Sometimes I feel like the engine is going to blow when having to slam on the gas lol

Hi, I have a 2015 model with 133,000 km on the clock.

Recently I've been finding that while the car is running I can't change gears. I have to turn the car off in order to shift into first and then somehow get home (only been local so far). Doesn't happen all the time though.

Anyway I took it into a mechanic and I'm guessing they didn't have the same issue because their notes say only downshifting 3rd-2nd gear is the problem. He even told me I could keep driving it and just skip from 3rd to 1st, but on the way home I ran into the same problem and had to just drive first all the way home.

So anyway what does this point to? They suggested a gearbox repair but obviously didn't diagnose and suggest a fix for this issue other I've been having.

So I got a 2017 mirage 5 speed picked it up with 50k kms(31k miles). I love the thing so far, the only thing I've noticed is there's a slight whine when releasing the clutch in 3rd gear(like coming off 2nd going into 3rd). I don't know if it's just because of the load or something worse(🤞 hopefully not), I'm hoping it's just a fluid issue. I was looking at redline MTL 75w-80 GL-4 but, was wondering what do you guys recommend? And if you have any clues on what the whining might be, that would be appreciated too! Thanks!

I’m trying everything but I’m in awee I can’t find out what’s causing my horrible mpg . Probably about 26 city 30 -33 max highway I have a 2019 mirage le 135 miles. I’ve done many fuel treatments in the past 4 days please don’t suggest that. That code has been active for a while and my mpg on my dash is showing anywhere 26-33/34 avg. I do have code P0421 show up for bank 1 warm up cat but I ran cat cleaner and it disappeared and cars acting fine. Tomorrow I’ll be cleaning the throttle body and fixing that sensor. Anyone have suggestions? I was told do a smoke test for leaks in exhaust but that was for the cat code. And I really don’t think that’s it. I was told to replace the upstream o2 sensor because it could be lazy but I don’t got a code for it and I don’t got money to throw around playing guessing games anymore.

Okay so as most of us know,a mirage has a small engine,and it takes time to merge onto a freeway or start up a hill from a complete stop. Now I don't wanna put the gas to the floor because it'll probably damage my engine and it won't make the car go any faster than it's already trying. That being said,I get lots of a$!hol@s riding my bumper,honking,flipping me off,as if I'm purposely trying to slow everyone down. Can't stand oregon drivers,they are all inconsiderate. But they speed up on me,cut me off etc. Any opinions on how to handle this better?

Because at this point,I am developing road rage,and it's affecting how I respond to other things in my life. Yes,they're THAT bad here...especially to those of us in smaller cars,and I'm just at my fkg wits end...

Had to drive my 2023 Mirage Hatchback BE through a windstorm in southern Utah this past weekend and nearly passed out from fear by how much I got knocked around.

In hindsight, seeing the wind advisory I probably should have postponed the ride back home, but ultimately it really got me thinking about getting a mod to fix the body roll issue.

I keep seeing adding a rear sway bar being mentioned. So far the only listing i’ve seen for the mirage is on ebay but i’m curious if sway bars from similar cars (like the Honda fit) would work as well? Could I get a shop to install it for me if I provide the part?

Total newbie when it comes to mods so open to correction and any alternative suggestions! Thanks!

2019 MIRAGE LE

Originally when I got this car I’d average 33-38mpg or more. Now for months it’s been only getting 28-33 MAX mostly lower I did replace so much the main o2 sensor all sorts of suspension brakes rotors tie rods etc etc you name it. Well recently I got a p0421 code and my mpg is SOOOO BAD in a 2019 MIRAGE LE with 135k miles just hit… please help me I didn’t buy this car to get bad mpg I’m lucky to hit 23-29 max on city alone average it’s mostly around 28average city! I have ONE code which I cleared and used cataclean for my catalytic converter p0421 which is the heat up bank 1 below threshold … please help someone I want my good MPG BACK!!!! I’ve used fuel additives everything no luck ?! I’m calling all professionals in this fuel trim situation of what’s happening and why my mpg is so low. I don’t have any leaks I think either!

I recently purchased a used 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage G4. It's a great little car and it's working well. However I cannot get the USB to recognize my phone or any Android phone.

I can connect via Bluetooth just fine for calls and audio. But anytime I try to plug the phone into the USB so I can use Android auto it just says that it is an unsupported device. I have tried multiple different cords, including a brand new cord from Samsung itself. My partner has also tried plugging in their Motorola phone to no avail. I have not been able to find someone with an iPhone to try yet.

I also purchased a wireless Car Play/ Android auto dongle that plugs into the USB and hopes that that would work. It unfortunately did not. I am at a loss at this point. Some sources suggested doing a factory reset on the entertainment system, however I have not been able to make that work. Pressing the power button for any amount of time does not do anything other than turn it on and off. And I could not find any other description on how to do it in the owners manual.

At this point I think my next bet is trying to figure out going to a Mitsubishi dealership and seeing if they have an idea. But I wanted to see if anybody had any experience or thoughts here. Any help would be greatly appreciated.