I just bought my 2021 Mirage. It's an awesome car. Nice to see another dude likes small cars. I'm loving the gas mileage. I'm typically getting over 45 MPG average, sometimes a bit higher if it's mostly highway. Car drives good, it's comfortable. I hope I continue to love it.
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
Right on!
@adriangoede74332 жыл бұрын
I’m on my second one. I’m planning on my 2022 being my last new car purchase. Going above & beyond in all areas to make it last on all fronts. After the couple in Minnesota traded one in with over 400k on it, that’s my benchmark. My rusty old Echo has 318k on it and I’m 100% sure it’ll go another 100k with proper maintenance.
@KekeeBlack2 жыл бұрын
@@adriangoede7433 A Mirage lasted 400k? Did it have a CVT? I’m 75k deep on mine and hoping to get it over 200k without replacing the transmission.
@adriangoede74332 жыл бұрын
@@KekeeBlack Yes, I’m sure there’s more out there. If you just do a Google search for one with 414k when it was traded in, you’ll find it. It was a plasma purple hatchback traded into the same Mitsubishi dealership it was originally purchased at in Minnesota. I can’t remember if it was a CVT or a 5-Speed. I love my 2022 & I’m looking forward to racking up the miles on it. The one thing I plan to do sometime soon is to treat the body to prevent rust issues in the future. There’s a Mitsubishi Mirage/Space Star forum out there that is a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that’s what I’m basing my rust treatment on. There’s a thread on there from a gentleman in Canada who lives in a particularly bad area for rust & he detailed every place where they can start to go. Fortunately I live in Illinois & while we can get some nasty winters, I haven’t seen anything approaching what he’s experienced on his. Mirages in general seem to be pretty resistant to rust, at least where I live. Then again, I think they come with a 7 year warranty against perforation so, that helps.
@YllaStar959703 жыл бұрын
We receive 70% of all learned information visually, which is what makes these 'how to' videos, so welcome. Thank you Erik.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@damonwalker75273 жыл бұрын
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@damonwalker75273 жыл бұрын
@Dane Bronson Thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@damonwalker75273 жыл бұрын
@Dane Bronson It worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy! Thank you so much, you saved my account !
@danebronson91473 жыл бұрын
@Damon Walker happy to help xD
@xeatcrowsx3 жыл бұрын
I'm here for the maintenance tutorial. I don't even own a Mitsubishi. You are very concise and a very effective teacher.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@stevemeade6072Күн бұрын
One of, if not the best you tube video ever. You sir are the best! So many quality ingredients..........such as not blocking the camera view etc etc. Good info. Thank you so much. Please know that you are appreciated.
@FarpointFarms2 сағат бұрын
Comments like this is why I love to make these kinds of videos. Thank you for the very kind words!
@Molonlabe078 ай бұрын
I just bought a 2019 G4 ES, I needed a good A to B and man this car is it. Going from $100 dollar fill ups at the gas pump to $27 the other day made me smile.
@FarpointFarms8 ай бұрын
the only down fall is the tiny gas tank. I think that is a great trade off to save $75 each fillup
@Molonlabe078 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms won't be a problem I'm not using it to travel long distances.
@anjighay45132 жыл бұрын
Love this video. Appreciate the honesty and gentleness in explaining the 'how-to's' and 'what-to-do's'. Love the rants, was not a bother at all; this is the stuff all in the mechanic industry should advocate. Thank you for helping us that might slightly uncomfortable, to have a measure of confidence to work on our own investment.
@danarenee46743 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Ive never owned a Mitsubishi til now, and I want to make sure that I know what to look for under the hood and where its located. As a female its sometimes easy just to take it to a shop, but the more I know the more I can prevent. Thanks again.
@CoolsBreeze Жыл бұрын
It's a perfect little city car. I can literally drive and park anywhere when the city is packed. Worth every penny.
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
We love ours. I just got back from an 8 hour trip with it. No issues at all.
@jaxandmore4403 жыл бұрын
I advocate learning to do things yourself and being self-sufficient. It feels good to do things yourself and you save a ton of money. Nice video. Thanks for putting it together for us.
