metric system. Since 4 liters = 1.05669 gallons, it's really not that hard to compare...
see more
208 replies | 25672 view(s)
Yesterday,
03:42 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
Coolant
in
Technical Discussion
Schedule 1 & 2 are the same for the engine coolant - Factory coolant should be changed at 120,000 miles (192,000 km) or 96 months (8 years). ...
see more
107 replies | 53230 view(s)
05-22-2022,
08:39 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
10-Year Mitsubishi Warranty Question
in
Engines & Transmissions
In the States, the 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty does not transfer to the 2nd owner of a Mirage. The 5-year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper...
see more
10 replies | 208 view(s)
05-21-2022,
08:26 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
What's the farthest you've gone on a single tank of gas?
in
Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage
My G4 5 speeds with aftermarket hubcaps goes far as 330 miles and takes 7.5 ish gallons of refuel. That's really good for hauling family of 4 with...
see more
40 replies | 10113 view(s)
05-21-2022,
08:18 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
Vancouver gas prices...highest ever in North America?!?
in
The Lounge
Here in California it's nearly $6 per gallon, at least for me.
see more
208 replies | 25672 view(s)
05-21-2022,
08:12 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
25% tint on back window and side windows all around? Any experiences with this tint%?
in
General Discussion
Mines ceramic tint. 0% rear windows 22% front windows Windshield - TBD as I'm unsure how much more would it take to effectively cut down heat...
see more
13 replies | 378 view(s)
05-19-2022,
02:26 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
Selling my 3-cylinder car
in
The Lounge
What are the odds of a little old lady from Arizona or New Mexico (that drives to church & the grocery store once a week) owning a 2017+ Mirage ES...
see more
26 replies | 1355 view(s)
05-18-2022,
11:34 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
How to prevent paying $$$ for needing to prematurely replace a key transponder
in
Mirage / Space Star Specifications and Options
My local ACE Hardware claims they can make a key for most any car. They also have a machine that will do laser cut keys, too. I purchased an...
see more
48 replies | 22164 view(s)
05-18-2022,
08:51 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
How to prevent paying $$$ for needing to prematurely replace a key transponder
in
Mirage / Space Star Specifications and Options
The remote power locks and transponder chip are two separate items. Remote power locks require a battery to operate. The transponder chip is a...
see more
48 replies | 22164 view(s)
05-18-2022,
07:25 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
White Bear Mitsubishi already discounting 2021 Mirages
in
General Discussion
Dealers can't sell something they don't have. Bergstrom Automotive is the largest car dealership (36 different brands) in Wisconsin. They...
see more
215 replies | 29279 view(s)
05-17-2022,
08:04 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Programming with Autel Maxisys Mini
in
Technical Discussion
Plan B would be removing the one working transponder chip and attaching it near the ignition switch. The original key & any extra you have made...
see more
16 replies | 4282 view(s)
05-16-2022,
05:40 AM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
What did you do to your Mirage today?
in
General Discussion
You installed it yourself? If so, was it hard because of the airbag? I want to get 3 leather steering wheel too.
see more
2075 replies | 758768 view(s)
05-15-2022,
05:39 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
Mirage G4 PHEV
in
Mirage / Space Star News
A mirage hybrid would be awesome although cost-ineffective. It would has to be far apart from the Corolla hybrid and maybe Ford Maverick. Yeah I know...
see more
3 replies | 980 view(s)
05-15-2022,
10:40 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
How much insurance do you have, and how much do you pay?
in
General Discussion
"There are just two states that don't require car insurance: New Hampshire and Virginia."
see more
32 replies | 10605 view(s)
05-14-2022,
04:40 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
AC Hose PN
in
Engines & Transmissions
Bummer about the car! Glad no one is seriously hurt!
see more
25 replies | 797 view(s)
05-13-2022,
05:54 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
6th gen Mirage production history/sales trivia! Mar. 20, 2012 launch
in
Mirage / Space Star News
I would conclude any new version of the Outlander Sport will become a rebranded Rogue Sport clone. If you like Nissan products with a Mitsubishi...
see more
27 replies | 15925 view(s)
05-11-2022,
04:29 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
Web Finds: 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage SE 5SMT USA
in
For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds
Here is a couple. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/ece5d5b3-ec5c-4e0c-8942-843a10985857/ https://www.carmax.com/car/22694045
see more
40 replies | 7588 view(s)
05-10-2022,
03:17 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Radio turns on with the car
in
Interior, Audio & Video
Due to backup cameras being in all newer cars, I have to believe all radio screens turn on automatically. There's no way around that. I would...
see more
17 replies | 622 view(s)
05-10-2022,
12:12 AM
Mark
replied to a thread
Radio turns on with the car
in
Interior, Audio & Video
It's just a guess on my part, & I didn't quote a Mirage owner's manual. I have an older simpler factory radio. Everything changed in 2018 when...
see more
17 replies | 622 view(s)
05-09-2022,
09:36 PM
defensivetackle88
replied to a thread
Chevy Spark discontinued. 2022 is its last model year.
in
Mirage / Space Star News
Wow, it worst than I thought. https://gmauthority.com/blog/2022/05/chevrolet-spark-sales-numbers-figures-results-first-quarter-2022-q1/
see more
217 replies | 18919 view(s)
05-09-2022,
08:14 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Radio turns on with the car
in
Interior, Audio & Video
Try this experiment & report back - "Hold down the radio power button for four seconds. Just pressing it will only temporarily mute the audio,...
see more
17 replies | 622 view(s)
05-09-2022,
08:02 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Rev Matching. Am I doing it wrong or is it just the Mirage??
in
Engines & Transmissions
This is a thread about driving manuals, & we are still on topic! That deserves some credit! :)
see more
20 replies | 1178 view(s)
05-09-2022,
07:32 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Rev Matching. Am I doing it wrong or is it just the Mirage??
in
Engines & Transmissions
I drove one manual vehicle for 14 years without a tachometer. I wonder how I pulled that off? :) I can't relate to what you are sharing, but...
see more
20 replies | 1178 view(s)
05-09-2022,
06:18 PM
Mark
replied to a thread
Radio turns on with the car
in
Interior, Audio & Video
Odd? I have a 2017 ES, & my radio never turns itself on. Mine would stay off forever, unless you turn it on. I go weeks without having the...
see more
17 replies | 622 view(s)
More Activity
No More Results
No Recent Activity
1
Visitor Messages
Mark
-
03-04-2022
03:15 AM
View Conversation
Cleared it
Showing Visitor Messages 1 to
1
of
1
About defensivetackle88
Basic Information
About defensivetackle88
What's your favourite thing about the Mirage?:
40+ MPG and manual transmission
Location:
Los Angeles
Country Flag:
United States
Statistics
Total Posts
Total Posts
198
Posts Per Day
0.72
Visitor Messages
Total Messages
1
Most Recent Message
03-04-2022
03:15 AM
Visitor Messages for defensivetackle88
Total Thanks
Total Thanks
0
Thanked 39 Times in 23 Posts
Find all thanked posts by defensivetackle88
Find all posts thanked by defensivetackle88
General Information
Last Activity
05-23-2022
09:09 PM
Join Date
08-24-2021
Referrals
0
1
Friend
Mark
Senior Member
Showing Friends 1 to 1 of 1
2022 Mitsubishi ES
Find latest posts
