2016-Oct-16
Replaced damaged left side mirror with an aftermarket part from Rock Auto.
Disabled automatic air conditioning, saving fuel and prolonging life of the compressor.
2016-Nov-29
Added WeatherTech floor liners and KDLINKS R100 dashcam.
2017-Apr-05
Added OBDLink LX
2017-Apr-30
Installed a Fumoto F106SX oil drain valve for easy, simple oil changes.
2017-Aug-23
Installed a ZeroStart 3100111 Engine Block Heater
2017-Oct-19
Adjusted clutch
2017-Oct-25
Added experimental warm air intake ducting from over exhaust manifold to air filter box inlet (Removed 2018-Jan-20)
2018-Jan-20
Battery replaced.
2018-Jan-30
Added grill block. Between the two, I think the grill block is more effective than the warm air intake.
2021-May-7
Fuel pump, gasket & lock ring replaced to address a Evaporative Emission System leak.
2016-Nov-02
Rear axle replaced.
2018 Jun 14
Installed Daox Rear Sway Bar
2019-Feb-13
Purchased an Air Lift 60724 1000 Series Air Spring Kit, to be installed soon.
2020-Dec-22
Removed broken Daox Rear Sway Bar and installed the Air Lift air bag suspension.
Increased tire pressure for improved fuel economy.
Summer Tires: 4 Dunlop Enasave (165/65R14) on Mitsubishi Mirage ES factory alloy rims (stock wheel set for the 2015 ES.)
Winter Tires: 4 Dunlop Wintermaxx (165/65R14) mounted on Mitsubishi factory steel rims.
2017-Nov-26
Picked up an extra set of Enasaves and the Dunlop Wintermaxx tires from forum member Zero.
Eggman (03-14-2021)
I've seen larger operations (mostly local sugar shacks doing public demonstrations) using a Lot of heat to get a full rolling boil out of a large pan of sap, presumably in order to evaporate as much water as possible. I usually keep my pot just at boiling, sometimes below boiling. I suspect the hotter temperatures might carmelize the sugars and darken the finished product. Not that that's a bad thing. Lighter syrups are usually judged as higher quality, and that's where I usually get that buttery taste. That and not letting the sap sit for too long, getting stagnant before being boiled down. I've tapped silver maples in the past but this year I think I got a sugar maple, which is nice.
Thanks. I should probably post some new pictures but it hasn't changed much, which is nice. One of these days if I find a deal on some Mini rims...
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Friday, May 7 Sunnyside Mitsubishi replaced my fuel pump, gasket and lock ring under warranty to address the very small evaporative emission system leak. Took about an hour to do and so far the code hasn't returned. I haven't been driving it much though - with the nicer weather I'll drive my Jeep more and more, and the nicer weather is definitely upon us. I'll have to check the evap system using my OBDLink LX to see how it's doing.
There was a big delay in getting the parts. On top of that, the service manager was out of commission - I think my work got lost in their shuffle. After a phone call to check on the status of things, the parts were found and the appointment was scheduled.
Other than that, Speck hasn't even reached 40,000 miles. Hard to tell how long I'll hold on to it but at this pace I doubt I'll wear it out.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Dealer list price of the fuel pump assembly is $836. That's probably a $1000+ repair at the dealer.
Was this covered under your 10 year/100K mile powertrain warranty or the emissions warranty?
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
Yes, this work was covered. They didn't say which warranty it was covered under. Symptoms showed before my five-year ownership date so it could be either the five-year or the ten-year. Or it could be some federal seven-year requirement for emissions. Either way, I didn't pay a red cent for this.
Sure hope it doesn't come back.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Top_Fuel (05-17-2021)
I don't really understand how the fuel pump would be the culprit in an EVAP problem. Tank gasket, sure. But if it were that I bet you'd have been occasionally smelling fumes/seepage.
But I'm not an engineer. I just play one on the Internet.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
One word: plastic
Check out this thread: EVAP code: Busted fuel pump housing fixed!
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
MetroMPG (05-17-2021)
Aha!
So that would leak outside the top of the tank. No fumes detected, Eggman?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)
No fumes were noticed outside or inside. So there's an access hatch under the rear seat that when removed will reveal the fuel pump assembly. Maybe that's why I never smelt anything - it was under that little access plate? I looked over the old fuel pump but didn't notice any big problems - but I didn't look real close at the top of the assembly for any evidence of fuel leaks or discoloration. Missed an opportunity there...
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)
Nothing new to report really. I haven’t been driving Speck much during this nicer summer weather. It’s at around 40,000 miles on the odometer.
I like to think that I take care of it but I don’t exactly coddle it either - after all it’s just a car, and mostly a winter beater for how I use it. There hasn’t been any big changes to it (still has the original drivetrain thankfully.) It’s been driven carefully, mostly around town with the occasional road trip.
Still on its original Dunlop Enasaves too, though I had to plug a hole in one last year. I have to add air to it every now and then but the plugged tire still works just fine. The Dunlop Winter Maxx snow tires are holding up great, no problems there. I ought to change the engine oil soon, and there’s a spare set of front brake pads and rotors waiting on the shelf for when the time comes for replacement.
This car really has served its original intent - cheap, reliable transportation. And I’m pretty thankful for that. I got it so I don’t have to wrench on it every other weekend because that’s not really how I want to spend my time anyway.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)