@meagenb49683 жыл бұрын
My favorite of your videos of my favorite car 🚗 I do take my Mirage to tbe dealer but the tech is a really good guy, I hover outside the doors and watch. He explains as he goes. My hands, unfortunately, won't let me do thus type of stuff anymore. The spirit is willing.... Car looks good, shiny. Captain Mosquitoe, my Grey LE, is at little over 19,000 miles. Runs great, LOVE this car. Thanks for doing this video. You and Mrs. FPF stay safe and well.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! I keep praising this little car online so others will figure out what a great deal it is. Sorry to hear about your hands. I keep telling my wife that by the time a person has all the tools and talent to do everything, their body no longer allows them to!
@johna33573 жыл бұрын
I had a 2015 Mirage. As a young guy picking up girls in that car started getting embarrassing lol. Was a pretty good car. Ended up buying a Subaru Impreza.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
I remember those days. I had an 1982 citation. It was like birth control driving that thing!
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee3 жыл бұрын
Great video Erik ,, I’ve used Wally World Super-Tech synthetic oils for almost 20 years as well , in everything from my old play truck , my daily driver AWD Cherokee , and two other hi dollar “go fast” sports cars. I’ve drove them all like “I meant it” ,, never had any issues or engine wear problems . My truck hasn’t exploded yet after 11 years , anyone in the passenger seat as a witness on any given off road adventure with me could testify, after tap dancing on the rev limiter half the trip , ITS GOOD QUALITY OIL 🇺🇸
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
It's time tested stuff, and the cost is super cheap compared to the name brands.
@XMagicStar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this terrific video, Eric. I don’t see the Mirage getting much videos on KZfaq related to maintenance and this was the best one i’ve ever seen. Keep up the great work!! :)
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@samarafujioma6588 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your videos on Mirage care! I bought a brand new 2023 Mirage just over a month ago, and I adore the little car! I'm not much of a car person, but I wanna learn everything I possibly can to make sure it stays well maintained. This is super helpful!
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@2334juan3 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, I've been looking for a good and informational video for the Mirage and you did not disappoint. I'm 22 and got a used 2017 Mirage SE with 21.5k miles on it back in June of 2019 and so far the car has been great. It is a bit difficult to find good videos for it and so far I've managed to get by mainly because my father knows cars quite well and it's not exactly a difficult car to deal with. Just yesterday(March 26) I changed the shoes and it was much easier than I thought it would be. I spent about 35 minutes on the first one and only like 12 mins on the second one since I knew what to do already. Weirdly enough the shoes were rather worn out and it only had 31.7k miles on it at the time, and as far as I know those are it's original factory shoes it came with. You are right about the dealers though, I have 0 trust in them and would much rather spend more time doing it myself than paying someone an absurd amount of money for them to MAYBE do the job and even less likely do it well. My friends make fun of me for it and call me cheap but I always ask them how they know the dealer is actually doing what they paid them for. I've seen my dad have enough bad experiences with dealers to know better than to trust them with my vehicle. Even high end dealers sometimes can't get the job done correctly. In August of last year my dad took his GT3 RS in for a bit of light work and calibration. He always take pictures of just about everything so that if there's any damage whatsoever he can easily provide proof and have them fix it on their dime and not his. Well,long story short, he ended up having the dashboard replaced. When he went to go pick up the vehicle and began inspecting it, he noticed that the dashboard didn't fit correctly and it stuck out a bit near on the edges of the passenger and drivers side near the AC vents. When he told the parts manager he was told that because it wasn't the "original" dashboard that's how they all fit. He asked how that is since they're made to the specifications of that vehicle and why it wouldn't fit it as it should. They told him there was nothing they could do. He told them to take off the dashboard and to put the old one back on if they weren't going to do their jobs properly. He called corporate and let them know that that specific dealership was unwilling to do a job he had paid for properly. Within 15 minutes they were redoing the dashboard and what a miracle it was that suddenly the new dashboard was an exact fit. Funny enough though, I called pepboys before I changed the shoes on the drums and they wanted $350 just for just the labor which is more than twice what the shoes AND drums cost, like how ridiculous is that for something so easy. I figured that if they didn't charge too much I'd let them do it so I could enjoy my Friday night. Sorry for the long ramble. Really do appreciate you making this video though, will definitely help when I service it again.
