Mitsubishi Lancer engines

Mitsubishi Lancer is a compact and subcompact class car from Mitsubishi Motors. Start of production in 1973. The model has been released in 10 generations. The word Lancer means – lancer / lancer. In different years and in different countries, the car was produced and sold under different names. In total, up to 2008, more than 6 million copies were sold. There is also a sports version of the Lancer – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, produced in a sedan body modification, all-wheel drive and other technical differences from the usual Lancer.

The Mitsubishi Lancer was offered with 28 engines since 1973 (25 petrol, 3 diesel). Displacement ranges from 1.3 to 2.4 liters, power output from 60 to 446 hp. 8 use a timing chain and 20 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G63 (about 400,000 km).

Mitsubishi Lancer engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mitsubishi Lancer A70 1973–1976
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G331973–19761.4 L R468–75 hppetrolbelt4 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer A140 1976–1979
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G331976–19791.4 L R468–75 hppetrolbelt4 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste A140 1978–1981
Mitsubishi 4G121978–19811.4 Lpetrol, NA / turbobelt
Mitsubishi Lancer A170 1979–1987
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G621979–19871.8 L R485–160 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer EX A170 1979–1987
Mitsubishi 4G121979–19871.4 Lpetrol, NA / turbobelt
Mitsubishi Lancer 2 1983–1987
Mitsubishi 4D651983–19871.8 L R460–75 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.6 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 3 1987–1991
Mitsubishi 4D651987–19911.8 L R460–75 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.6 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer CA 1987–1992
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G611987–19921.6 L R4105–160 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G371988–19921.8 L R486–97 hppetrolbelt3.9 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G671989–19921.8 L R4135 hppetrolbelt4 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G921991–19921.6 L R494–170 hppetrolbelt3.5–3.8 L~270,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer CV 1987–1990
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G371987–19901.8 L R486–97 hppetrolbelt3.9 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 6 (C6), Lancer 7 (CB), Lancer 8 (CK), Lancer 9 (CS) 1988–2010
Mitsubishi 4G151988–20101.5 L R470–110 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G131988–20101.3 L R460–86 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 4 1991–1995
Mitsubishi 4D681991–19952.0 L R468–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D651991–19951.8 L R460–75 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.6 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer CB 1991–1996
Mitsubishi 4G921991–19961.6 L R494–170 hppetrolbelt3.5–3.8 L~270,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G931991–19961.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A101991–19961.6 L V6140 hppetrolbelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G911991–19951.5 L R497–115 hppetrolbelt3.5 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 5 1995–1999
Mitsubishi 4D681995–19992.0 L R468–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer CK 1995–2003
Mitsubishi 4G921995–20031.6 L R494–170 hppetrolbelt3.5–3.8 L~270,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G931995–20031.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A111995–20001.8 L V6135 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 (CS) 2000–2010
Mitsubishi 4G182000–20101.6 L R498–112 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G942000–20072.0 L R4125–145 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G932000–20071.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G692004–20062.4 L R4160–165 hppetrolbelt4.3 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer CS0 2000–2007
Mitsubishi 4G632000–20072.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 10 (CY) 2007–present
Mitsubishi 4B122007–20172.4 L R4165–170 hppetrolchain5.2 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4B112007–20172.0 L R4145–155 hppetrolchain5 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4B11T2007–20152.0 L R4240–446 hppetrol, turbochain5.6 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4B102007–20171.8 L R4140–143 hppetrolchain5 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4A912007–20171.5 L R4109 hppetrolchain4 L~225,000 km
Mitsubishi 4A922011–20171.6 L R4117 hppetrolchain4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4J102012–present1.8 L R4140 hppetrolchain4.3 L~220,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer 2010–2013
Mitsubishi 4N132010–20131.8 L R4150 hpdiesel, turbochain5.3 L~240,000 km
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart - 240 HP
Mitsubishi 4B11T2.0 L R4240–446 hppetrol, turbochain5.6 L~300,000 km

