Mitsubishi Group produces Lancer X cars with a large selection of power plants, satisfying any consumer needs. Engines with a volume of 1.5 liters can provide efficiency, but if the car owner wants to have the most dynamic car, then his choice should be made towards engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters.
The engines are paired with various types of transmissions. On the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 you can find a five-speed manual and a CVT.
At the beginning of the release of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10, it was planned to start the line of engines with a low-power 1.3 liter engine. Its power was not enough for a fairly dynamic ride, so the manufacturer had to abandon mass production of the Lancer X with such a power unit.
A more powerful engine, which nevertheless made it into mass production, was the 1.5 liter 4G15 engine with a power of 109 horsepower. It provided acceptable overclocking, but its resource was insufficient. This is due to design flaws and the high sensitivity of the engine to the quality of the oil and the frequency of its replacement.
In 2011, to replace the unsuccessful one and a half liter engine, the Mitsubishi Group began installing 1.6-liter power plants on the Lancer X. The power increased to 117 horsepower made the dynamics better and acceleration to 100 km/h was reduced. The new engine was a success and managed to completely displace the 1.5 liter version in 2012.
The appearance of the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 is sporty, which requires an appropriate power unit in the engine compartment. Therefore, internal combustion engines with even greater power appeared in the lineup. The first of these is a 4b10 engine with a volume of 1.8 liters and 143 horses. The second engine was a two-liter 4b11 engine, which had a power of 150 hp. With. Both engines were developed in close cooperation with Kia-Hyundai specialists, therefore, on the international market they are also called G4KC and G4KD, respectively.
In 2012, the two-liter engine ceased to be used on the Lancer 10. This is due to both the increased taxation of a larger engine and the lower liter power of the power plant.
For the North American consumer, Lancer 10 is available with an engine capacity of 2.4 liters. The same motor is used on. A turbine is also used with it, which allows it to achieve 176 horsepower. Tuning this power plant brings an increase in power up to 190 hp without loss of resource. The engine was developed jointly with Kia-Hyundai and received the international designations G4KE and 4B12.
Characteristics of cars with various power plants
The best efficiency is shown by the Mitsubishi Lancer X 1.5 mt. Average gasoline consumption when driving in mixed mode is about 6.5 liters per 100 km. When driving in cities, fuel consumption increases to 8.2 liters. Going to the highway will be accompanied by the lowest consumption, which is no more than 5 liters.
Using an automatic transmission on the Mitsubishi Lancer 10 1.5 atm increases fuel consumption. For 100 kilometers on the highway you will need 6 liters. In city traffic the car will consume 8.9 liters. In the case of mixed driving mode, fuel consumption will be about 7 liters. Acceleration to hundreds will range from 11.2 for manual to 15.3 in the case of at.
With 1.6-liter engines, a classic 4-speed automatic gearbox and a 5-speed manual transmission are used. The Lancer 10 sedan with such an engine has the characteristics shown in the table below.
Characteristics table for Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with 1.6 liter engine
The engine capacity of 1.8 liters contributes not to economical, but to dynamic driving.
Characteristics table of Mitsubishi Lancer X with 1.8 liter power plant
A wide variety of Lancer X cars are produced with 2.0 liter engines. This includes 4wd all-wheel drive and sporty ralliart cars, the production of which has been launched since 2008. Gasoline consumption per 100 kilometers for various Lancer 10 models is shown in the table below.
Fuel consumption table for Mitsubishi Lancer X 2.0 in various versions
Acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour using the 2.0 engine was achieved in less than 10 seconds. The characteristics of the engine and gearbox are tailored to the maximum to achieve the best dynamics.
Engine life and typical problems that arise during operation
The most problematic is the 1.5 liter engine. the failure of the design led to the fact that the engine loses compression already at 50-60 thousand on the odometer. This is due to the occurrence of the piston rings. To eliminate the malfunction, diagnostics, decarbonization, and in some cases a complete overhaul of the engine will be required.
Quite often, the 1.5 liter engine frightens the car owner with the Check engine indication. The check light is on not so much because of problems with the motor, but because of errors in the firmware. Updating the ECU software solves this problem. The electrical circuit also sometimes malfunctions.
The lowest-power motor is the most sensitive to the quality of the lubricant. Even if all oil change schedules are observed, the internal combustion engine repair will occur after a mileage of 120 to 150 thousand km. The resource of the power plant is extremely small. With a mileage of more than 80 thousand km, extraneous noise is observed. In addition to the fact that the engine runs loudly, it also revs frequently. The powerplant was so unsuccessful that Mitsubishi Group had to discontinue it.
