The Lancer 9 engine has become popular due to its simple design and ease of maintenance and repair. The car itself was the best-selling in the CIS. This was facilitated by its reliability, high level of technical support and, of course, adaptation to our road conditions.
Production
In the early spring of 2000, Mitsubishi Motors released the Mitsubishi Lancer, which received the name Cedia in Japan - “diamond of the century.” In the rest of the world it became known as Lancer 9. It had a number of differences from its Japanese counterpart, namely:
- different body geometry in the front and rear;
- budget trim;
- mechanical transmission.
Types and technical characteristics
The Lancer 9 engine was presented in various variations. Separately for each region. In Europe and North America, the best-selling engine was the 1.6 liter Lancer 9, although there were also 1.3 and 2.0 liter models. For native consumers, the Lancer was equipped with economical engines of 1.5 and 1.8 liters, which had 100 and 130 hp. With. respectively. There was also a turbocharged engine, but it was installed exclusively on station wagons. In Europe, the latter did not take root, but for the United States a separate modification was even created with a volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 164 hp. With.
Engine design features
It is made of an alloy of light metals, and the cylinders are cooled by liquid. Thanks to these properties, the engine becomes very economical, has excellent traction qualities, and also starts easily at any temperature. But despite these advantages, the Lancer 9 engine is very dependent on good quality fuel. Many breakdowns occur as a result of poor quality or untimely maintenance.
Engine maintenance and repair
The complexity of engine repair is very much determined by the amount and frequency of maintenance. Routine maintenance and repair operations are discussed below.
Change of oil. On Lancer 9, oil is poured into the engine every 10-12 thousand kilometers. The sequence of actions in this case:
- Removing the oil pan protection by unscrewing the five mounting bolts.
- Unscrew the drain plug and drain the old oil. Do not forget that the aluminum gasket must be replaced with a new one, since it performs the task of both connecting the plug to the pan and preventing spontaneous unscrewing.
- Replacing the oil filter. Before installing a new filter, it is recommended to coat the O-ring with oil. This is necessary to prevent displacement during fastening.
- Filling with new oil. You must be extremely careful when performing this operation to prevent oil from spilling onto the engine or getting onto the exhaust manifolds. You also need to strictly observe the amount of oil poured. For engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.6 liters, 3.3 liters of oil are recommended, and for two-liter units - 4.3 liters, respectively.
- Treatment of embedded bolts with protective lubricant and installation of pallet protection.
Replacing the water pump (pump):
- Draining the coolant.
- Removing the timing belt.
- Unscrewing the pump mounting bolts.
- Removing the water pump by prying it up with a screwdriver.
- Cleaning the seat.
- Applying sealant to the pump and installing it.
- Reinstall everything previously removed in reverse order.
It is worth mentioning that for better sealing, it is better to fill in coolant no earlier than an hour after installing the pump.
Replacing the thermostat:
- Disconnecting the wire from the minus terminal.
- Coolant drain.
- Unscrew the cover mounting bolts.
- Remove the cover and remove the thermostat.
- Removing and replacing the sealing ring.
- Cleaning the surface from oxidation and dirt.
- Installing the thermostat and its cover.
- Filling with coolant, removing air pockets.
Engine tuning
Despite the apparent complexity of the device at first glance, the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine has a built-in possibility of further refinement. If you really want to, you can carry out all the necessary actions and operations yourself, but it is still better to leave it in the hands of professionals, since in the absence of experience you can only make things worse and end up with expensive repairs.
The ability to boost the Lancer 9 engine is to increase the pressure in the turbine. To do this, it is necessary to bore the cylinders. When increasing power to 300 hp. With. overheating of the engine will not be a problem, the transmission will take this idea calmly, but the braking system will need a little tightening.
Replacing the Lancer 9 engine - you can change the 1.3 to 1.6, but this is not the best option, since many parts will have to be adjusted again, and for the money spent you can buy another car.
The most “correct” (least risky) option for boosting the power unit is chip tuning - at minimal cost and with little risk you can get a good increase in power. But in the community of car owners there are numerous debates about the rationality of this type of tuning. Some say that this increases consumption and worsens the dynamics of the car, while others say that since there is a reserve of power, it simply needs to be realized. In any case, the issue is too complex and cannot be viewed from only one side. It all depends on what the driver wants.