@bgdtlbrs2 жыл бұрын
Did you feel anything unusual with the drums when you were driving or e-braking or were you just checking the wears on it
@2334juan2 жыл бұрын
@@bgdtlbrs I didn’t feel anything weird for either, but I thought I might as well inspect them when I was changing my brake pads. I have a bit of a heavy foot so I’m usually going quite fast and braking rather hard do it does make some sense they would get worn out rather soon, but not to the point they’d have to be replaced... I think. I am going to check them once again at around the 5k mark to see how they’re doing that way I can determine whether it’s my driving style that caused them to waste away so quickly or if something is wrong with the drums.
@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын
Great post. I have my own “Pep Boys story” involving cv boots. That was my one and only visit to PB. I ended up with a refund for their alleged work
@ginon.7329 Жыл бұрын
Great video. As stated, applies to all vehicles. A video like this will "encourage" many to do some of the minor, minimal maintenance that should be done on their vehicles.
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
@williambeck63642 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Mirage with 100,000 miles on it. I follow the regular maintenance schedule so I change the synthetic oil every 7,500 miles. The old oil never looks black or old. I believe changing it sooner if you're a conservative driver is unwarranted. This is a modern engine.
@thecalmcharismatic3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic vid bro! Thankyou so much. Got a 17 mirage and trying to save money by doing all the work myself. I appreciate ya!
@hookyjo723 жыл бұрын
I'm sure your aware that B-12 can also be used before you change the oil, pour about a half a can into the crankcase and let it run for about 10 minutes, it cleans Oil pump screen and everything. I love the stuff
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Yes! This car is so new and I plan on keeping it kept up with so I shouldn't have to use it that way.
@gregoryfaulkner53453 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thanks for this great video and channel for what looks like is going to be a great car for the money and for my transportational needs. The KZfaq algorithms recommended this video to me just today. Last month, I bought a new 2020 ES 5-speed for $11,820; $13.1K OTD; less the trade. I traded a 2017 6-speed manual Kia Soul, and believe it or not, this 78 hp manual Mirage has more drive-ability performance than that 130 peak hp Soul. I've now got a $93/month payment on a brand new car with few sacrifices. The Mirage represents an amazing price for any highway vehicle sold in America. Heck; we've got a UTV at work that cost us more than this car cost me; and we got the UTV at a lower price than a retail customer can get it. My first recorded mpg for a tank of gas, manually calculated, was 44.6 versus the lie-o-meter's 48.2. I'm using only top-tier gasoline to reduce long-term carbon build up on injectors. The manufacture date on my new car tells me it was already fourteen months old when I took delivery, so I'll probably do the first engine oil/filter change at 3K and then three times per year after that first one, which should put my changes at the 5,000-5,500 mile mark. I'll rarely exceed 65 mph in this car due to my rural commute route. I'll mostly be cruising 55-60 mph due to being on state routes; not interstates. However, my route has some fairly significant and long grades to climb daily. The closest dealer to me is an hour-and-a-half away, so I'll definitely being doing my on routine preventive maintenance. This video was perfect. I'm hitting the subscribe and like button right after this post. The ironic thing is that there is a truck load of new Chevy Spark's sitting at a car lot 5 miles from where I live that I could have picked up for about the same price, but the Spark, even though it has some advantages over Mirage, just didn't do it for me like the latter. To me, Mitsubishi put the design money towards the more important attributes that I need in a cheap and reliable commuter car. More utility space, more warranty and more mpg.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help. I agree the Spark is just not a good car. I looked at them too, but I've also worked on many of them and they just don't hold up. That Mirage will last as long as you want it too as long as you keep up with it.
@hugoknight15 ай бұрын
Great video! I own four of these Mirage's for my driving school. The ONLY reason I bought them is because of they are super simple to work on (I do all my own work), the climate controls are still actual buttons instead of on a screen, and the fact that they come with a spare tire! A rarity these days.
