Vehicle Maintenance Mitsubishi Lancer 3 and 5

Car wash
In many areas, due to environmental protection requirements, washing cars in open areas is prohibited. However, many petrol stations provide the opportunity to wash your...

Care of painted surfaces
Conservation: A clean and dry surface should be preserved as often as possible with a preservative to protect the paint from external influences with a waxy,...

Preservation of the bottom and cavities
The entire underbody surface, including the cavities under the rear wings, is covered with a layer of polyvinyl chloride protection. Particularly exposed areas under the...

Seat upholstery care
Fabric upholstery: Treat with a vacuum cleaner and a not very soft brush. In case of heavy soiling, chemically clean in dry foam. Remove grease and oil stains with pure...

Engine Starting Assistance
When starting the engine from the cigarette lighter cable, the following points must be observed: The cross-section of the auxiliary cable must be at least 16 mm²...

Towing a car
Towing rules Turn on the ignition or set the ignition key to the "ACC" position so that the steering wheel cannot be locked and you can use the direction indicators,...

Car tilting
During repair and maintenance work, the vehicle often needs to be tilted or lifted. In workshops, the vehicle is usually lifted using a lifting ramp, but hydraulic jacks...

Repair tool
The composition of the tools is entirely determined by the work that should be carried out with MITSUBISHI models. Along with the basic set, it is recommended in any...

Colt/Lancer Service Plan
Maintenance Petrol engines: production from 1.84 to 8.90 Diesel engines: production from 1.84 to 8.88 Maintenance is carried out after 12 months or after every 10,000...

Maintenance work
Here all maintenance work on individual vehicle systems is described according to the maintenance plan. The necessary replacement parts and consumables, as well as...

Engine and exhaust system
According to the maintenance plan, the following work must be carried out: Engine: Checking the oil level. Engine: Oil and oil filter change. Engine: External inspection...

Engine oil change
To change the engine oil, you will need the following tools: I am a Pit or a hydraulic lift with stands. Special tool for unscrewing the filter (Oil filter pliers, strap...

External inspection of oil leaks
If the engine is dirty and oil consumption is high, check and identify the oil leaks. To do this, check the following places: Open the oil filler cap and check the...

Checking the oil level
Check the oil level approximately every 1000 km and top up if necessary. Oil consumption should not exceed 1 l per 1000 km. Higher consumption is a sign of wear of the...

Checking the coolant level
Check the coolant level at regular intervals - approximately every 4 weeks - and always before a long trip. For topping up, even in warm weather, use a mixture of...

Replacing the coolant
The coolant should be drained every 4 years and new liquid should be added. Work procedure see p. 3.3 .

Checking the tightness of the cooling system
Check for porosity by squeezing and bending the cooling system hoses. Replace hardened hoses. The hoses must be securely fastened to the fittings. Check the reliability...

Checking the frost resistance of the coolant
The following tool is required: A special hydrometer, available as an aftermarket item or made available at petrol stations. In advance, before the onset of the winter...

Replacing spark plugs / checking electrical connections
The following special tool is required: Spark plug wrench, available for sale as related products. Additionally, it is recommended to purchase special pliers, for...

Cleaning / replacing the air filter
No special tool required. The following replacement parts must be purchased: Air filter. When purchasing, check the air filter for engine power. Removal Carburetor...

Removal Water from a Diesel Fuel Filter / Replacing a Fuel Filter
No special tool required. The following replacement parts must be purchased: Petrol engines with fuel injection device: Gaskets for hollow bolts. Fuel filter for the...

Checking/replacing the V-belt. Tensioning/replacing the toothed belt
Checking the V-belt No special tool required. Necessary replacement parts: 1 V-belt. Belt length depends on engine type. Consider when purchasing. Low tension of the...

External inspection of the muffler
No special tools required. No replacement parts required. Raise the car. Check the reliability of the fastening of brackets and clamps. Inspect the muffler with a...

Checking the lambda probe
Disconnect the lambda probe connector. Connect the ohmmeter as shown in the figure and ring the ground wire. The figures show a 1.5 liter engine. Connector "B" is used...

Gearbox / Wheel drive
Gearbox: External inspection for tightness. Gearbox: Check oil level, top up oil if necessary. Gearbox: Oil change. Drive shafts: Check the tightness and integrity of...

External inspection of gearbox tightness
Oil leaks may occur in the following places: The connection point between the engine block and the gearbox (flywheel seal / gearbox shaft seal). The junction of both...

