Is it safe to tow a Mitsubishi Mirage?
Mitsubishi doesn’t provide a towing rating for the Mirage, so it’s not recommended that you tow with it. If you do choose the tow with it you should check with your insurance company, as you might be in breach of the conditions of your policy.
Can a rubber belt be replaced on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
When the belts had just been replaced, they were nice and clean, but after a few kilometres have passed and contaminants have been able to build up, you might be back to square one again with a screaming rubber belt.
Why does my Mitsubishi Mirage screech under load?
A pulley with a worn bearing can start to squeal when under load, such as when you start to accelerate and the belt has to speed up. Also, any coolant or oil on the belt can make it screech, too.
What was the original name of the Mitsubishi Mirage?
The Mirage has a complicated marketing history, with a varied and much convoluted naming convention that differed substantially depending on the market. Mitsubishi used the Mirage name for all five generations in Japan, with all but the first series badged as such in the United States.
What’s the backseat split on a Mitsubishi Mirage?
The Fiore was often abbreviated to Lancer or Lancer F in international markets, eschewing the “Fiore” suffix. The sedan’s backseat folded in a 60/40 split, just as for the hatchback.
What was the compression ratio of a Mitsubishi Mirage?
The small turbocharger, of Mitsubishi’s own manufacture, unusually sat between the intake and the twin-barrel carburetor. The engine was equipped with a knock sensor, enabling it to run on petrols of various octane ratings. The compression ratio was also unusual, fairly high for its time at 8.7 to 1.
When did the Mitsubishi Mirage 1400 GT Turbo come out?
A more sporting turbocharged 105 PS (77 kW) version of the 1.4-liter engine was made available in Japan from September 1982 as the 1400 GT Turbo. The small turbocharger, of Mitsubishi’s own manufacture, unusually sat between the intake and the twin-barrel carburetor.