# \#mitsubishi

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## [Advice for 2015 Lancer SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2015-lancer-se/177314)

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**Author:** [@emma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emma)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2015-lancer-se/177314 "2026-09-23T22:33:15Z")

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Hey guys. My boyfriend recently got a 2015 lancer SE and he is looking to mod it but we aren’t sure if it’s a good idea or what we can really do with it. He wants a cold air-intake and I think a turbo and other inside p…

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## [If you own a 2022 Mitsubishi "Outlandish"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2022-mitsubishi-outlandish/205711)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-a-2022-mitsubishi-outlandish/205711 "2026-05-21T17:29:27Z")

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… you may be eligible for a settlement, for repairs to the defective hood:

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## [Overall recap of 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413)

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**Author:** [@cwatkin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cwatkin)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overall-recap-of-2015-mitsubishi-mirage-de/200413 "2025-05-31T14:52:11Z")

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As mentioned, insurance carted this car off due to damage sustained in a hailstorm and edge of a tornado. I figured I would mention how I liked the car overall and why I was considering selling it before it was totaled.…

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## [2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Want To Buy But Not Sure If It's The Right Choice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-montero-sport-want-to-buy-but-not-sure-if-its-the-right-choice/199824)

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**Author:** [@washington\_1933](https://community.cartalk.com/u/washington_1933)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 14, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-montero-sport-want-to-buy-but-not-sure-if-its-the-right-choice/199824 "2025-04-14T13:01:14Z")

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I found a very nice 2004 Mitsubishi Montero Sport LS 4x2 for sale a few miles out of town. It has 201,000 miles and an asking price of $5000. The two previous owners kept up with maintenance according to Carfax, the deal…

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## [Mitsubishi Galant -00 ABS Relay doesn't make the "click" sound. ABS and TCS light is on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-00-abs-relay-doesnt-make-the-click-sound-abs-and-tcs-light-is-on/199038)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-00-abs-relay-doesnt-make-the-click-sound-abs-and-tcs-light-is-on/199038 "2025-02-08T22:58:13Z")

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Hello. So I’ve been working on my project car and it’s almost finished. It’s a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from 2000 with a 6A13 engine. The ABS and TCS light is on and turns out the ABS relay doesn’t make the usual “click…

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## [If you own(ed) or leased certain Mitsubishi vehicles](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leased-certain-mitsubishi-vehicles/198638)

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**Author:** [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/if-you-own-ed-or-leased-certain-mitsubishi-vehicles/198638 "2025-01-09T16:22:46Z")

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… you could be eligible for a legal settlement as a result of defective airbag control units. This applies to the following models: 2013-2017 Mitsubishi Lancer; 2013-2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution; 2013-2015 Mitsu…

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## [2021 Mitsubishi Mirage - Brake pad question for my fellow owners](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mitsubishi-mirage-brake-pad-question-for-my-fellow-owners/198262)

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**Author:** [@Veeta](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veeta)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2021-mitsubishi-mirage-brake-pad-question-for-my-fellow-owners/198262 "2024-12-05T17:25:05Z")

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Have you had any problems with brake pads wearing too fast? Have you had any problems with your interior light?

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## [Can someone explain ECO mode](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-eco-mode/198215)

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**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 1:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-eco-mode/198215 "2024-12-03T01:28:20Z")

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I have a 2020 Mitsubishi Outland and it comes with something called “ECO” mode that I can push a button and activate. I have never pushed it so not even sure if it is on. What exactly is this and should I be using it o…

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## [Why won't my car start now?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-car-start-now/197867)

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**Author:** [@Jackie.nagel2010\_191781](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jackie.nagel2010_191781)\
**Replies:** 66\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2024, 1:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-wont-my-car-start-now/197867 "2024-11-17T01:21:40Z")

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Last week I got my car serviced ( oil change, break fluid and transition flushed and replaced) I drove all this week in a different city with no problem. Today I drove around and then last morning today I leave one spot …

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## [2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse - Does not like rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-does-not-like-rain/197820)

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**Author:** [@CurtisBond](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CurtisBond)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 29, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-does-not-like-rain/197820 "2024-10-29T20:00:18Z")

