For those that don't know, you can look up recalls here: https://www.mitsubishicars.com/owner...e?q=recallinfo
For those that don't know, you can look up recalls here: https://www.mitsubishicars.com/owner...e?q=recallinfo
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Do you know what weight oil is in it?
My thought process: could it be oil the previous owner put in it that was too thick for -30C.
But I'm sure you changed the oil after you got it.
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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)
Not sure what previous owner did. I there was a slightly overdue oil change sticker from a quick lube place when I bought it. I changed it right away with 0w20, the same that I use on the company cars, the only difference is I used a wix filter.
A lot of the work cars have a bit of a knock when really cold but I only know of that one car that's noisy like mine. It might even be top end or piston slap. I don't hear it when floored and reved over 3500. Mostly under light-medium load when warm or all the time when cold.
Last knocking engine I recall owning was a k car. I over revved it and put a rod through the block, because racecar and because it was free and I didnt care. But I don't beat stuff like that anymore. I baby the Mirage(for some weird reason) and flog on my rzr only.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Found a couple of threads that look relvant:
40,000kish Miles - Engine Replacement
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And suddenly I need a new engine!?
Sorry it took so long to find these. Searching the forum is difficult on the phone.
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runs great just don't like to start.
Edit: --and--
Valve noise on start-up!
Specifically,
Last edited by Eggman; 01-22-2020 at 08:11 PM.
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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)
Fummins (01-22-2020)
Since it is a used car & the history of it is unclear, I would take it in for the early recall for those cars. The recall specifically seems associated to you what you may be describing. If nothing else, you will have documentation that there is an issue should warranty work need to be done later on.
ECM REPROGRAMMING FOR ENGINE KNOCKING DATE: February, 2016
NOISE - SERVICE CAMPAIGN
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...03104-0335.pdf
I took this from one of your own earlier posts. I would have the recall done before jumping to conclusions, but I know less about cars.
Thanks for that. I just messaged the previous owner, hopefully he kept some records. Hope for the best expect the worst lol
I just found this too.
https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...ht=piston+cold
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
I'm still not convinced that the 'over rich' at cold startup (fuel remapping) would cause engine failure. Thinking of all the cars I have owned, most carbureted, many with hand chokes.....and I am certain that they were run very rich at cold startup many times. Most were small block V8 Fords with 2100/2150 2bbl carbs. And one carbureted Mitsubishi 4 cyl. And....many years ago, I ran 10W40 all year round, even in single digit temperatures.
I suspect the metal shrinking due to excessive cold....as I believe IchabodCrane mentioned. Fuel? I can't imagine how that little bit of fuel could cause damage to the cylinders.
But maybe it can? Just seems strange to me. Wonder how many cars did not get the reflash done and ran for 100-200k miles?
Fummins (01-22-2020)