Does the Mitsubishi Mirage have a timing belt or chain?

The MitsubishiMirage is built with a timing chain, not a timing belt. This is awesome news, since the chain should last as long as the car does - unless something pretty serious goes wrong. To avoid a catastrophe, You should perform regular oil maintenance at the scheduled intervals. Oil lubrication is what keeps Your chain in the best condition possible. For You, the recommendation is to change Your oil and filter every 7,500 miles or so. If You would like to take Your car in to be serviced instead of doing it Yourself, the cost estimate is about $100 to $125. Check Your owners manual for the appropriate kind of oil, as this might vary by model year.