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This frequent cycling of the compressor is normal. My 2019 ES does the same thing, especially if I have the AC dial set on the coldest position and the fan on high. It does take a while for the...

LF - Just to keep everything apples-to-apples, maybe we do this cycle check with settings on something specific. I'm thinking Max fan, Recirc. Is that the settings you were on when you did the...

The only dealer I have EVER heard of having a problem with anything remotely similar to this was a Nissan and a Mazda dealership back home voiding the warranties on vehicles who had their oil changes...

That may actually be true in Canada, but it isn't in the US because of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act of 1975. This law codified and standardized rules and responsibilities pertaining to warranties...

Do them yourself, log mileage on your receipts. Literally never been a problem for anybody in North America.

I received my Kat's engine block heater an hour ago. The Kat's directions don't say anything about applying silicone grease before installing. It suggests cleaning out the hole with compressed...

Today's discussion & recent cold weather inspired to order a block heater, too. I found some differences in prices while shopping from my recliner.

Kat's 11812 engine block heaters -
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Since the Mirage is fuel injected and computer controlled you should not have to touch the throttle at any point to start the vehicle. As long as the battery is strong enough to crank it over then...

I suck at explaining, I'm sure many others could explain it better. But... It's basically pouring too much fuel into the engine(usually while starting it), enough to soak the spark plugs so that they...

I started mine ( an '18 GT ) @ 05:00 this AM. It was -32C on the gauge in the dash. I do have a block heater & also a Battery warming blanket ( 50 watts ) & it started like normal. I still have the...

A lot of cars run on 5W-20 & 5W-30 oil year round, & they have been doing it for decades. I wouldn't overly fret about it. Saving the 5W-20 oil (good deal) for the summer months & sticking with...

When it gets that cold, it can be a combination of a number of things. Thicker oil may be a sight factor. I've never been impressed with factory batteries in any vehicle that I have ever bought...

What year is your Mirage? Some early models got recalled for cold start issues.

175/80 R14 is the absolute largest tire that will fit stock ride height. You can do the math to determine total outside tire diameter. Then estimate/take into consideration your drop. Not sure if...

Amen. It always amuses me when someone is shocked that a brand new item could be broken. My favorite is, "I don't understand, it was working fine yesterday." My response is always the same,...

Hey luckyforrest, do you suppose it's because that side gets loaded down more? I should check mine now that you mention it. In fact, I'm pretty sure I swapped my rear springs (from one side to the...

It's an imperfect world, stuff breaks. That's why you have a warranty.

Unless you've got heavy stuff in the back of the car, and more of it on one side than the other, your heights shouldn't be...

Could be an indication of a blown rear shock. Back to the dealer.

I agree. The following 14" tire sizes would be a better fit.

165/65r14*, 22.4”, 0%
185/60r14, 22.7”, +1.3%
175/65r14, 23.0”, +2.7%


185/70r14 are 24.2" outside diameter & would have a...

I might go 185/60, but I think 185/70 would be too tall.

LOL...that's exactly what I was thinking. ;)

There is no way to shim this axle. The hubs are welded on, not bolted on.

The only possible adjustment (without bending it, which isn't factory-authorized, as far as I know) might be some slight...

Your initial front toe numbers were way off. Here's what your wheels looked like before your alignment. Imagine looking at your car from above. Your left front wheel was pointing inward...and your...

luckyforrest, there are no adjustments for the rear axle. If you think it is better than before, great.

Some repair shops offer free alignment checks but charge for adjustments. Perhaps you can...

There are reports on this forum of dealers refusing warranty service to modified vehicles, and this includes wheels not purchased through them. I hope you have your original wheels - it would be...