Gearbox: Checking the oil level
Consumables: Gearbox oil specification API GL-4 or 5 SAE 75W-85W For all-wheel drive, additionally SAE 80W. Examination Raise the car horizontally. If present, remove...

Gearbox: Oil change
Consumables: Gearbox oil specification API GL-4 or 5 SAE 75W-85W. For all-wheel drive, additionally SAE 80W. Replacement Raise the car horizontally. Inspect the gearbox...

Automatic Transmission: Checking the Oil Level
Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron-II. Examination Warm up the car by driving about 20 km, the oil temperature in the gearbox is from 70° to 80°C. Place the car on a...

Automatic Transmission: Oil Change
Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron-II. Replacement Replacement should be done on a cold gearbox. Raise the car horizontally. If present, remove the crankcase and gearbox...

Differential Gearbox: Checking Oil Level
The differential gear oil level should be checked on all-wheel drive vehicles. Consumables: Conventional differential, locker (VCU type): API GL-5 hypoid oil SAE 80....

Checking the rubber seals of the drive shafts
Raise the car. Inspect the rubber of the cuffs for porosity and damage while carrying them. Replace torn protective cuffs of the hinges immediately. Immediately replace...

Differential Gearbox: Oil Change
The differential gear oil must be changed on all-wheel drive vehicles. Consumables Conventional differential, locker (rnnVCU) API GL-5 hypoid oil SAE 80. Differential...

Checking the clutch fluid level
The clutch fluid expansion tank is located in the engine compartment next to the brake booster. The expansion tank is transparent, so the fluid level can always be...

Brakes / Wheels / Tires
Brake system: Check for leaks and integrity of tubes, hoses, brake cylinders and connections. Brake system: Check the brake fluid level. Disc Brakes: Checking Brake Pad...

Checking the brake fluid level
The brake system compensation tank is located in the engine compartment. It is two-section, each section serves a separate brake circuit. The expansion tank is...

Checking the thickness of brake pads
Disc brakes Mark the position of the wheel disk on the wheel hub with paint. This ensures that the balanced wheel can be reinstalled in its original position. Raise the...

Checking the brake system pipeline
Raise the car, see item 29 . Clean the brake lines with cold cleaner. Caution: The brake pipes are coated with a plastic anti-corrosion layer. If this layer is damaged,...

Checking the handbrake
The handbrake acts on the rear wheels. Tighten the handbrake with a force of 200 N (about 20 kg), the brake lever should rise by 5-7 clicks. Otherwise, adjust the...

Replacing brake fluid
Special tools and consumables required: Open-end wrench for air release valve. Brake fluid specification SAE J 1703 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Through the pores in the brake hoses,...

Checking tire pressure
Check pressure only when tires are cold. Check the tire pressure once a month and also as part of maintenance. Tire pressure table see paragraph 19.1 . Additionally,...

Checking the tire profile
Tires of balanced wheels, if the prescribed pressure is maintained in them conscientiously and if the wheel angles are correctly set, wear out approximately evenly over...

Checking the tire valve
Unscrew the nipple cap. Apply a little soapy water to the nipple. If an air bubble forms, tighten the nipple with the back of the cap. Caution: Only a metal cap may be...

Steering / Front Wheel Drive
Steering tips: Checking for play and fastening, checking dust boots. Ball joints: Checking the dust boots. Steering: Check the steering play, check the integrity and...

Checking the dust boots of the steering tip joints and ball joints
Raise the car from the front. Illuminate the anthers on the left and right and check their integrity, paying attention to traces of grease on the cuffs and nearby. If...

Checking the steering wheel play
Set the steering wheel to the center position. Turn the steering wheel in different directions, while watching the front wheels. It is permissible to have a play of...

Checking the fluid level in the power steering system
Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron-II. Place the vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and let it idle. Turn the steering wheel repeatedly in different directions...

Electrical equipment
Lighting system: Check the operation of the headlights, rear lights, and turn signals; adjust the headlights if necessary. Check the operation of all electricity...

Checking the battery
Consumables and special tools required: Acid-protective grease, for example BOSCH-Polfett. Steel wire brush (brush for cleaning poles and terminals). Hydrometer....

External inspection of seat belts
Warning: The noises that occur when unwinding the seat belts are structurally determined. If the noise increases, the belt can only be replaced. Do not use lubricants to...

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Lancer 9 (2000-2007, petrol)