@FarpointFarms5 ай бұрын
Right on! Who knew that a spare tire would be an extra add on to a car- what a sham. There cars are great to learn on and like you said, easy to work on
@ghostiease Жыл бұрын
I HATE going to a mechanic because I just feel like they are never fully honest with me and I can’t trust anyone. I drive a Mitsubishi mirage and these videos have helped me so much to become more comfortable working on my own car and at the very least advocating for myself to a mechanic
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
It is comments like these that make me glad that I can help. When the economy goes south- mechanics will rip people off even more. Most repairs are simple if you have a little knowledge
@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын
Even in a good shop, the quality of the work is no better than the tech’s training and diligence. I always wonder if the tech is in a probation period due to his inventiveness or laziness.
@cootason3 жыл бұрын
I usually go to independent mechanic for servicing of my used cars. they give us a 10 year warranty in Australia for these cars now which is great but then they put as long as you bring it to them for all servicing lol.
@joseysmilez7701 Жыл бұрын
I watched the whole thing! Thank you for this video. I have a 2019 and I am trying to maintain it as best I can just hard to find trusted mechanics and stick to one that won't over charge and take advantage. I do have a question tho, we're you cleaning the gas tank? What does it do? I never realized that was a thing
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I was adding fuel additive- it helps to clean/maintain the fuel system- I was using Marvel Mystery Oil
@platec47983 жыл бұрын
This was a very informative video. Thanks for posting. I think you nailed it well with using an OEM filter made by Denso. They make great filters. My dealer gives me the small O ring for the drain plug inside the filter box along with the oil filter. I will continue to follow your postings. Maybe do up a video of a Mirage being undercoated and prepped for winter. Plate [C]
@Fernie-vv2ei10 күн бұрын
i love that intro
@FarpointFarms9 күн бұрын
Thanks!!
@hiramabiff8852 жыл бұрын
About to buy onw of these for my 16 year-old son. I agree with your comment about car designers having to work as mechanics for two years. I built a 1965 Mustang over a two-year period as a new car. For the most part back then the engineers knew their poop. The screaming exception was in placement of the fuse panel. Unless you're a friggin Hobbit it's a major CF to get into it.
@adamvondran Жыл бұрын
Great video for all the non car people out there.
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍 It is comments like this that keep me making videos
@4KVegas2 жыл бұрын
Owned a 2017 Subaru WRX, owned originally, did all my maintenance, I ended up making $2919 and drove the car for 5 years and 46K on the clock. I'm hoping the new 2022 Mirage SE paid in full cash last me the 5 years as well. Love owning free cars by doing maintenance and upkeep and all records.
@jcjetta723 жыл бұрын
I was wondering when the cvt fluid should be changed, I have a 2018 with 20000 miles. Great video by the way. These little cars get far too much hate from reviewers.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
I would do it right now. I plan on doing mine every 20K.
@anguslean40583 жыл бұрын
Use Amsoil CVT fluid. It's the best with a higher flash point then Mitsubishi. Also every 30k is fine to change it also it has an online filter.
@myobboy99732 жыл бұрын
So agree, if a kid has not been learning from a guy like you and serviceing his dad's car since 12-year's old, then he should not even get a place at engineering college in the first place.
@stendecstretcher56782 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for your professionalism and honesty.
@mikeez54553 жыл бұрын
Really nice job, thanks for the tips.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@happyscrub2 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to watch this one day. I think I'm going to buy one. Maybe you should make a short version of this video maybe 8 minutes long with a link to this one for the whole shebang
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
I know that it is long, but I was trying to be very detailed and through. I might have to see if I could make one shorter.
@AladdinSaneNYC3 жыл бұрын
I say that it would take a very special lady friend to really dig the Mirage, and I'm sure they exist. An open minded, non square free spirit!
@jgnealis9 ай бұрын
Hi, I love all your videos I just bought a 2024 Mirage G4. I love it. I,like you, like to do my own maintenance on my vehicles. It has been a while since I bought a brand new car. Does it void the warranty at all If you do your maintenance on oil changes and transmission changes as well? I’ve heard as long as you have the receipts and keep a log and use the proper fluids that it should be ok. I just want to see what you ran into at all. Thanks again keep up the videos!