The 1.6 liter power unit begins to consume oil after 100,000 km. The oil level ranges from 100 to 300 grams per 1000 km. The engine lasts about 200 thousand km, after which a major overhaul is required.
The 1.8 engine does not have hydraulic pushers. After 120 thousand km, problems begin with adjusting the valve clearances.
Cylinder head of a 1.8 liter engine
The 1.8 power plant has the longest service life among the entire line of engines. A rebuild may be required if the mileage is more than 300 thousand on the odometer.
The main malfunction of a two-liter engine is the clogging of the catalyst. To fix the problem you will need to install a special insert. The spider not only replaces the standard catalyst, but also reduces the swirl of exhaust gases. The service life of the 2.0 engine is about 250-280 thousand km.
The feasibility of repair and replacement with a contract motor
There is no clear answer that it is better to repair a native or used contract engine. Much depends on the condition of the engine block. If there is thermal distortion of the cylinders, then it is recommended to take a closer look at purchasing a motor removed from another car. The price in this case will range from 20 to 50 thousand rubles.
Lancer X 4A91 1.5 contract engine
Lancer X 4A92 1.6 contract engine
Lancer X 4G93T 1.8 contract engine
Contract engine Mitsubishi Lancer X 4B11 2.0
Lancer X 4B12 2.4 contract engine
It makes sense to purchase spare parts if the engine requires superficial repairs, or if you are confident that the overhaul will provide sufficient service life. The cost of major repairs ranges from 10 to 20 thousand rubles. If you plan to perform the operations yourself, then the car owner must know the structure of the power unit.
05.09.2016
Mitsubishi Lancer is one of those cars without which it is no longer possible to imagine the modern automobile industry. The previous generation of this car was sold in huge quantities, and this generation cannot be called an outsider. There is an opinion that the Lancer breaks down rarely, but accurately, that is, repairs will not be cheap, but let’s try to figure out how true this opinion is to reality.
The Mitsubishi Lancer 10 was first presented to the public in January 2007, and sales of the car started in the same year. The new product received an aggressive shark design with a huge trapezoidal radiator grille, and thanks to its sporty appearance, it was received with a bang by many buyers. The first update of the model took place in 2010 and had almost no effect on its appearance. The main change occurred in a car with a one and a half liter engine; in this version, the hydraulic power steering was replaced with an electric one. After restyling in 2011, external changes became more noticeable (standard 5-spoke wheels were replaced with 10-spoke ones, the front bumper was changed, and a chrome grille surround was added).
Advantages and disadvantages of Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with mileage.
For pre-restyling versions of the car, three gasoline engines were available - 1.5 (109 hp), 1.8 (143 hp) and 2.0 (150 hp). In 2011, the line of power units was replenished with a 1.6 engine (117 hp), but in 2012 the 1.5 and 2.0 liter units left. All engines have a timing chain drive, which has a fairly long service life of 300,000 kilometers. Despite the fact that all engines have a long service life, weak points were identified in them; after a mileage of 100,000 km, the crankshaft oil seals begin to sweat, and if you do not pay attention to leaking oil seals, then over time you will need to replace not only the oil seals, but also the drive pulley belts
All Mitsubishi Lancer 10 engines have one common disease: exhaust gases can enter the engine compartment, which causes an unpleasant sound from under the hood during acceleration; this problem is eliminated by replacing the o-ring between the manifold and the catalytic analyzer. If, when you try to start, the starter spins, but the engine does not start, one of the ignition coils most likely needs to be replaced.
A 1.6 power unit with a mileage of more than 100,000 km can begin to eat up 100 - 300 grams of oil, per hundred the reason is the presence of rings, sometimes the use of additives helps owners solve the problem, but there is no need to pour any kind of oil into the engine, first consult with mechanics. Also, the “Check Engine” indicator on the instrument panel may light up for no reason; the cause of this error is very often a software failure (can be treated by updating the program).
Transmission
Mitsubishi Lancer 10 was equipped with one of three types of transmissions - a five-speed manual transmission, installed with any type of engine, automatic transmission was installed with 1.5 and 1.6 liter engines, and a CVT with 1.8 and 2.0 liter engines. There are no special comments regarding the variator and automatic transmission; as domestic operating experience has shown, both boxes are quite reliable and have a long service life. But the mechanics installed in tandem with the 1.5 engine until 2008 had design defects and were not highly reliable. Among the most common problems with a manual transmission are leaking drive seals, failure of the first gear synchronizer, and noise when shifting gears.