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Mitsubishi runs good on sunny day. Will not run on wet day. Will not start on rainy day

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## [Knock sound when cold start But goes away. Turn off the engine and back on. It came back and wont be gone](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sound-when-cold-start-but-goes-away-turn-off-the-engine-and-back-on-it-came-back-and-wont-be-gone/197650)

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**Author:** [@markanntonitgallego\_191617](https://community.cartalk.com/u/markanntonitgallego_191617)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/knock-sound-when-cold-start-but-goes-away-turn-off-the-engine-and-back-on-it-came-back-and-wont-be-gone/197650 "2024-10-17T15:54:39Z")

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I having an issue with my triton 2007. manual with 4d56u engine. I recently hear noise about knocking or ticking sound and it knocking goes fast when I rev the engine. I noticed when cold start. there is knock but goes a…

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## [Storing a spare where there is no place to store](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750)

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**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\
**Replies:** 32\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/storing-a-spare-where-there-is-no-place-to-store/195750 "2024-09-05T19:44:16Z")

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I have a 2020 outlander which came with no spare time as the manufactures today I guess feel it’s not worth the cost. My car came with some cheap air pump and some like fix a flat to use. There is a storage area for it…

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## [Oil change on a lightly driven car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749)

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**Author:** [@indy4192](https://community.cartalk.com/u/indy4192)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-change-on-a-lightly-driven-car/195749 "2024-08-21T17:08:39Z")

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In January I purchased a 2020 Outlander which had 36000 miles on it. The dealership did a oil change and such prior to my purchase. Since January I have put about 1000 miles on the car with about 90% of it being city s…

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## [Replaced headgasket, now all valves leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-headgasket-now-all-valves-leak/195456)

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**Author:** [@nidddq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nidddq)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-headgasket-now-all-valves-leak/195456 "2024-07-28T00:02:45Z")

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I bent two valves on my 6g72 it’s a fwd dohc v6, I replaced all 4 valves for that cylinder , it’s cylinder 3 in question. I got 180 psi all around but cylinder 3 was still low but better at 80 psi. I did a leak down test…

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## [Mitsubishi Galant 6A13 gearbox swap](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-6a13-gearbox-swap/195118)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 26\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-galant-6a13-gearbox-swap/195118 "2024-06-14T09:06:17Z")

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So I’ve had my project Mitsubishi Galant for a while now. It has a 2.5 V6 (6A13 engine with a 5 speed manual) and it turns out, as I feared, that I’m in need of a new gearbox but I’m having an extremely hard time finding…

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## [Buying a used car from private dealer, need advice](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858)

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**Author:** [@Muffins4All](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Muffins4All)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2024, 1:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-used-car-from-private-dealer-need-advice/84858 "2024-05-29T01:36:57Z")

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I'm going to look at a car on saturday and would like some tips on what to look for under the hood. Basically what are the things that you would check if buying a used car from a private dealer? I'm already getting an …

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## [Mitsubishi 2020 Outlander battery issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216)

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**Author:** [@brm7675](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brm7675)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-2020-outlander-battery-issues/194216 "2024-01-23T18:12:53Z")

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Back about 2.5 weeks ago I purchased from a dealership as 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander ES with a little over 35,000 miles. After having it for a few days but not driving it as I work from home and we were in the beginning …

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## [New clutch kit, new slave cylinder but clutch still slipping](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 52\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2023, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-clutch-kit-new-slave-cylinder-but-clutch-still-slipping/193880 "2023-12-08T03:35:53Z")

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So I’ve got a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from 2000. I’ve got a new clutch kit and new slave cylinder but it’s still slipping at higher loads. It’s very noticeable in 5th gear when putting a little bit more load. Any ideas…

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## [How much boost is too much boost?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-boost-is-too-much-boost/193207)

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**Author:** [@cjausfahl221](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cjausfahl221)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-much-boost-is-too-much-boost/193207 "2023-10-04T12:55:04Z")

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Hi, I’m a little bit newer on the car scene in the sense that my current car, a 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, is my first project car to really modify. I’ve been in and around cars and modifications for years, but no one’s…