Mitsubishi Lancer engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Mitsubishi Lancer A70 (1973–1976): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G33; Mitsubishi Lancer A140 (1976–1979): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G33; Mitsubishi Lancer Celeste A140 (1978–1981): Mitsubishi 4G12; Mitsubishi Lancer A170 (1979–1987): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G62; Mitsubishi Lancer EX A170 (1979–1987): Mitsubishi 4G12; Mitsubishi Lancer 2 (1983–1987): Mitsubishi 4D65; Mitsubishi Lancer 3 (1987–1991): Mitsubishi 4D65; Mitsubishi Lancer CA (1987–1992): Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G61, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G67 and Mitsubishi 4G92; Mitsubishi Lancer CV (1987–1990): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G37; Mitsubishi Lancer 6 (C6), Lancer 7 (CB), Lancer 8 (CK), Lancer 9 (CS) (1988–2010): Mitsubishi 4G15 and Mitsubishi 4G13; Mitsubishi Lancer 4 (1991–1995): Mitsubishi 4D68 and Mitsubishi 4D65; Mitsubishi Lancer CB (1991–1996): Mitsubishi 4G92, Mitsubishi 4G93, Mitsubishi 6A10 and Mitsubishi 4G91; Mitsubishi Lancer 5 (1995–1999): Mitsubishi 4D68; Mitsubishi Lancer CK (1995–2003): Mitsubishi 4G92, Mitsubishi 4G93 and Mitsubishi 6A11; Mitsubishi Lancer 9 (CS) (2000–2010): Mitsubishi 4G18, Mitsubishi 4G94, Mitsubishi 4G93 and Mitsubishi 4G69; Mitsubishi Lancer CS0 (2000–2007): Mitsubishi 4G63; Mitsubishi Lancer 10 (CY) (2007–present): Mitsubishi 4B12, Mitsubishi 4B11, Mitsubishi 4B11T, Mitsubishi 4B10, Mitsubishi 4A91, Mitsubishi 4A92 and Mitsubishi 4J10; Mitsubishi Lancer (2010–2013): Mitsubishi 4N13; Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart - 240 HP: Mitsubishi 4B11T.

Which Mitsubishi Lancer engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Lancer engines are: Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4B10 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 4B11 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mitsubishi Lancer engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4A91 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4A92 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4B10 — 5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4B11 — 5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4B11T — 5.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4B12 — 5.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D65 — 5.6 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D68 — 5.1 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G13 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G15 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G18 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G32 — 3.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G33 — 4 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G37 — 3.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G61 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G62 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G67 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G69 — 4.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G91 — 3.5 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G92 — 3.5–3.8 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G93 — 3.5–3.6 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G94 — 3.8 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4J10 — 4.3 L (5W-20); Mitsubishi 4N13 — 5.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6A10 — 4 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6A11 — 4.2 L (5W-40).

Does the Mitsubishi Lancer have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4A91, Mitsubishi 4A92, Mitsubishi 4B10, Mitsubishi 4B11, Mitsubishi 4B11T, Mitsubishi 4B12, Mitsubishi 4J10 and Mitsubishi 4N13; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D65, Mitsubishi 4D68, Mitsubishi 4G12, Mitsubishi 4G13, Mitsubishi 4G15, Mitsubishi 4G18, Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G33, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G61, Mitsubishi 4G62, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G67, Mitsubishi 4G69, Mitsubishi 4G91, Mitsubishi 4G92, Mitsubishi 4G93, Mitsubishi 4G94, Mitsubishi 6A10 and Mitsubishi 6A11. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mitsubishi Lancer available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mitsubishi 4D65, Mitsubishi 4D68 and Mitsubishi 4N13.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4G32

Mitsubishi 4G32

1969–1992 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 65–120 hp · belt

Most versions of the engine are equipped with a carburetor, which has enough problems.

Mitsubishi 4G33

Mitsubishi 4G33

1970–1998 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 68–75 hp · belt

The main problems of the owners are associated with malfunctions of the capricious carburetor.

Mitsubishi 4G62

Mitsubishi 4G62

1979–1989 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 85–160 hp · belt

The main problems are caused by unreliable belts and especially balance shaft belts.

Mitsubishi 4G63

Mitsubishi 4G63

1981–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 87–144 hp · belt

Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.

Mitsubishi 4D65

Mitsubishi 4D65

1983–1995 · 1.8 L R4 · diesel · 60–75 hp · belt

Most problems for owners are caused by oil leaks from gaskets and seals.

