The 1.8-liter gasoline Mitsubishi 4J10 has been produced at a plant in Japan since 2012 and is installed on the popular ASX crossover and some varieties of the Lancer X model. This unit is distinguished from the 4B10 by a new cylinder head with a single 16-valve camshaft and VVL system.
The 4J1 family also includes engines: 4J11 and 4J12.
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi ASX GA since 2013;
- Mitsubishi Lancer CY since 2012.
Specifications
| Production years | since 2012 |
| Displacement, cc | 1798 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 140 |
| Torque output, Nm | 172 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 16v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 86 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 77.4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.7 |
| Features | VVL |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | MIVEC 2 |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.3 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 5/6 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi ASX 2017) — city — highway — combined |
9.3 6.2 7.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~220 000 |
| Weight, kg | 115 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4J10 engine
- On specialized forums, reviews about this unit are mostly positive.
- The main complaints of the owners are related to different noises or vibrations of the motor.
- Modern MIVEC and VVL systems are demanding on the quality of the oil used.
- There are no hydraulic lifters, you will have to adjust the valve clearances every 50,000 km.