Conclusion
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is an excellent car that combines survivability, maintainability, tuning capabilities, and also ensures safety and comfort for both passengers and drivers. The car is definitely worthy of the attention of both amateurs and masters of the automotive “craft”.
28.10.2018
Mitsubishi Lancer is a legendary car. It is known in all corners of the globe as one of the most reliable and unpretentious cars. It has been produced since 1973, has changed many generations, and has also been sold in most famous markets on the planet. In some markets the model was distributed under a different name. For example, the first generation in Canada was sold under the Plymouth brand, Dodge - in America, and not only in the USA. The generation discussed today was born back in 2000, was sold only in Japan and received the Cedia prefix in its name. The model acquired its usual appearance only in 2003 at the Moscow Motor Show. The Lancer 9 engine, which had already become legendary - 4G63, also arrived there. What kind of engines was equipped with the Lancer IX, how did they differ from each other and what broke most often in them?
Lancer Evolution. Legend. By the way, its turbocharged 4G63T was not too different from the serial one
1.3 (4G13)
This is one of the most compact engines from Mitsubishi. It has a volume of 1.3 liters, due to which it is capable of providing up to 90 horsepower output. In addition to the Lancer, it was installed on other models of the company, such as Colt, Carisma, Dingo and Space Star. All of these cars are compact hatchbacks or sedans, which means they don’t need a lot of power to move them at normal speeds. Their main task is to work properly, transport the driver and passengers to their destination and consume little fuel. With the last point, everything is quite good: in the city the power unit consumes no more than 8.5 liters of gasoline, when driving only on the highway, consumption decreases to 5.2 liters, and in the combined cycle the figure becomes equal to 6.5 liters. Good performance for a simple city car. A side effect of this efficiency is sluggishness: acceleration to 100 km/h takes more than 13 seconds, and the top speed here is only 171 km/h. A manual transmission saves him: with an automatic, the performance would be even worse.
Simple and reliable as a sledgehammer 4G13
Reliability. In general, the Lancer's 1.3-liter engine is reliable and does not cause any complaints about normal operation and regular maintenance. The cylinder block here is made of cast iron, which made it possible to achieve good strength indicators. Its head can be 12 or 16 valves, with all valves located on the same camshaft, a system called SOHC. Of the serious things, attention should be paid to valve adjustment and the condition of the timing belt. It is recommended to carry out the valve adjustment procedure once every 90,000 kilometers, as well as replacing the timing belt. But, it’s worth changing the belt a little earlier, 5 thousand before the required number is set on the odometer, since when the belt breaks, the 4G13 bends the valve.
The 1.3-liter unit has a small list of faults, which is completely identical to the 4G15 engine, so there is no point in devoting a separate paragraph to it.
- The revs fluctuate at 4G13. This occurs due to the throttle valve, the design of which does not allow it to serve for decades. This can be solved by simply replacing the unit with a new one or a modified one with an increased resource.
- Strong vibrations transmitted from the engine to the body. No one knows how to deal with them, but if they occur, you should check the condition of the engine mounts; perhaps they are worn out.
- Difficult launch. Especially in cold weather. Due to the design features, the engine has difficulty getting a cold start even in the warm season, which can sometimes cause the spark plugs to flood.
- Like all gasoline power units, closer to the 200 thousand mark on the odometer, the 4G13 and 4G15 begin to consume oil. The problem is standard and can be solved by simply replacing the piston rings or doing a major overhaul.
1.6 (4G18)
The 1.6-liter engine was one of the most popular modifications of the Lancer 9. Its output is not much different from the 1.3-liter: only 10-20 more horsepower, that is, 98, but significantly more torque - 134 Newton meters. This already allows you to install an automatic transmission and even feel comfortable behind the wheel. Of course, the fuel consumption and dynamics of a manual will be better, but, as you know, comfort requires additional costs. So, the consumption in the city of a car with an automatic transmission is 10.3 liters, in a mixed mode the figure decreases to 8 liters, and when driving only on the highway - to 6.5 liters. Mechanics, on the other hand, show significantly better results: 8.8 liters of 92 gasoline per 100 kilometers in the city, 6.8 if you drive around the city and periodically go on the highway, and if you constantly drive only long distances, then consumption can drop to 6.5 liters.
