Buying/General I keep seeing Evo 6.5 being mentioned, what’s that? What's the difference between the RS, RS2 and GSR versions? Should I buy a grey import or UK car? What are the differences? What is Active Yaw Control (AYC)? What are the benefits and how does it work? Where can I get an Evo serviced? How often do Evo’s need to be serviced? How do I know if my car has a faulty AYC ECU and what should I do about it? Owning/Maintenance What is the best fuel to use? Should I use Octane Boosters? What engine oil should I use? What transmission oils should I use? What brake fluid should I use? What coolant should I use? What are the tyre pressures for my car? What are the standard geometry settings for my car? Does the AYC fluid have to be changed at a Mitsubishi Dealer? Can I buy a Workshop manual for my car? Why won’t the Space Saver Spare Wheel fit on the front of my Evo? I have heard I should let my car idle for while before switching off, why is this? Modifying/Tuning Can I improve the handling by changing the wheel alignment? Can I take the ‘cat’ off my car (de-cat) to improve performance? Someone said my car would go better if I remove the ‘grommet’, what’s that? I want to tune my car!      Common Faults/Quirks The following are the most common known faults with the Lancer range i.e. those that have been reported by more than one owner. Please note that the symptoms of some faults can point to other less common faults that are not listed. If in doubt consult a qualified mechanic knowledgeable in Lancers. Click on the fault of interest below for more detailed information or see the full list of faults at the bottom.     Engine       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Fuel Cuts Hard Jerk as fuel is cut to the engine 1800 RS/GSR and all Evos   Tappet Noise ‘Ticking’ noise from the top of the engine 1800 RS/GSR and all Evos   Rusted Wastegate Actuator Inconsistent boost levels or fuel cuts E4 onwards   Overflowing Expansion Tank Coolant overflowing from the expansion tank 1800 RS/GSR and all Evos   Idle Speed Control Valve Erratic, fast or slow idle or stalling on idle 1800 RS/GSR and all Evos           Transmission & Drivetrain       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Front Helical LSD Case Bolt Failure Regular ‘knocking’ from the front on full lock E4 onwards   Gearbox Input Shaft Bearings Whine from the gearbox area E4 onwards   Baulking Gear Change 1st, 2nd & Reverse gears are hard to select E4 onwards   AYC Problems ‘Squawking’ from the rear axle/diff area AYC equipped cars           Suspension       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Suspension Top Mount ‘Knocking’ from the front on full lock over rough ground E4 onwards   Anti-roll Bar Bushes/Drop Links Rattle from the front over light to hard rough ground 1800 RS/GSR and all Evos           Brakes       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Warped Discs Vibration through the steering wheel under braking E5 onwards   Discoloured/Flaking Brembo Caliper Paint/Lacquer Peeling lacquer or the red paint turning brown E5 onwards   ‘Seized’ Brakes Extremely difficult or not possible to pull away E4 onwards           Wheels       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Flaking Lacquer Lacquer flaking from the back corners of the spokes on OZ alloy wheels E5 onwards           Electrical       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Battery Terminals Engine and electrics ‘hesitating’ or ‘dying’ E4 onwards   Poor Headlight Brightness Poor headlight illumination, mainly on dipped beam E4 onwards   Intermittent/Non-Working Speedometer Speedometer flickering or not working E6/TME   Incorrectly Registering Fuel Gauge Inaccurate fuel measurements E4 onwards   Air Conditioning Smells ‘Fishy’ smells from the air conditioning A/C equipped cars   Poor Radio Reception Poor radio reception E4 onwards, GSR models only           Interior       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Slipping Recline On Recaro Seats Recaro seats keep slipping backwards requiring adjustment every few days E4 onwards           Bodywork       Fault/Quirk Symptom Main cars affected   Bootlid Surround Paint Damage Paint rubbed off from under the boot ‘bump stops’ E4 onwards   Paint Stone Chips Stone chips on bonnet and rear arch extensions E4 onwards     Home | FAQ | Club Stuff | Shop | The Cars | Members Cars Trackdays | Events | Search Site | Forum | Links | E-Mail