The variator that is installed on this car turned out to be a decent transmission, but it is afraid of overheating and traveling long distances without stopping (if your variator is overheated, try to change the oil in it as soon as possible); during normal operation, the oil needs to be changed every 80 - 100 thousand. km run. And if it is properly maintained and operated, the variator will last more than 250,000 kilometers, and if it is not maintained, it will require expensive repairs after a mileage of 100 - 150 thousand km. Therefore, you need to buy a Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with a CVT, either with low mileage or from a well-known seller.
Suspension and steering Mitsubishi Lancer 10
As domestic operating experience has shown, the suspension of this generation of model, like its predecessor, is quite well adapted to the quality of our road surface. The only significant drawback is the sagging of the rear shock absorber springs over a mileage of 120 - 150 thousand kilometers.
Front suspension parts life:
- Front shock absorbers last an average of 50 - 70 thousand km.
- Bushings and anti-roll bar struts - up to 50,000 km.
- Support bearings 60 – 80 thousand km.
- Rear silent blocks of front levers 80 -100 thousand km.
- Wheel bearings up to 120,000 km.
- Ball joints up to 130,000 km.
Rear suspension resource:
- External silent blocks of transverse arms up to 100,000 km.
- Shock absorbers can last 100 - 120 thousand kilometers.
- Wheel bearings up to 150,000 km (replaced together with the hub).
- Trailing arms 150 -200 thousand km.
The weakest point in the steering is the electric power steering, which was installed on the version with the 1.5 engine; the owners were dissatisfied with the rack, which began to knock at low mileage of the car. With a mileage of 80,000 km or more, the steering rack begins to leak; replacement will cost the officials 600 - 700 USD, repairs will cost 250 - 350 USD.
Body and interior
Body iron, like most modern cars, is soft and dents appear on it very quickly, but due to the fact that the body is well galvanized, even under the influence of reagents that are abundantly sprinkled on our roads in winter, the metal resists the onslaught of the red disease well.
The interior of the Mitsubishi Lancer is quite noisy, but this is not surprising, since the finishing materials are not of the highest quality, the seams of the front panel are poorly fitted, and there are gaps in the mounting points. Aluminum-look inserts,
Result:
The Mitsubishi Lancer 10 captivates with its appearance and design, but the build quality of the interior greatly spoils the image of a high-quality Japanese car. In order for a car to match its image, you need to independently improve the interior decoration and bring up the weak points to the level that its appearance sets.
Advantages:
- Bright, memorable sporty design.
- Reliable suspension.
- Automatic transmission.
- Galvanized body.
- Spacious salon.
Flaws:
- Soft metal.
- Poor sound insulation on cars produced before 2011.
- Quality of interior finishing.
- High fuel consumption on the version with the 2.0 engine, in the city 12 - 14 liters per hundred.
If you are or were the owner of this car brand, please share your experience, indicating the strengths and weaknesses of the car. Perhaps your review will help others choose the right one.
I bought a 2-year-old car in the spring of 2011 with 23,000 mileage.
I'll start with the bad: Shumka, plastic in the cabin, paintwork.
Shumka. In general, there is none. But at my age and comfort requirements, this plays a mediocre role. So I can't say that this is a big minus. Everything is decided by installing sound insulation; in A**-tuning, a “premium Shumka” will cost 21,000 rubles.
Plastic in the cabin. There are a lot of crickets, especially in winter, as if there were rattles in the car. It is removed in the same way as in the first case.
LCP. It also leaves much to be desired. After 10 thousand runs on the highway in thawed conditions, the bumper trim and the bumper itself became speckled with white.
Well, now everything else.
In terms of breakdowns - basically, nothing. Unless the speakers on the driver's side stopped playing, I cleaned the cable on the radio and paid 2000 rubles to the officials.
In terms of driving performance, everything is excellent - sharp, intuitive steering. It fits very comfortably in your hand, you can hold on to it in the area of the spokes, while your hands rest completely on the spokes of the steering wheel and do not get tired. By the way, the steering wheel is adjustable only in height; was it really difficult to adjust it in depth? In general, the car holds the road confidently, grip is 5+.
The engine is of course rather weak, but I knew what I was taking. The fact that 1.5 is not enough is obvious without words or practice of driving it, especially in combination with a 4-speed automatic. But the car works out its power of 109 HP with a bang. At 180 km/h you feel comfortable and hold the road confidently. The maximum was a little over 180 at 5000 rpm, so I think that 200 can be pulled out.
The suspension is stiff, but that's how it's supposed to be in this class of car.
The salon, in my opinion, is the most spacious and comfortable in the class. In front, a person can stretch his legs 180 cm completely. I do bodybuilding, have broad shoulders and still sit in a big comfortable chair. The back is absolutely beautiful together. Very comfortable armrest and plenty of space. The shape of the sofa is made well, right in the shape of the back. By the way, the backrest folds. The music is mediocre, only for people inside the car, in winter, with strong bass, the plastic rattles.