@FarpointFarms9 ай бұрын
I use only OEM parts and keep detailed record of what I do. I think if you do that, you should be good
@ricardonieves43893 жыл бұрын
Sadly people i the us think Giant=Good when it comes to cars that have made manufacturers leave only big expensive suv which forces people to go used or buy a car they can’t afford.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
This is the car everyone should have, but its also the one no one wants. Priorities are all messed up these days for sure.
@ricardonieves43893 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms not everywhere do I live in Puerto Rico and Mitsubishi's are everywhere here. In my family we own 2 and they have been flawless
@RoelLopez923 жыл бұрын
Very awesome and detailed video good job.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I wanted to make it so everyone could do the maintenance.
@amusingkiwi9586 Жыл бұрын
Needed this fr im a teen and i got this car for my first and want to know how to take care of it thxx
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
You got this!
@littlebearish2 жыл бұрын
You can continue your rant cause you speak the TRUTH! Engineers are jerks!
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
Well... You certainly are not wrong about that one!
@TheIanDrexP3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS COMPREHENSIVE VIDEO!
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@jacintogomez87553 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Hey I need you're expert advice with a 2000 mirrage de 1.8liter.would you have some time mabey?
@rosarioroberto58237 ай бұрын
Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Would you provide me with the link to purchase the car lift you are using. Thank you so much for assisting me and keep producing more videos.
@FarpointFarms7 ай бұрын
This lift isn't avalible right now, but eBay sells similar items. Search of Mid-rise Scissor lift.
@rosarioroberto58237 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms thank you so much for the prompt response
@FarpointFarms7 ай бұрын
anytime
@nightstorm91282 жыл бұрын
I have the older version of this car ...the 2004 to 2013 Mitsubishi colt 1.1 engine ....there almost identical to this car...mine is 2011 and in almost 11 years not one thing has gone wrong..all I have done is new brakes tyres filters oil bulbs wipers coolant brake fluid..but other than serviceable items nothing has been needed to be changed....there is 153 thousand miles on it now and it runs like a clock.....5k oil changes all the way...
@_D.I.Y. Жыл бұрын
Hey! 5K miles or Km?
@reggiewalker11113 жыл бұрын
I have a Mitsubishi Mirage this video was a god-sent. I want to know why my engine shakes and I've replaced all but one motor mount and that's at the bottom
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
thank you
@ACoustaDC3 жыл бұрын
Maybe because it's a 3 banger... they tend to be a bit wobly.
@hunterberg21893 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, saved and liked as well.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
I am glad that you liked the video. My goal was to make it possible for the average person to work on their car not having to rely on taking it to a shop for simple repairs
@JoesGoldenGarage3 жыл бұрын
Man you got a great laid back style. Natural speaker. Thanks for showing us this. I am considering a new old stock 2019 manual if I can score a deal. we shall see. Joe from Georgia
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! You will not regret that purchase!
@noahalves5279 Жыл бұрын
Really good video. Thank you.
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@seanmcgivney76312 жыл бұрын
I have a 2017 Mirage, bought used with 53,000 miles. I changed the oil at 58,000 with Mobile 10 w 20 .
@seanmcgivney76312 жыл бұрын
Sorry, I notice after I changed the oil, I bought the hi- mileage version. Now for a split second the engine knocks. Did I mess with the higher mileage oil?
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
I would suspect your oil filter. Cheaper ones may not include the anti drain back valve. Use an oem one and see if it changes.
@ronaldderooij17743 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, good that somebody just shows car specific what should be done. Speaking of which, I drive a 2015 model Mirage CVT. I have driven cars for 40 years now. I am a son of a car mechanic that has driven cars for 50 years until he was unable to anymore. Never we did anything more than was described in the service manual of any car we ever had. They all had some issues now and then, but we never had failing gearboxes, leaking radiators, or problematic oil consumption in the engine. It is unnecessary to do more oil changes than prescribed or put extra cleaning fluids in. Waste of time and money. Just do what the manufacturer says. Nothing more, nothing less.
