Mitsubishi Mirage Questions & Answers

Radiator fan should only kick in when it needs to i.e. it won't spin as soon as you turn on the car. It will eventually start spinning when you are stuck in traffic (you'll hear it click on) but shouldn't need to if you're driving in normal conditions as there is enough cooling via the normal airflow over the radiator.

I do mine every 100,000 km - also change all the other belts and check water pump for leaks while doing the timing belt. replacing a leaky pump works out cheaper if done during the timing belt replacement.

Yes just check before you buy

25W50 mineral oil is the standard, but I have use Semi Synthetic 10W40 on my 2003 model without any problems.

It is easy but if you dont have knowledge please check youtube videos if you are willing to do it. But i recommend take it to mechanic. Dont risk it.

i had mitsubishi mirage before and radio code was 3152, try if it works.

It's not something I've noticed, sorry. I guess that modern radiators are so reliable these days that it's not something I think about. Check with your dealer.

I purchased my Mirage in January 2017 at the 2016 plate clearance, it is a 2016 model, I have exactly the same issue with the green temp warning light coming on when you first start up the car then going off by itself a little later. I was going to bring this up at my 1500km service... but since you are having this issue also, perhaps it is a common thing.

Hi cfm,
Thanks for your question.
1996 Mirage (almost 20 years old car) with 190K means the life of the car has almost gone.
Keep in mind that if you buy this car, you have to do a major service when it hits 200K. The biggest service would be, changing the timing belt, (which can cost approximately $300-$400) and you also need to check and replace breaking pads and disks if necessary.
My advice is, if you really need to buy this car, take it to a mechanic and get a complete assessment what's needs to be done or not.

Adam.

Adam is right - no matter what 2nd hand car you're buying, spend a couple of hundred dollars and get a full inspection ( NRMA or similar ) - you just might save yourself a lot of grief and $$$$$$. Having said that, a well-looked-after Mirage is pretty much bulletproof. Have had our 1997 manual model since new and it now has 150000km on the clock.Over and above normal running costs ( oil, plugs, filters, tyres, brake pads etc etc ) it has cost about $1200 in repairs over the past 18 years. Have replaced the timing belt twice, the brake booster once ( slight leak ) and the gear selector gate.
$1600 for a 1996 model is below the average. Cars advertised on www.carsales.com.au today vary from $1800-2500 for a manual and $4000 for an auto. Odometer readings vary from 109000 to 338000km
With 190000km on the clock, the life of the car you're looking at will be dependent on how well it has been looked after. Get an inspection and good luck.

Mitsubishi's are usually bullet-proof. Our 1997 Mirage has never missed a beat. By comparison, the new Mirage is quite small with a small motor, so don't expect anything spectacular. It would be a great little car for tootling around town.
For a review, go to www.mynrma.com.au/motoring-services/reviews/mitsubishi and then look for the Mirage.

Hi Morgul, I'm looking at doing country drives as well and am a bit worried about the small engine and long drives, I'm going to be doing the entire nsw coast!!

Hi Tammy,have had no problems so far,bought Car new,goes very well uses very little petrol,I'm very happy with Mirage.

I would go to the dealer and ask them why this is happening, if they are no help contact a tyre specialist au has Bridgestone, Kmart Auto or Goodyear to get their opinion. I agree that this is quite strange And have never run into this problem on any car.

Check tyre pressure, this is common If left for a long time unnoticed

Mine had power steering, i'm not sure if it was a factory option or not? i'm fairly sure it was standard...but Best to check when you test drive the car.

Mine was not fitted with power steering - however my upgrades with wheels and tires saw 16"x 7.5" tyres - you just have to crawl the car forward or backward and turn the steering wheel and not fight it. I never saw the need all through those 6 years I owned my Mirage.