If we talk about dynamics, in both cases it is quite mediocre: the Lancer 9 1.6 engine accelerates the car to 100 kilometers per hour in the same almost 14 seconds as the 1.3, if we are talking about an automatic, and in 11.8 seconds if accelerating with a manual . The maximum speed for automatic and manual transmissions is 173 km/h and 183 km/h, respectively. This indicator is quite easy to improve: just screw a turbine to the engine. It is quite difficult to do this in modern conditions, as well as to improve performance without supercharging. Sports shafts, intake and exhaust from Greddy, injectors from the 4G64 engine, as well as a 16-valve DOHC head fit here like family. But don’t let the cast-iron cylinder block deceive you: blowing 1 bar here won’t work without consequences. This is not a 4G63 block, which is ideal for tuning. If we talk about reliability, then in this parameter 4G18 is identical to the thirteenth and fifteenth options, since there are practically no differences between them, except for volume. By the way, it is recommended to fill the engines of the 4G1 line with branded lubricants with a temperature index of 10W-40 or 5W-30, which is well suited for the harsh Russian climate.
Some owners of Lancer 9 with a 1.6 engine can’t stand it and install a turbine on it. This is what comes of it
2.0 (4G63)
A truly legendary power unit produced by Mitsubishi Motors. This is a representative of the Sirius 4G6 motor group, which first appeared on the market in 1981. It is also based on a cast iron 4-cylinder block with two balancer shafts, which is covered by a single-shaft head with 8 valves. A little later it was replaced with a 16-valve DOHC, and this happened already in 1987. Unlike the engines of the 4G1 line, there are hydraulic compensators, which means additional valve adjustment every 90,000 kilometers is not required. But the belt also needs to be replaced: the timing drive here is the same as that of its younger brothers. Currently, such engines are produced by some Asian manufacturers under license; for example, Hyundai still installs such power units in most of its models.
The Lancer 2.0 engine is most widely known to the world for its turbocharged version - 4G63T. It was with this “heart” that well-known rally cars took prizes and won championships. But is it possible to install a turbine on a regular 4G63 and reach the performance of the turbo version? Can. But for its normal operation, it will be necessary to install the same shafts, pan, connecting rod-piston system, liners, intake and exhaust, cylinder head and other little things as in the 4G63T.
It costs quite a lot of money, but in the end you will only get a stock Lancer Evolution 9. Therefore, you should not delude yourself with the identity of the block, or invest even more money and build a truly monstrous engine. There are many examples on the network of building a 4G63T with 500, 600, even 1000 horsepower.
Here it is 4G63t on the Lancer EVO, the civilian version of this engine, which still continues to please the owners of the ninth generation Lancer
The standard output of the two-liter Lancer 9 engine is not amazing: only 135 power and 176 Newton-meters of torque. With an automatic transmission, this Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine accelerates to 100 km/h in 12 seconds. On the mechanics, the time will decrease to 9.8 seconds. Now it’s clear why owners are so eager to install a turbine. Fuel consumption is 12.6/9.3/7.3 liters for an automatic transmission and about 11.7/8.5/6.6 liters for a version with a manual transmission. Quite comfortable indicators for a good city sedan. Among the prominent problems it is worth noting the following:
- A problem with balancer shafts that occurs when the oil supply to the shaft bearings is incorrect. Because of it, friction increases and there is a risk of bearing wedge, which can also lead to timing belt breakage, accompanied by bending of the valves.
- Damage to hydraulic compensators caused by low-quality oil. As a rule, it can only be corrected by replacing worn parts and engine oil with one that meets the recommendations. The service life of the expansion joints, by the way, is 50,000 kilometers, and it is recommended to fill the oil depending on the climate: the range of supported temperature indices allows this to be done without harm to the power unit.
- Strong vibration transmitted throughout the body. On the Lancer 9 63 series engine, the left engine mount quickly fails.
- Floating speed may be due to low-quality fuel, clogged injectors, deceiving the temperature sensor system, a broken idle speed sensor or a clogged throttle valve. It can be corrected either by cleaning clogged elements or by replacing faulty parts.
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A car's engine is its heart. Specialists from the Japanese company Mitsubishi equipped Lancer IX cars with reliable and economical engines. However, like any complex unit, they are subject to wear. Therefore, over time, the Lancer 9 engine will need to be repaired.
Features of Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engines
Lancer 9 cars have a sedan or station wagon body and are equipped with four-cylinder 1.3-, 1.6- or 2-liter injection gasoline engines. “Weak” units are of the SONC type (with one camshaft), 2-liter units are of the DOHC type (with 2 camshafts). The motor is located transversely.