Mitsubishi 4G37

Mitsubishi 4G37

1983–1994 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 86–97 hp · belt

Short-lived belts cause the most problems: timing belt and balancer shaft belt.

Mitsubishi 4G13

Mitsubishi 4G13

1985–2012 · 1.3 L R4 · petrol · 60–86 hp · belt

The most famous problem of the Orion family of engines is increased or floating engine speed at idle due to strong backlash…

Mitsubishi 4G15

Mitsubishi 4G15

1985–2012 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 70–110 hp · belt

The trademark problem of the Orion engine family is throttle wear, which is expressed in increased or, most often, floating idle speeds.…

Mitsubishi 4G61

Mitsubishi 4G61

1987–1995 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105–160 hp · belt

Since there are no balance shafts, the main problem of the series does not threaten these engines.

Mitsubishi 4G67

Mitsubishi 4G67

1989–1992 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 135 hp · belt

The most famous problem of this unit is the breakage of the balancer shaft belt.

Mitsubishi 4D68

Mitsubishi 4D68

1991–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 68–90 hp · belt

This diesel engine is famous for its low reliability and pesters with frequent oil leaks.

Mitsubishi 4G91

Mitsubishi 4G91

1991–1996 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 97–115 hp · belt

Engine modifications equipped with a carburetor are famous for frequent failures in its operation.

Mitsubishi 4G92

Mitsubishi 4G92

1991–2006 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 94–170 hp · belt

SOHC modification of the motor is very reliable and even if the belt breaks, it does not bend the valves.

Mitsubishi 4G93

Mitsubishi 4G93

1991–2014 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 110–215 hp · belt

GDi modifications are known for the frequent vagaries of the direct fuel injection system.

Mitsubishi 6A10

Mitsubishi 6A10

1991–1996 · 1.6 L V6 · petrol · 140 hp · belt

This engine is inconvenient to maintain due to the dense layout of the engine compartment.

Mitsubishi 6A11

Mitsubishi 6A11

1992–2000 · 1.8 L V6 · petrol · 135 hp · belt

The tight layout of the engine compartment seriously complicates engine maintenance.

Mitsubishi 4G18

Mitsubishi 4G18

1998–2012 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 98–112 hp · belt

Most of the complaints of car owners with such a power unit are associated with an oil burner due to the occurrence…

Mitsubishi 4G94

Mitsubishi 4G94

1999–2007 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 125–145 hp · belt

Engine versions with GDi are demanding on fuel quality and cause a lot of trouble.

Mitsubishi 4G69

Mitsubishi 4G69

2003–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 160–165 hp · belt

As with all engines in this series, the main problem here is unreliable belts.

Mitsubishi 4A91

Mitsubishi 4A91

2004–present · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 109 hp · chain

Reliable in general, the unit is known for its oil burner already at a run of 100,000 km.

Mitsubishi 4B11

Mitsubishi 4B11

2006–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 145–155 hp · chain

This motor is considered very reliable, but at high mileage it is prone to oil consumption, either due to wear on the…

Mitsubishi 4B12

Mitsubishi 4B12

2006–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 165–170 hp · chain

This is a practically trouble-free motor, but at high mileage it is prone to oil burn due to severe wear on the…

Mitsubishi 4B10

Mitsubishi 4B10

2007–2017 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 140–143 hp · chain

This is a very reliable unit without any weak points, however, at high mileage, it can consume oil due to severe wear…

Mitsubishi 4B11T

Mitsubishi 4B11T

2007–2016 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 240–446 hp · chain

The most famous problem with this engine is the falling apart piston rings, the fragments of which scratch the cylinder walls, sometimes…

Mitsubishi 4A92

Mitsubishi 4A92

2010–present · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 117 hp · chain

Most often, owners complain about the oil burner due to the wear of rings or caps.

Mitsubishi 4N13

Mitsubishi 4N13

2010–2015 · 1.8 L R4 · diesel · 150 hp · chain

The main problems of the motor are associated with contamination of the particulate filter and the EGR valve.

Mitsubishi 4J10

Mitsubishi 4J10

2012–present · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 140 hp · chain

On specialized forums, reviews about this unit are mostly positive.

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