Is the Eclipse RS AWD?
The Eclipse was available in seven trim levels: Base [Only available in 1996.5 (mid-model year)], RS (Rally Sport), GS (Grand Sport), GS Spyder, GS-T (Grand Sport Turbo), GS-T Spyder, and GSX (Grand Sport X=AWD).
What kind of engine does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have?
According to The Fast and the Furious: The Official Car Guide written by Eddie Paul, the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse has 420a 16-valve dual overhead cam 2-Liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 165hp before turbo.
Who was the owner of the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Although the Eclipse was legally registered to “Brian Earl Spilner” it was funded by the LAPD-FBI task force. In the aftermath of the car’s destruction, Special Agent Bilkins complained about the $80,000 price tag.
Why was the Mitsubishi Eclipse destroyed in The Fast and the Furious?
Without knowing, Brian drives the Eclipse into Little Saigon, Johnny Tran ‘s territory. Tran admires the wrench work put into the Eclipse before destroying it in a surprise shootout that triggers a massive explosion in the engine, due to the canister of nitrous oxide that were in the car, and the Eclipse gets obliterated.
When does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Engine go off?
This sound is only heard when car is put into Direct gear drive. Till the car is in parking mode, the sound is not there. Also, this sound is not heard on rest of the day. It only comes when the car is cold at start and also goes off once I drive the car for 5-10 miles. I guess the problem, is only until the car gets heated up.
What kind of oil should I put in my Mitsubishi Eclipse?
An old “trick” dealers use on cars that have this kind of problem is to put in a 100% synthetic oil like Syntec. That kind of oil will still burn but it will have zero blue smoke. Just an idea if you are thinking about trading the car in or just don’t want the smoke.
What causes a backfire on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
A backfire is the cause of incorrect air/fuel mixture or timing. Also try some injector cleaner for a couple tanks of gas. Having the injectors pressure cleaned by an auto shop would run around $110 so it’s best to try that first. Check the condition and tension of your belts.