The cylinders in the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 power units are arranged vertically and are liquid cooled. The camshaft operates the valves. The rotational energy is transmitted to the push arms (for DOHC version) or rocker arms (for SONC). The power of the units is 135 (DOHC), 92 and 82 hp. With. (SONC). The cylinder head (cylinder head) is made of light alloy.
Experts consider the main advantage of the new power plants of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 to be high efficiency. However, this figure does not apply to used cars. Also noted are good traction characteristics and easy starting at any temperature.
Due to the high reliability of components and systems of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9, engine repairs are extremely rarely required. Problems can be caused by the use of low quality fuel and technological fluids, as well as extreme driving style. Therefore, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommendations and observe the frequency of maintenance. Moreover, technical inspections and repairs must be carried out in specialized car services.
Possible problems and types of repairs
The main problem requiring repair of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine is oil consumption - significant oil consumption. To troubleshoot problems, replace the valve stem seals and piston rings. The need to repair the Lancer 9 power unit may also be caused by incorrect operation of the ignition, air or fuel filter.
In order to avoid expensive overhauls of the Lancer 9 engine, it is important to carry out regular diagnostics and maintenance. The examination consists of a mechanical check and computer diagnostics. The complex of works allows you to determine the general condition of the unit, the number of spare parts requiring replacement or restoration. Based on these data, the cost of repairs is calculated. In case of serious damage, the technician may recommend a complete replacement of the power plant.
Lancer 9 engine repair is divided into:
- current – repair includes replacement of individual parts and consumables;
- overhaul - carried out when it is necessary to replace or restore a large number of components and parts. Repairs are carried out after disassembly, cleaning and troubleshooting. After assembly, the operation of the unit at idle must be tested.
When repairing an engine, pistons, cylinder head and valve cover gaskets, a timing belt and tensioner pulley, etc. can be replaced.
Why does repairing a 4g18 engine, at first glance, cost more in our country?
Everything is very simple. We do not “throw” piston rings, but we qualitatively repair the Lancer 9 engine ONLY with boring to the repair size. Why? The answers are below and in the photo.
CAUTION, there will be numbers! The standard size of the new piston is 75.98-75.99mm. Old pistons lose size over time. The pistons “sit down” by a couple of hundredths of a millimeter (0.02-0.03) and from the original 75.98-75.99 they become 75.95-75.96.
Not critical, but! We look at the size of the block cylinders from the nominal size and see that 4g18 cylinders also have a certain wear, on average, after 80-100t.km of mileage, the cylinder size is 76.04-76.05mm. So, the gap between the piston and the cylinder wall will be the difference of these numbers. Usually, it turns out to be about 0.06 to 0.1, with the original “factory” 0.02-0.03. It would seem like a penny, but for the operation of the engine it is more than critical. The wear is always uneven and the cylinder has the shape of an ellipse. It’s not difficult to guess that a perfectly round ring in an ellipse will not give a perfect fit. 
In one word - HACK. Typically, such repairs lead to an initial NEW oil seal “during running-in”, then the new ring takes the shape of an egg and the oil leak stops. Usually, not for long, because, in essence, where we started is what we ended up with, only without the rings getting stuck.
That is why ONLY boring is 4g18. When boring the block, an individual clearance is maintained for each piston, depending on its completeness, which ensures long-term operation of the engine without the slightest problem.
Which option should I choose? In our opinion, everything here is obvious.
- professional staff with extensive practical experience;
- modern equipment for diagnostics and repair;
- availability of original spare parts and high-quality analogues, which allows customers to make their own choice;
- optimal timing of repairs;
- quality service at an attractive price.
Do you want to schedule your Lancer car for diagnostics or engine repair? Call us by phone or leave a request on the website. We also repair engines of other brands of Mitsubishi, KIA, Honda, etc.
The engine on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is distinguished by its original structure and design features. Japanese cars are equipped with three types of internal combustion engines: 1.3, 1.6 and 2. Over time, there is a need to repair the power unit.
Let's take a closer look at the car's engines, which will make it easier to carry out repairs on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 if necessary. The location of the internal combustion engine on the car is transverse. All engines are “four”, and the car is equipped with injection gasoline units. The difference between them is only in the difference in working volume and design features. So, both “weak” engines are of the SONC type, and the 2-liter unit is of the DOHC type.
Note. The difference between SONC and DOHC is the number of camshafts. DOHC has two of them.
