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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)
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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)
Alex1a1f (02-11-2021)
I agree with everything being suggested by everyone, but I would start with the checking of your cabin air filter. The only time I thought my Mirage sucked in the cold was when the cabin air filter was plugged up. Some mice decided to camp out next to it. It's as far as they got at least. I pulled handfuls of leaves, insulation, and other garbage out of that area. They did a number on it. I have had mice camp out outside my engine air filter element, too.
I check both area more often now (usually at oil change time) or when I sense an issue.
It's an easy place to start, & I like ruling out easy stuff first.
Seeing someone on the forum with greater Mirage knowledge sharing that knowledge with someone who has less is the best thing about this forum. Someone like Fummins has way more potential than myself to do that!
Likewise, guys like Loren can really lose me on some topics. I really admire what guys like Loren & Fummins can share with all of us. I also admire Daox's willingness to design products for our Mirages and sharing/selling them to us. I admire members like Dirk, who aren't afraid to ask questions & share concerns.
Those with the most knowledge probably need to remain sensitive to the crowd they are talking to sometimes. This is coming from someone who taught 7th grade science for over 3 decades & just spent 6 hours driving with 15.5 - 16 year old student drivers today. I am guilty of not being the best at this, too! I am not here pointing fingers at anyone.
There have been times when I have felt a bit bashed on the forum. I don't let it bother me, but it's bothered other members enough to personally email about it. I appreciate those who are that sensitive & caring. I consider them my Mirage forum friends.
From my experience on this forum, some of us could be better at times & that includes moderators. I am not excluding myself either. The positives shared here surely outweigh the occasional negative.
The world can be a yucky place sometimes. At times, this forum is a break from that for me.
Okay thanks y'all, sounds like it's the restricted heater core issue. Checked last night, and the heat does seem to be uneven from left side to right side... more heat on the driver's side to the passengers side. Stretch Armstrong test eh.
I also want to make sure I don't got no ice build up at the bottom of the windshield. I've never checked my cabin filter. Like Mark says, start with the easiest and go down.
Clearly the solution to this is taking it to the shop. But I think I can give them direction more now. Thanks!
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)
If you have never touched your cabin air filter in a 7-year old Mirage, I would most definitely start there.
It's a very simple task. It takes more time for me to empty my glovebox than change the filter. Here's a clip on how to do it (2015 Mirage used) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsI1BI_62YE
Take note that the video clip is only 1 minute long. That's how easy it is!
Paying a dealership to tell me cabin air filter is dirty would not make me happy at least.
dspace9 (02-11-2021)
Done. No cabin filter. So that's odd.
Edit: bought new cabin filter, $26 and change from car quest, but I don't know if that's gonna effect the heat. Still, why no cabin filter?!
Last edited by dspace9; 02-11-2021 at 05:08 PM.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 42.2 mpg (US) ... 17.9 km/L ... 5.6 L/100 km ... 50.7 mpg (Imp)