@shaikatarivas58332 жыл бұрын
Thank you Erik. Great video. Very helpful!
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@dodgeman338 Жыл бұрын
Where did you find that car lift? I also have a 2015 Mirage 5-speed stick. Love it and extremely reliable
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
That is a Harbor Freight mid-rise lift.
@microcolonel Жыл бұрын
The oil filter position is a shame, seems like it would be especially annoying if you don't have a full size lift... But otherwise no problems. :+ )
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
the filter is a bit of a pain-
@elmecanico49432 жыл бұрын
Very nice video. Would love to take my car to your shop for service.
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
I made it so anyone can do a service, sometimes shops will take advantage of people financially(only for their benefit)
@lasleandras Жыл бұрын
Puerto Rico they call them mini Rams
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
That makes them sound even cooler.
@gregnixon1296 Жыл бұрын
Dealerships won’t be this careful with your car. Techs are paid by the task - so, the more they do, the more they earn. Cutting corners is the standard. I will not ever go to a dealership for service unless there is no other option.
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I can not agree more- they way that they pay techs now, it encourages fast and sometimes sloppy repairs. If you can do it yourself, it will be better
@itsjustmeleanne2 жыл бұрын
Hello Eric thank you so much for the information, I would like to ask if you have video for fuel filter in our mitsubishi mirage
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
Not yet, But I'll be posting a video on air filter and cabin filter replacement soon, and in the spring, I'll do one on CVT filters and fluid.
@jo97323 жыл бұрын
Please give us an update on the mirage and how it handled the cold. Thanks so much.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
She does great in the cold, the mpg is a bit less than if it is warm. Not brave enough to take her our when there is salt on the roads
@AladdinSaneNYC3 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms How does your Mirage do in snow? ♐
@coltenle2 жыл бұрын
Our customers and our receptionist say they do great here in Missouri.
@zoomjoo3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm considering this car. A couple questions-- is the Marvel similar to adding Seafoam to oil? Do you know if Mitsubishi uses good sensor and solenoids? My last car has given me headache after headache due to bad solenoids and switches. Do you know if the manual transmission is a good option? And do you rustproof the underbody of your car, and if so what do you recommend? I've used a light coat of ACF50 on my motorbikes but it's a bit pricey. Thanks! Liked and subbed.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Marvel is way easier on the engine than seafoam when used in the recommended amount. It's a light cleaner that works in both oil and gas. As for the Mirage engine, it's a time tested engine. No major or minor issues to note. Many go nearly 100K with out a check engine light of any kind. I rust proofed mine (there is a video of it) and used rustolium professional undercoating. It's holding up well. I also painted the control arms and rear beam with a few coats of regular black paint to protect them a bit.n
@aaroncostello88123 жыл бұрын
The recommended OCI of 7500 miles is pretty safe on these cars. The same Mirage sold in Europe has a 12000+ mile OCI (20000 km), but doesn't get that huge powertrain warranty we get here in the States. I bought my Mirage new with 14 miles on it, and at 168,000 miles I have no problems with the engine to report. It got religious oil changes every 7500 miles...just like the book says. Nothing wrong with shorter OCIs except for the cost, but I don't think they are all that necessary.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear yours is doing so well, as a mechanic I cringe a bit at the 7500 mile oil change
@aaroncostello88123 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarmsI am a mechanic also, and like you I grew up in the 'every 3000 miles' era. But oils really are worlds better now and modern engines run a lot cleaner. They just don't need the oil changed that often anymore.
@kylemas20053 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Mitsu suggest 7500 mile changes with OW-20 though?
@luisvilla7993 жыл бұрын
I really want a beater car that is reliable and is easy to maintain would you say this car is reliable
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
100% so. This is a very simple car that is also easy to maintain!
@luisvilla7993 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms thanks amigo looking to purchase one in January!!!
@toddcrumbaker12073 жыл бұрын
The Mirage is a very reliable car. My 2014 had 110,000 miles on it when I traded it in for my 2019 mirage. In all those miles all I did was regular service. It’s an excellent little car.
