2002 Mitsubishi Lancer

All Lancers of this year have a 120-hp 4-cyl engine with manual or automatic transmission.

LancerL4 - 2.0L 2000cc - MFI GAS SOHC

• MSRP: $13,897 -$16,287
• Invoice: $13,032 -$15,274

• Fuel Economy: 24 MPG City / 30 MPG Highway

The O.Z Rally Edition has some of the look of the Evolution, including real alloy wheels made by racing supplier O.Z, for a fraction of what Mitsubishi would have to sell a real Evo for.

SPECIFICATIONS

2002 Mitsubishi Lancer O.Z Rally Edition

Base Price              $ 15,487
Price As Tested         $ 16,392
Engine Type             single overhead cam 16-valve inline four-cylinder
Engine Size             2.0 liters / 120 cu. in.
Horsepower              120 @ 5500 rpm
Torque (lb-ft)          130 @ 4250 rpm
Transmission            5-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length      102.4 in. / 177.6 in.
Curb Weight             2701 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower   22.5
Fuel Capacity           13.2 gal.
Fuel Requirement        unleaded regular, 87 octane
Tires                   P 195/60 TR15 Goodyear Eagle LS
Brakes, front/rear      vented disc / drum
Suspension, front/rear  independent MacPherson strut / independent multilink
Drivetrain                front engine, front-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE

EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
   city / highway / observed      26 / 33 / 27
0 to 60 mph            est. 9.0  sec

serpentine belts

headlamp

The headlight bulb contains both the high and low beam filaments. The Mitsubishi Lancers made from 2002 to 2010 use the same bulb.

Pictured is the Sylvania HB5 9007 (Part Number: 9007BP) which retails for under $12.00 each.

HB5/9007 SERIES HALOGEN HEADLIGHT BULB

• 9007 bulb type
• C-8 filament type
• PX29T base type
• 12 volts

Quick Oil Change Notes

• 4 Quarts SAE 5W-30 Valvoline Premium Conventional Motor Oil (or 3½, do not overfill)
• FRAM Extraguard PH7317
• 17mm hex oil drain plug

note: If you observe shiny specks in the drained oil, they may be metal flakes and could mean that there is a serious problem with the engine.

note: After draining the oil, when you replace the plug, only tighten the drain plug until it is snug. Over-tightening the oil drain plug can strip the threads or crack the oil pan.

Stuck or Sticking Brake Caliper

Calipers do seize up, the pistons mostly. If there are a lot of miles on the vehicle (60,000 miles) and a caliper seizes, the one on the other side will follow shortly. Consider replacing them both. Two other possibilities are: guide pins not sliding for some reason, flexible brake hose collapsed internally. Most likely it's the piston issue.

When replacing the caliper make sure you know the torque specifications for: pins, caliber bracket, banjo nut, lug nuts. Use non oil based synthetic brake lubricant. Don't let the caliber hang from the hose while you are working.

Extended Information

2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER 2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code [E]

LUBRICANTS & FLUIDS:

• Engine Oil Grade 1......SL

• Maximum Performance SAE 5W-30 Signature Series 100% Synthetic Motor Oil (ASLQT)
• Performance Plus XL 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil (XLFQT)
• Performance OE 5W30 Synthetic Motor Oil (OEFQT)

• Above 0 F......10W-30 ( SAE 5W-30 is preferred )
• Below 100 F......5W-30 ( SAE 5W-30 is preferred )

• Automatic Transmission,F4A42-1......SLF ( Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III ATF, or equivalent )

• Synthetic Multi-Vehicle Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATFQT)

• Fluids

• Power Steering Fluid......PS

• Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN)

2002 MITSUBISHI Lancer 4-2.0L F/inj. (16V) SOHC 4G94 (E)

Jack and Jack Stand Placement

The lift point for changing the oil is on the passenger side of the car, below the rocker panel and just behind the front wheel. See the following illustrations: