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#2371 of 2438 Re: Thank you - re: Long Term Reliability [fushigi] by zelskid Oct 06, 2008 (3:30 am)
Replying to: fushigi (Oct 04, 2008 11:21 am) Brittany chose the Ralliart because of the unique orange color, the leather seats, 18in wheels,GPS, and all the electronics (fuel usage, est miles left in tank, etc). With it came the higher performance engine that sucks gas. The car reports her mileage on her trips. Around town, here in South Florida, it's 15-18. On the road she sees 23-26. Replies to this message: fushigi (Oct 07, 2008 5:00 am)
#2372 of 2438 Re: Headlights sockets burning out (melting) [the_guy] by zelskid Oct 06, 2008 (3:33 am)
Replying to: the_guy (Oct 05, 2008 4:55 pm) Headlights draw a lot of amps. High amps and poor connections make heat which makes oxidation, which makes bad connection worse, until meltdown occurs.t
#2373 of 2438 Heater control valve? by near_2water Oct 06, 2008 (3:34 pm)
Hello folks I have a question maybe some of you can answer. My 03 Galants heater is no long working. The fan works fine but is blowing cold air. I changed the thermostat but i'm not having any luck with the new one. I'm wondering if it could be the heater control valve that went out except I don't know if this model incorporates a heater control valve in it's system. If so where is it and will it make a loud rattling noise underneath the dash if it is going out? Thanks for any clues you may have. Replies to this message: mykim14 (Oct 16, 2008 9:54 am) near_2water (Apr 13, 2009 1:39 pm) petswan (Oct 19, 2008 8:05 pm)
#2374 of 2438 Screeching noise by the_guy Oct 07, 2008 (4:43 am)
I get screeching noise (like a fast rotating axle with no lubrication) on cold days. It only happens at startup and low speeds. Any ideas? '00 Mits Galant 2.4L, 110K
#2375 of 2438 Re: Galant Long-Term Reliability [makigrl] by fushigi Oct 07, 2008 (4:51 am)
Replying to: makigrl (Oct 05, 2008 2:33 am) I have done the scheduled maintenance on my Galant. The cost of that is going to be similar to any other car, give or take a little. Things to reduce the maintenance: Engines with a timing chain v. timing belt, ones that state a longer interval between oil changes, etc.   Then there are other items that aren't scheduled but are considered maintenance and not repairs: Tires, brakes, battery, etc. Buy longer-life tires (usually lower speed rated which is fine unless you drive 100+), ceramic or semi-metallic brake pads, long life battery. Use a K&N air filter for cost savings not supposed performance benefits (1 filter for the life of the car).   In terms of repairs, on my '99 LS V6 I've only done a couple and over 9.5 years and 143K miles they totaled well under $1000.   If you drive way, way more than the average 12K miles a year your maintenance could add up but even then I don't see how it would approach averaging $100 a month.   Heck, even if I blew both the engine & trans today and had to replace them I'd still be averaging under that.
#2376 of 2438 Re: Headlights sockets burning out (melting) [the_guy] by fushigi Oct 07, 2008 (4:55 am)
Replying to: the_guy (Oct 05, 2008 4:55 pm) Something in either the bulbs or the wiring is causing them to draw too much power & over heat. The sealed design on modern headlights traps the heat, which can cause the housing to melt.   Replace the bulbs. That's the cheapest diagnostic. Preferably with a different brand.
#2377 of 2438 Re: Thank you - re: Long Term Reliability [zelskid] by fushigi Oct 07, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: zelskid (Oct 06, 2008 3:30 am) Trust but verify. The mileage computer should be accurate and it probably is, but for two or three tanks, try comparing it's reading to the old fashioned method: odometer miles driven divided by gallons added at full fill-up. She my find the trip computer is consistently off by 0.5-1.5MPG. This is not uncommon.
#2378 of 2438 Timing belt by the_guy Oct 10, 2008 (4:04 am)
I have a '00 Mits Galant 112K. I bought it used at 76K. How could I tell if it has had a timing belt changed? If I were to get it changed, how much should it cost? Thanks. Replies to this message: fushigi (Oct 10, 2008 1:27 pm)
#2379 of 2438 Re: Timing belt [the_guy] by fushigi Oct 10, 2008 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: the_guy (Oct 10, 2008 4:04 am) I don't think there's any real way to tell if it has been changed or not. Either way, it will be due at 120K so replace it then or earlier if you are worried about it.   Also, water pumps (in general, not Mitsu specifically) frequently only last around 140K miles or so. The labor to replace it is roughly the same as that to do the timing belt. You might consider replacing the water pump & timing belt together as there's no real extra labor (labor cost) involved.   As to the cost, it will vary. Call you local dealer but also call other reputable shops. Timing belts aren't anything super-special that requires dealer server. Meineke and others can replace them. It will be a few hundred dollars, though, as it takes a few hours.
#2380 of 2438 Re: Can someone answer my question??? [hoodlatch] by fixmymitsu Oct 14, 2008 (7:34 am)
Replying to: hoodlatch (Feb 05, 2008 7:48 pm) I just made this repair to my mitsu. It was pretty simple if you have the patience and mechanical ability. I posted the steps to repair it with pictures here: http://fixmymitsu.wordpress.com. Definitely disconnect the battery when working around the airbag.

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