1996 Mitsubishi Mirage Repair Question
Topics covered: Vacuum leak, Coolant, Noise.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.
Asked on December 14, 2011
Hi I own a 1996 mitsubishi mirage. It is tiptronic. The problem is that it surges quite badly whilst driving, I cannot even accelerate properly. I took it to a garage and paid hundreds of dollars. On the quote it says they did this.. 'Tuneup, remove and c
This is my first car, it ran fine when i first got it.
Have owned it for about 3 months.
I dont tend to drive it in manual
It surges mostly whilst accelerating or going up a hill, not really when cruising along a straight.
Have owned it for about 3 months.
I dont tend to drive it in manual
It surges mostly whilst accelerating or going up a hill, not really when cruising along a straight.
Asked by rianakateAnswer
Replied on December 14, 2011
Have you checked for vacuum leaks?
Replied on December 14, 2011
hey, yes apparantly that was checked. everyone i have asked is stumped on what it could be
Replied on December 14, 2011
I have to be honest, it sounds like a vacuum leak. Was it checked by a certified tech?
Replied on December 15, 2011
okay i will look into that, i noticed today my car makes a whistling, squeeling sort of noise? would that be related to the main problem?
Replied on December 15, 2011
It could be. Do me a favor... Check the belt. Make sure nothing is getting on it like coolant, oil... Something may be causing it to slip.