The cylinders in the Lancer 9 engines are located vertically and are liquid cooled. Two engines with a small volume and a third with a high volume have the same four-valve structure. The valves are driven by the camshaft. The rotational energy is transferred to the rocker arms (for SONC) or push arms (for DOHC).
SONC motors develop power of 82 and 92 hp. respectively, and the 2-liter DOHC engine is 135 hp. The cylinder heads of the Lancer 9 engines are made of a light metal alloy; the purging scheme is implemented through the opposite arrangement of the inlet and outlet channels.
Advantages and disadvantages
Most experts named the advantages of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 power units as high efficiency (although this does not apply to used Lancer 9), and, of course, excellent traction characteristics. And thanks to easy starting at any temperature, Lancer 9 is in demand in countries with cold climates, including the Russian Federation.
Among the disadvantages of internal combustion engines are high sensitivity to low-quality fuel and off-road conditions. Defects that arise due to poor quality or untimely maintenance have also become widespread.
Repair
Repairing the Lancer 9 power unit becomes more difficult the longer preventative procedures are not carried out. Owners should promptly change the oil and clean the air and fuel filters.
The engines of the 9th generation of ulans are economical, but in practice, used models show excessively high fuel consumption, especially if there are any defects. And only a complete replacement of the piston group helps solve the problem.
Engine repair 4g18 Mitsubishi Lancer 9 The timing belt, together with the roller, needs to be replaced regularly, after a certain period of time (specifically it depends on climatic conditions, the quality of the roads and the driver’s driving style).
The algorithm for repairing the Lancer 9 internal combustion engine is as follows:
- the bobbin and armored wires are dismantled;
- candles are removed;
- the output manifold is disconnected;
- all attachments connected to the cylinder head cover are dismantled, including sensor connectors;
- the cylinder head cover is removed;
- the timing belt is dismantled;
- the oil pan, unscrewed from the bolts, is dismantled and thoroughly cleaned;
- the pistons are removed after first loosening the connecting rod clamps;
- the rings are removed;
- carbon deposits remaining on the pistons are thoroughly cleaned;
- The channels through which lubricant is discharged are also thoroughly cleaned;
- the cylinder head is disassembled;
- crackers are taken out;
- the caps are removed;
- The cylinder head is cleaned and washed, then purged;
- a grinding process is carried out on the valves;
- assembly is in progress.
The diameter of the caps on the lancer power unit should be 9 mm. In this case, you can use both original production parts and duplicates.
Timely protection of the internal combustion engine, preventive measures and care will make it possible to extend the life of the car. You can learn more about how engine repairs are carried out on Lancer 9 from other articles on our website (in particular, about).
Technical characteristics of Lancer 9 engines
| 4G13 (SOHC) | 4G18 (SOHC) | 4G63 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity, cc | 1299 | 1584 | 1997 |
| Maximum power, hp (kW) at rpm | 82 (60) / 5000 | 98-122/6000 | 135/5750 |
| Years of manufacture | 1983-2007 | 1998-2012 | 1981-present |
| Cylinder block material | cast iron | ||
| Supply system | carburetor/injector | injector | injector |
| Type | in-line | ||
| Number of cylinders, valves | 4/3 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 | 87.3 | 88 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 71 | 76 | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 -10 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Fuel | 92-95 | 95 | |
| Environmental standards | up to Euro 4 | ||
| Engine weight, kg | 115 (dry) | ||
| Fuel consumption (average), l/100 km | 6.4 | 6.7 | 9.7 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 1000 | ||
| Recommended Lubricant | 5W-20 5W-30 10W-40 | 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40 5W-50 10W-30 10W-40 10W-50 10W-60 15W-50 |
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| Engine lubrication quantity | 3.3 liters | 4 liters | |
| Oil change resource | every 5-10 thousand km | every 7-10 thousand km | |
| What cars was MM installed on, except Lancer? | Mitsubishi Carisma Mitsubishi Colt (Mirage) Mitsubishi Dingo Mitsubishi Space Star | Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Kuda Mitsubishi Space Star | Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi L200/Triton Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Space Runner/RVR |
| What causes a broken timing belt? | valve bend | ||
| Common problem and solution | Increased idle, floating speed (the problem is solved by replacing the throttle valve) | Early occurrence of piston rings due to a miscalculation in the cooling system, which leads to oil burn | Problem with balancing shafts |
