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From 2014 to 2024 all Mitsubishi Mirage's have a timing chain and interference engine.
From 1985 to 2002 all Mitsubishi Mirage's have a timing belt and interference engine.
Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Mitsubishi Mirage.
| Year | Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 – 2024 | All | Timing Chain | Interference |
| 1985 - 2002 | All | Timing Belt | Interference |
Note: Replacement intervals are broad recommendations and can be affected by age, weather conditions, running conditions etc. Check with the owner's manual/ manufacturer/ dealership.
Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

All 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2021 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |

All 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage and Mirage G4 models have a timing chain and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 3 Cyl. | Timing Chain | Interference | Lifetime |
All 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1998 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1996 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1995 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1992 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1991 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1989 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1988 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.3L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1987 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1986 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
All 1985 Mitsubishi Mirage models have a timing belt and an interference engine.
| Engine | Belt Or Chain | Interference or Non-Interference | Service Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.5L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.6L 4 Cyl. Turbocharged | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |
| 1.8L 4 Cyl. | Timing Belt | Interference | 60k |

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).
A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.
A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.
Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.
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