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## [4th gear pops out when pressing the accelerator more than 20%](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-gear-pops-out-when-pressing-the-accelerator-more-than-20/192872)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4th-gear-pops-out-when-pressing-the-accelerator-more-than-20/192872 "2023-09-14T21:35:41Z")

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So my Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 from -00 have had a problem for a little while, the 4th gear pops out when pressing the accelerator more than about 20%, only the 4th gear, the rest are great. Car feels great in all other …

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## [Rattling sound when in gear, mostly 1-3 gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-in-gear-mostly-1-3-gear/192448)

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**Author:** [@kevin290901\_181211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevin290901_181211)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2023, 11:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rattling-sound-when-in-gear-mostly-1-3-gear/192448 "2023-08-26T11:59:46Z")

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So I’ve recently got my hands on a Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 V6 -00 and it makes a rattling sound when in gear. It reduces in 3rd gear and disappears pretty much completely in 4-5th gear. As soon as I press the clutch in, it…

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## [Timing belt service](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-service/190845)

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**Author:** [@jvak55\_185407](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jvak55_185407)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-service/190845 "2023-05-31T14:59:18Z")

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If you just replaced a timing belt for a customer, would you run the engine long enough to let it “warm” up? Is that a general practice? personal opinion? Just wondering. I’m asking this because when I went to pick u…

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## [Sputtering and white smoke and bad smell](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612)

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**Author:** [@terrinharmon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terrinharmon)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sputtering-and-white-smoke-and-bad-smell/190612 "2023-05-16T12:26:51Z")

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My car sputters when I first accelerate after sitting for a minute, it sputters out white smoke that smells bad like burned fluid. I have recently changed my oil and have no mix of coolant and oil. Also did a 3 point che…

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## [Coolant leak between transmission-manual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-between-transmission-manual/189998)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/coolant-leak-between-transmission-manual/189998 "2023-04-10T23:04:04Z")

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I know my heater core is leaking but could the antifreeze be visible under the car; because i see coolant under my car between the transmission; I’ve checked the radiator and heater core hoses and their dry; I’ve also ch…

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## [Radiator fan always on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-always-on/190023)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radiator-fan-always-on/190023 "2023-04-10T17:19:38Z")

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Hello everyone once again, my radiator fan stays off when the car is first warming up but when I reach to the operating temperature they stays on and never turns off until I turn off the car; I checked the live data f…

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## [Are Valvoline batteries any good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-valvoline-batteries-any-good/186087)

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**Author:** [@ACPacker1996\_182108](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ACPacker1996_182108)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-valvoline-batteries-any-good/186087 "2023-03-26T13:42:49Z")

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Been needing a new car battery for a bit but are Valvoline car batteries any good has anyone had any experience with them? Can’t find to much info on them

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## [Timing belt is tight](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-is-tight/189567)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 47\
**Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 2:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-belt-is-tight/189567 "2023-03-19T02:33:23Z")

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I loosen the tensioner yet when I try to put the belt it’s super tight and won’t let me put it over the crankshaft; do y’all have any tricks to let me manage to put the belt over the gear

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## [Is the timing good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-timing-good/189575)

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**Author:** [@Saucedoroberto44\_182934](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Saucedoroberto44_182934)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2023, 12:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-the-timing-good/189575 "2023-03-14T00:46:49Z")

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Is the timing good? As you could tell the cam is off by a little

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## [Oxygen sensor cost - why the large difference?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-cost-why-the-large-difference/189259)

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**Author:** [@Josebaum7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Josebaum7)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oxygen-sensor-cost-why-the-large-difference/189259 "2023-02-21T21:00:06Z")

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I am looking to replace my rear oxygen sensor and notice online that sensors range from $35-350. Why such a large difference in cost? The cheap ones are rated decently on auto retailer websites so why are there ones for …

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## [2017 Mitsubishi Mirage - Stuck in Park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-stuck-in-park/188981)

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**Author:** [@snpolansky](https://community.cartalk.com/u/snpolansky)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-mitsubishi-mirage-stuck-in-park/188981 "2023-02-06T22:45:03Z")

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When shifting from park to revers or drive the dash display is not displaying the shift. the car is stuck in park

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