Representative photoBattery boost for a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Battery boost for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (33), engine and engine cooling (24) and air bags (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Eclipse
Need battery service for your 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at.
How we help
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
A short checklist
Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Next step
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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