@luisvilla7993 жыл бұрын
@@toddcrumbaker1207 thanks will buy one in March
@nuk3fishydude9023 жыл бұрын
@@luisvilla799 u got one it?
@ACoustaDC3 жыл бұрын
Hey... considering getting one of these cars.... is that oil filter easier to get top side? I have an 04 xterra... by far the easiest oil change I have seen on a vehicle.
@edwardfoehring88273 жыл бұрын
I luv the lift !!!!!
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Me too! That thing has saved my back so many times.
@futureshock74253 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms do you know if there are places you can go where you can rent lift time?
@ayomaggotz2 жыл бұрын
Informative, thank you. Subbed and liked
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I hope you enjoyed the video
@futureshock74253 жыл бұрын
I did a 5k oil change and damn that oil was black Gonna be doing 4ks from now on
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Was that with full synth?
@futureshock74253 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms yeah, but its got 160,000 miles
@ShaunYCheng3 жыл бұрын
@@futureshock7425 your mirages has 160k miles? that's great!
@anguslean40583 жыл бұрын
Use Amsoil and their filter. It's the best oil out there
@panchovillasmith82183 жыл бұрын
Curious what lift you have? I amncurrentky looking at the bigger lift jack as I also have a old 01 dodge ram truck and a mini. Also thanks for the great video
@icecrypt1242 жыл бұрын
Hello.. great video... i want ask you something.. I got a ford fiesta 2007 1.25 75cv.. and i was thinking to buy a new car.. and it was a Mitsubishi space star 1.2 80cv in portugal.. did i doing something wrong or is was a good car for me...??
@shaunbarr18562 жыл бұрын
I've had so much issues replacing front and rear brakes wearing out and making noise around everty 30.000 2014 model
@kylemas20053 жыл бұрын
In your professional opinion can a Mirage hit 200k miles without cvt failure if fluid changes are done every 30 to 50k miles?
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
If it's maintenance is done (filters and fluid) I don't see any reason to believe that they can't. I've seen neglected ones make 160k with original fluid so, I have every reason to believe it.
@mustafahmanuel5713 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric I want to buy a Mirage but being only 3 cylinders how would it handle 1hr highway drives at 68mph? I drive a 4 cylinder on the highway and I feel like it struggles staying at 2500rpm especially on even slight inclines, I cant imagine a 3 cylinder. Would it be advised to take it easy in the mirage to save then engine and/cvt? I have a bit of a heavy foot 😅 I really loved the video so much I subscribed and looking forward to the next service intervals
@federal66162 жыл бұрын
It's ok. They trick them out in the Philippines.
@stevenvaughn8431 Жыл бұрын
I know its from a year ago, but the car does just fine on the freeway. If you can drive a manual i would say buy the manual versus the auto as it's way better at acceleration. My manual with 3 people in the car will get 38mpg on the freeway doing 80mph
@Hunter-xy6qq3 жыл бұрын
Eric, why do you call it a farm? I don’t see any animals or crops around?
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Take a look at my older videos. I have Chickens, Turkeys, Goats, and Rabbits. I also have 2 garden plots and now a bunch of raised beds.
@Scubfan183 жыл бұрын
I like the song catchy! Is that you singing?
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
No, that is Marky Shaw. Great guy!
@denro03 жыл бұрын
I missed the drawing @ The Midnight Cafe yesterday i suppose.
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was yesterday at about 7:10 pm.
@bobbysfv7 ай бұрын
My 2018 MIrage ES 50k miles, all service correct, new battery. It will occasionally crank no start, any suggestions? No codes, mechanics cannot find anything wrong and cannot reproduce problem. I just put some BG 44k in it hoping it may help.
@FarpointFarms7 ай бұрын
Best guess is a defective fuel pump relay or an issue with an immobilizer (anti-theft) not recognizing your key. The occasional problems can be the hardest to diagnose since they happen infrequently
@bobbysfv7 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Wouldn't it code if the pump relay was bad?
