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Yesterday,
06:33 PM
foama
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Lubrication
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Somehow this thread seems to have an "old mechanic" / "old mech" / "deleted user" flavour.
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Yesterday,
06:29 PM
foama
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Amazing Bidness Economy, an MPG Parable...
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Mine is an 1.0L/3A90 with a slightly taller European MT. If I take my time in the countryside it will use about 3.9L/100km. That might be about...
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Yesterday,
06:15 PM
foama
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This is where your Mirage is going to rust out. (Body/chassis corrosion)
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There are plenty of these cars in Europe, but I have never noticed a single one with a rust problem! Mine is from 2014 and as far as rust goes, it...
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Yesterday,
01:15 PM
foama
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No red dot on new Enasave tires
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
My Enasaves are from 2017 and have both dots. When mounted they did not need much balancing weights.
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06-19-2024,
10:02 PM
Eggman
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Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry)
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Mirage Garage Discussion
Sold! Those parts have found a good home. :) Thanks Karl. You'll have to let us know what you do with them.
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06-18-2024,
02:28 PM
foama
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Lubrication
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Engines & Transmissions
In these parts, if someboy is really frugal, yet wants a good oil, they probably would settle for a VW 50700 compliant brew. Why? It is not that...
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06-17-2024,
09:23 AM
Eggman
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3 accidents, is it totaled?
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Body & Exterior
Hello dizzy and welcome to the forum. It's difficult to tell how an insurance company will decide on your case. Did you buy yours new or used? ...
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06-16-2024,
02:02 PM
foama
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Caliper Maintenance
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
In these parts, unfortunately those that reproduce most are those you would least want to be reproduced. Fortunately some of their offspring have...
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06-16-2024,
05:59 AM
foama
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Caliper Maintenance
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Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension
@mitsumi: Today I am always learning stuff, and thats completely normal. I grew up in an automobile workshop in the sixties. Just about everything...
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06-16-2024,
05:28 AM
foama
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Changing coolant in 2015 Mirage ES 98 K miles
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Technical Discussion
That should be OK. Recheck every now and then for air pockets. Under the cap it should be 100% full, and the expansion container about half full....
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06-15-2024,
08:04 AM
foama
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Caliper Maintenance
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With the handbrake off and the car up, rear wheels can be easily turned by hand. They should turn freely without any resistance or noises. Turning a...
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06-14-2024,
01:15 PM
foama
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Changing coolant in 2015 Mirage ES 98 K miles
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Technical Discussion
Before adding fresh stuff, try getting the rest of the old stuff out! Why? While both new and old collant may be suited for the car, the two might...
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06-14-2024,
01:01 PM
foama
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Lubrication
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Engines & Transmissions
@ Grumpy: In these parts, a good PAO + ester engine oil is cheap, cheaper than any well-advertized mineral-based brew. It only costs about three...
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06-14-2024,
12:51 PM
foama
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Where to buy new exhaust for my 2015, not including cat
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When I bought mine new in 2014, the entire underbody including axle bodies and exhaust were undercoated and painted. Today, the exhaust is fully...
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06-13-2024,
08:10 PM
Eggman
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Post your Mirage's best Selfies
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The Lounge
That's got to be the most simple & easy way to address this picture orientation problem. Thanks for sharing your solution.
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06-13-2024,
08:58 AM
Eggman
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Lubrication
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Thanks Grumpy Bear. Not sure if you saw the entire video but the pump is only a small part of the presentation. It covers all the areas of the...
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06-13-2024,
07:21 AM
foama
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Bird chirping noise during acceleration
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Technical Discussion
FYI our belt tension how to https://mirageforum.com/forum/showthread.php/4028-Belt-Tension-Howto
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06-12-2024,
09:41 PM
Eggman
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Lubrication
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Engines & Transmissions
Are all engines like this? Or just Toyota...
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06-11-2024,
09:21 AM
Eggman
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Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry)
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Mirage Garage Discussion
I need to move this stuff along. Let's put something together - PM? Can't tell if you're a night owl or an early bird lol.
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06-10-2024,
08:59 PM
Eggman
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Hello everyone!
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Introductions
I should clarify my statement. It has been some years but I seem to recall a forum member reporting their dealer swapped tires, maybe a radio...
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10 replies | 728 view(s)
06-10-2024,
08:42 PM
Eggman
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Mirage à trois - Atlanta / Southeast
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Meet ups & Get-togethers
Done.
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06-10-2024,
09:23 AM
Eggman
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Hello everyone!
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Introductions
I'm curious to know if your dealer made changes. Mitsubishi had a online service to see how your model was configured but it appears this is no...
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06-09-2024,
04:02 AM
Dookaughs
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solved my only cvt annoyance
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Engines & Transmissions
I too am utilizing the Sport mode when needed.
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06-09-2024,
12:34 AM
Eggman
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Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui
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Mirage Garage Discussion
Awesome editing - love the judicious use of sound effects & visual puns. The content was cool too. :) Just an fyi the end of your video included...
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