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Today, 12:07 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

If you're not interested in using multiple websites for recording what you do to your Mirage, you can use your forum Garage entry too. Just make a...

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Yesterday, 09:15 PM

ModernistDinosaur replied to a thread For Sale: OEM Floor and Cargo Mats, Hubcaps in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Ah, my bad! I misread you. I'm going to let them ride for a bit. Let me know when you're in Columbus, though—I'll reconsider then. Allow me to...

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Yesterday, 12:10 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

I’m not sure I’m following this correctly. Is there something to avoid with Viscosity Index Improvers?

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Yesterday, 12:06 PM

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

Consider using the forum Fuel Economy Log to track (and brag about) your numbers. Be sure to check out the results of others.

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Yesterday, 01:53 AM

sunbeam replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Mirage likes the 0w40 redline, I am using the 5w30 molygen year round now. The redline just seems to get used up at about 4000km to me.

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09-08-2024, 11:09 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Not many. That's why I suggest Grumpy's experience in lubricants might have changed opinions here. I was a proponent of 0W-20.

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09-08-2024, 10:34 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Shoulda had this insight ten years ago. Imagine how many Mirage engines (and owners) might have been saved from wear, scuffing, noise, etc...

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09-08-2024, 07:13 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Congrats on the new car Grumpy!

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09-08-2024, 06:30 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui in Mirage Garage Discussion

I’ve been driving around with a burnt out headlight for a while. I was undecided as to whether I keep running the halogen bulbs or go with some...

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09-08-2024, 03:27 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

This is a good point about the 'strength' of a Mirage - its economy. I changed my driving habits to maximize this economy, and it responded like no...

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09-08-2024, 03:17 PM

sunbeam replied to a thread Raven :: 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage G4 ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Congrats on your new mirage! Looks sharp.

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09-07-2024, 11:43 PM

Fummins replied to a thread HELP, loud metal scraping noise at higher rpms in Technical Discussion

I forgot about this clip. Sounds familiar

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09-07-2024, 08:54 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

Okay, but what's the make & model?

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09-07-2024, 08:40 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Starting a youtube channel in The Lounge

I haven’t posted any vijeos in a while. Here’s a quickie of our last trip out last weekend. Was fun, as usual. So far this year I broke 1 wheel,...

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09-07-2024, 06:46 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

Nope. Not when I get to work on stuff like this. 07 Tahoe and 20 f-350 it’s taking a bit to get back into the swing of things. I only have so much...

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09-07-2024, 06:04 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

It's a cheap, down & dirty form of geothermal. Gotta keep the critters & waters out of the pipes though.

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09-07-2024, 05:33 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

No, it just vents air out of the attic. Air is pulled up through the soffits and out the top, there are already a bunch of other vents but they don’t...

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09-07-2024, 05:17 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

Is that fan supposed to ventilate the whole house? Those fans are great so long as it's not too humid although the thermostat should be mounted in...

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09-07-2024, 04:32 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I see scams on facecrack now and then. Then the next day see ads saying they got ripped off by sending a deposit to some Scammer lol. It’s usually...

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09-07-2024, 04:21 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

I bought a portable ac unit from crappy tire about 12 years ago. Planned to return it after the heat wave died. Turned out they had a zero return...

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09-07-2024, 04:10 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

Does it make you miss the good old days yet?

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09-07-2024, 04:06 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

I spotted a few more Mirages in the last few weeks on my way to new work. A grey 2021+ hatch one day then a red 14-15 driven by a girl then right...

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09-07-2024, 10:08 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Our "heat" wave in The Lounge

What's the make & model?

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09-06-2024, 03:21 PM

ModernistDinosaur replied to a thread For Sale: OEM Floor and Cargo Mats, Hubcaps in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I'll take $200. I'm out of town until the 15th, but I can ship once I'm back. Sound good?

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09-06-2024, 01:54 PM

sunbeam replied to a thread Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage in Engines & Transmissions

Cost effective and you will know buttery smooth shifts when you change the gear oil often.

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09-06-2024, 02:25 AM

Fummins replied to a thread HELP, loud metal scraping noise at higher rpms in Technical Discussion

Heat shield. Go under the car and bang on the exhaust with a rubber mallet or fist. Go all over the place. They typically brake off at the rear cat...

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09-06-2024, 01:46 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Good thing you didn’t bite the hook.

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09-05-2024, 01:25 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

I misread your post. I read sienna not sierra. That little lock that’s in the tube wasn’t the issue. There is a safety latch built into the actual...

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09-05-2024, 02:10 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

I didn’t know Toyota was into that too? I only got 2 10 day trips and went out again last long weekend. Might go out one last time in October, money...

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09-04-2024, 05:18 PM

sunbeam replied to a thread Lubrication in Engines & Transmissions

Not a fan of mobil 1 for this car. Have not tried the penzoil. @Grumpybear agreed, am not sure of the need for oil analysis.

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