@bobbysfv6 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Thanks, tried different key and replaced batteries, wouldn't fuel pump throw codes? I have zero codes. Could it be flooded?
@TheBen34942 жыл бұрын
I have a question I want to do my own oil change so 3.2 quarts is Three quarts of oil plus a half a quart of oil added would be the right measurement?
@sugizotakuro Жыл бұрын
what is the viscosity for the engine oil that you use? usually the mitsubishi service center here in malaysia will use 0w20. just changed to 0w20 at a normal service shop. but in the manual book there is a diagram about what viscosities to use. and the choices even goes to 20w50. is it okay? i saw a sale on 5w30 oil. might want to keep it for the next service. what is your opinion?
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I have and will use the 0w20 full synthetic. I would not be terribly confident using anything else.
@sugizotakuro Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms okay then.. thanks so much for the opinion.
@youtubetroll6620 Жыл бұрын
doing your own maintenance, VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY PERIOD
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
I can assure you that as an ASE Mastertech, that is will not void your warranty- Use OEM parts is key. Doing mods will void your warranty, not maintenance.
@ferrari250lm3 жыл бұрын
I am interested in knowing what kind of lower radiator support this car has. Is it steel that is welded to the body, is it steel that is bolted to the body, or is it some sort of bolted in composite part? Thanks.
@nodak813 жыл бұрын
It's made out of foil and paperclips.
@coltenle2 жыл бұрын
Spot Welded stamped steel. Light taps into curbs can push the core support back. I see this multiple times a day.
@ferrari250lm2 жыл бұрын
@@coltenle Thanks. I was wondering how they do against curbs and parking stops, etc.
@KingCRISAS1710 ай бұрын
Can 10w30 be a substitute for the 0w20 oil?
@FarpointFarms10 ай бұрын
It's not recommended.
@KingCRISAS1710 ай бұрын
@@FarpointFarms noted. Thanks
@La_verdad_es_libertad Жыл бұрын
Is this a direct injection or port injection engine?
@FarpointFarms Жыл бұрын
Port Injection. No issues with carbon build up on the valves.
@La_verdad_es_libertad Жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms that’s great. I’ll buy it then, it seems to be a pretty good and reliable car
@bigchills71943 жыл бұрын
lol my local Mobil 1 speedy oil charges 92.50 for an LOF !
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
$92 that is crazy
@luciusael3 жыл бұрын
Timing belt or chain?
@JoesGoldenGarage3 жыл бұрын
What if your oil turns black quickly after a change and has a fuel smell to it?
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
That would indicate a fuel issue. Too rich. Is the check engine light on?
@JoesGoldenGarage3 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms no it’s not on. I drive a 2006 Audi A6 with a direct injected 3.2 v6. Nothing is ever easy with this car
@SHAHMRUGESH2 жыл бұрын
LIKE AND NICE VIDEO.
@edwardfoehring88273 жыл бұрын
Erick, do i have to use clutch when shifting to higher gears ?
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Not with the CVT. It's all done internally.
@edwardfoehring88273 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms its a ford fiesta 5 spd manual trans. I read its harmful to clutch components, ? If your not grinding gears what gives ?
@BonsonPylon3 жыл бұрын
This car has 10,000 miles on it by the way
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm sorry I forgot to mention it.
@AuthorLindsay2 жыл бұрын
New dating goal… find a guy that can do all this car stuff for me 😂 My mirage is a disaster lmao
@FarpointFarms2 жыл бұрын
I love this, This video makes it that you can do these simple repairs.
@AuthorLindsay2 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms I once tried to change my tire and it rolled down the hill into an algae filled pond and disappeared. I can’t be trusted with car stuff 😂
@princessmafia00163 жыл бұрын
Where do you live... I need supervision lol
@edwardfoehring88273 жыл бұрын
That is 1/2 a V8 !
@FarpointFarms3 жыл бұрын
0-60 in whenever.
@meagenb49683 жыл бұрын
@@FarpointFarms Not when you use the sport mode! Tbat's why I love the LE, I use sport mode to get me up to 60 or so, before switching to Eco. Happens fairly quickly, not bad for a 3-cyl car!!!