The upholstery is black and looks aesthetically pleasing, but if the fabric on the sides gets dirty, it’s difficult to clean it yourself. The upholstery quickly wears away in the doors where the elbow is placed.
The gray plastic in the area of the automatic transmission handle is scratched. By the way, you can replace it (it’s inexpensive). The rest of the plastic has not lost its appearance in more than 3 years.
The trunk does not have a handle, but the spoiler opens wonderfully. By the way, the trunk is small, but for those who keep it empty all the time, this is not a problem.
The optics are up to par, I drive without xenon, everything is visible.
Now about the climate inside the car. I have a regular air conditioner in my kit, and it does the job with a bang. At maximum, in 35-degree heat, there is almost steam coming out of your mouth. It’s the same with the stove, it definitely won’t be cold. The heated seats have 2 modes: the first is for a comfortable ride, the second allows you to get hot (this is only to quickly warm up).
By the way, a special word can be said about ABS. ABS has never failed in winter. I wasn’t particularly careful in winter, I drove much like in summer, and even on ice the car stops quickly.
Overall, I was more than pleased with the car; if I were exchanging it for a classmate, I would definitely choose a Lancer 2.0 with a manual.
/ Assembly of the Mitsubishi Lancer X engineEngine assembly 4A91 1.5 Mitsubishi Lancer X
Only by working in the field of car maintenance and repair and thoroughly knowing their design and structure can you fully appreciate how much a car resembles the human body. There are no unnecessary details here, everything works as a whole, together. If one organ gets sick and is left without timely and qualified treatment, then, soon, it will pull others along with it. Everything is exactly the same in the case of a car. You need to be aware that technology, no matter how durable and reliable it is, requires attention, care and maintenance.
What's all this for? Moreover, the motor that we will talk about in this article was unlucky with its owner. He did not understand these seemingly simple truths.
And it was like this.
Mitsubishi Lancer 10 with a 1.5 liter engine (model 4A91) began to demand more and more often to open the hood and add oil to the engine. Simply put Lancer 1.5 started to consume oil.
The question is why?
It is almost impossible to establish the exact reason, but there are versions:
- Oil change every 15,000 km or less. Yes, maybe this is what the manufacturer prescribes in the service book, but it doesn’t include traffic jams, frequent starts and warm-ups, extreme temperatures and many other factors. When operating a car in the city, 10,000 km is the limit even for the most expensive and high-quality “synthetics”.
- Quality of fuels and lubricants (gasoline, oil). There is a great chance of running into counterfeit goods.
- Poor quality components and spare parts. As with the second point, you can always buy fake or low-quality oil or air filters, for example.
- Rare air filter replacement. The result is that it stops coping with its duties and dirt gets into the engine.
- Failure to take timely action when engineMitsubishi Lancer 10 already began to require topping up oil between maintenance. A damaged exhaust gas converter can play a cruel joke.
- Constantly driving at too high or, conversely, too low speeds.
Separately, it is worth dwelling on the sixth point.
The point is that on Lancer 10 1.5 liter engine is minimal in volume. It’s not strong and doesn’t have enough elasticity, so very often you have to “twist” it thoroughly. Frequent and prolonged operation at high speeds is not good for any engine, and its service life suddenly decreases.
Love for eating butter More often than not, it is the “smallest” ones that differ in cubic capacity Mitsubishi engines.
Let's return to our sufferer. And so he began there is butter, thereby forcing its owner to open more and more often hood of Mitsubishi Lancer 10. By the time the engine “death”, it began to absorb up to 1000-1200 ml of oil per thousand km. Considering such a strong oily appetite, the owner cannot come up with anything better than forget about changing the engine oil: “Why, it’s constantly being updated anyway.” Of course, after some time it exhausted its resource and stopped working. oil filter. The clean oil burned away, and all the dirt remained in the engine. All this “lard in chocolate” made me feel sick and give up oil pump. We predict the result - death of camshaft liners.
Disassembled motor. Begin assemble the 4A91 engine, but first a couple of photos showing the general condition of some engine parts.
State cylinder mirrors.
Pistons with leftovers connecting rod rings. Notice the slurry instead of oil on the parts. 
State crankshaft journals.
First we sign crankshaft caps.
Process with the finest sandpaper cylinder mirrors to create barely noticeable notches perpendicular to the piston. 
All the places where they were gaskets or sealant We clean it with a special attachment using a drill. This must be done carefully, because... the main idea is to remove only the remnants of gaskets or sealant, and not metal. Without fanaticism. 
