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    report on fluids - usage (and fluids it doesn't consume) :)

    As I mentioned about a year ago, I had to add a little coolant (the blue stuff for Asian cars). After almost a year, I have found that consumption to be around maybe 10-12 ounces. For me, this is about 18k miles. Not bad, I suspect it's normal as the overflow has a vent hole so a little bit may be lost through evaporation.
    Happy to report that at 38k, my car is not consuming any noticeable amount of oil. I was low on washer fluid, though
    This car reminds me of the (very popular) Mitsubishi and Chrysler import cars from 70's and 80's. I still have a 1981 Colt and it uses no oil, starts every time, inexpensive and easy to work on.
    Now, if they would start producing a small pickup. A Mirage with a pickup bed. 4WD.



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    Thanks for the report.

    Quote Originally Posted by tomrad View Post
    I still have a 1981 Colt and it uses no oil, starts every time, inexpensive and easy to work on.
    Wow! That deserves a thread... please! Pics!

    I nearly bought one of these with the factory 8-speed manual transmission. (Hi-lo selector on a 4-speed).

    Or make a garage page. And your Mirage too...
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        click to view fuel log 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)


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        click to view fuel log 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)


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