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    Mitsubishi Lancer Engine Problems

    Are you having problems with the engine of your Mitsubishi Lancer? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mitsubishi Lancer engine issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Mitsubishi Lancer engine.

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    Mitsubishi Lancer 2008: Crankshaft and transmission playing up
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 13 July 2010

    You’ve got the failure codes, so follow through on them and you should be able to establish the cause. Sounds like it could be a crankshaft sensor.

    Mitsubishi Lancer 2005: Squeaky fan belt
    Answered by Graham Smith · 6 May 2010

    In the old days mechanics would probably apply a little grease like Vaseline to the belt and send you on your way, and you could try the same, but I reckon yours might need to be re-tensioned or it might even need a new belt. If you install a new belt, re-tension it after about 1000 km because it will stretch a little in the first few kays.

    Mitsubishi Lancer 2005: Noisy start-up
    Answered by Graham Smith · 4 September 2009

    THERE shouldn't be any rattling noises when you start a car, whether it's a Lancer or any other brand. The noise could come from a valve lifter that is taking an unusual amount of time to pump up.  Sludge in the engine could be affecting the supply of oil to the lifters. Or the problem could be caused by incorrect oil used at service or, in the worst case, a lack of proper servicing.

    Mitsubishi Lancer 2000: When to change the timing belt?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 24 August 2006

    THE belt deteriorates with age as well as kilometres. I would recommend you have it changed. The potential consequences of not doing it far outweigh the saving from not doing it.

    Mitsubishi Lancer 1997: When should the timing belt be replaced?
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 26 May 2005

    CHANGE the belt. The reason Mitsubishi and other carmakers specify kilometres or months is because some drivers don't do many kilometres. Belts deteriorate over time, so I would recommend you change the belt and avoid the possibility of a breakage.

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