Install the upper crankshaft bearings.
Removing old liners With crankshaft caps and install new ones. 
The crankshaft returns to its place. 
Install the crankshaft thrust half rings. 
Lubricate with a drop of oil crankshaft journals, because inserts for Lancer lockless and can crank at the first start engine.
When tightening the crankshaft cap bolts, use a torque wrench to maintain the required torque. We start tightening from the third cap and move from there. 
We remove the rings from the pistons and clean the latter. We install new rings. 
Work on the cylinder block has stopped for now. Let's move on to the cylinder head. It needs to be disassembled and sent for polishing. We sign the valve cups and remove them. 
Remove the exhaust manifold and other parts. 
We dry out the valves and remove them, also not forgetting to sign them. 
Remove the valve spring spacers. 
Disassembling the cylinder head Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 completed. Now we measure everything and make sure once again that turned his head. We send to cylinder head grinding.
Let's return to the cylinder block.
Install the rings on the pistons. The rings should be installed in the likeness of the Mercedes badge: three rings - with cavities in three different sides. 
We install connecting rod bearings. 
We tighten the piston rings with a tie and install them in the cylinders. Please note: the point on the piston should point towards the timing belt! 
We fix the connecting rods to the crankshaft. Don't forget about the tightening moments! 
We continue to work on cleaning the places where there were gaskets or sealants. 
The polished BC head has returned. 
Now begins the long process of lapping the valves. If the valves are new, then first they are rubbed in with a coarse paste, then with a fine one. Used valves - immediately with fine paste. 
Before installing the valve stem seals, lightly lubricate them with oil. 
Dry it. 
Next, all places where there were gaskets or sealant are sanded and cleaned. 
We install a new pump. 
Install the engine sump. 
We join the head and the block. It is best to use new bolts. Of course, absolutely all gaskets are installed as new. 
The motor is ready. After installing the attachments, the engine acquires a full appearance. 
Mitsubishi Lancer X 2010, automatic 1.5 (yes, such a vegetable) I’ve been driving Mitka for the third year, since I understand cars, just like men know cosmetics, my review will be very uninformative with technical data. I am writing for dummies like me)) PROS: The machine is very compact for our yards (there is often nowhere to park). Quite adequate ground clearance (there are also different types of curbs and potholes - how else can you get around a traffic jam!). Starts in all frosts! There has never been a time when my mitsunya let me down (ugh ugh ugh). The neighbors in their Pathfinder (they didn’t start it!) looked at me with envy as I hopped in and drove to work (I have an autostart, I start it from home). And not only them - many did not start in our frosts, me! ahead of the rest! Next - I’m not picky about gasoline, that is, as I read the reviews, “I filled it up with Tatneft, in the morning the car wouldn’t start! This has never happened before!!! And there are different gas stations, it’s not always possible to fill up on time (a disease of car enthusiasts). Quite nice the seat upholstery and fabric are pleasant to the touch, by the way, the plastic is also not bad - there is something to compare with, for example, the other day I sat down in a Jitisi and OH GODS! What kind of rag is this?! Or a Mazda in a rag - it’s not a rag! But some kind of Chinese production tights on the seat! (I rate it like a girl!!!) and if you take the price tag and the quality of the Opel or Mazda and Mitsuni, then I would take Mizzou again (and let them now shower me with tomatoes and watermelon peelings - I’m ready!) but I see it like this eyes!) The automatic transmission is a real Japanese gearbox, it doesn’t knock, doesn’t hit, doesn’t rattle and whatever else it could be - there’s nothing like it!!! , but on the highway it’s wow! and in the city with traffic jams, it’s 40 km/h for the eyes))) It rushes like a cute little tank! Doesn't get stuck! CONS: 1. Noise!!! I feel like I’m always sitting somewhere in the area of the roof or crankcase.. On the highway at speed there’s a hum (you can imagine that I’m flying somewhere in Palawan hahaha). 2. Paint! There are simply no words here... also the color is black (I was stupid, I won’t buy a black body again).. Every pebble, every twig, the washers’ rag is a KICK! everything is reflected on the body.. - this is the biggest huge minus! I’ve even come to the point that I rarely wash it... I wash it and again I see more and more scratches - it’s sooooo sad (.. The cons are over... Over these three years I’ve only changed the pads, oil, filters and (I might be lying about the name ) hub.... something like that... and well, windshield wipers)) nothing more! Anyone who has a modest budget, but wants a car that is cute, fast and durable - take a Lancer! Great choice! I’ve really come to the conclusion that I want something more powerful and a class higher.. By the way, I’m selling mine! Good luck to everyone on the roads!
