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[taimurahmed92]

1.5 and 1.6 are CVT. 1.3 has 4-speed auto.

Although 1.5 jdm version has more features but 1.6 cvt sunroof model looks much better with smoked headlights, crystal tail lights and biege interior with wood trim. Fuel economy of all 3 variants are in the same range but 1.5 has slightly better fuel economy. But is also comes with an EGR valve which needs regular cleaning as well as two oxygen sensors on the exhaust pipe so you cannot remove the catalytic converter. So you need to keep your cat clean and also ensure that the oxygen sensors are working fine.......on a car this old it's better to change the map sensor and o2 sensor preemptively anyway.

Also, the CVTs only use Mitsubishi Diaqueen ATF SPIII oil so make sure you only use this oil and not other CVT oils from the market.

[sheri.ali.khan]

Thankyou for a detailed reply bro.
Im from lahore and its really hard to find a clean 1.6 SR auto variant these days. I've shortlisted 4, out of 2 which are in
islamabad. I might go there to get it if its clean enough.
Anyway, another query, about its suspension. I might have a budget for over 100k for any work that needs to be done so that i can rest assure myself that 3~4 years isnay mujhay tang nahi kerna.
and what should i replace after getting one, except for like belts, fluids, brake pads and other minor parts that most of Pakistani people don't give a shit about sadly.
and
Any tips on what to check before buying one?

[sheri.ali.khan]

And about the oils and sensors. Are they easily available in the market?

[taimurahmed92]

Suspension with oem shocks and bushes may well run over 100k easily.

Timing belt + tensioner (inside the plastic timing case) and v-belts (alternator, power steering and AC) are the items you should get replaced first and foremost.

Once that has been done you may move onto other areas. Aim is to keep the car as stock as possible.

First check everything around the engine. Go area by area.

Intake:
Air filter
Map sensor (can get for Rs 1200 from Ali Express. These get sluggish with age and car's performance reduces without any codes)
Throttle body and idle motor cleaning

Ignition:
Coils and wires (Get new OEM set or get Flamma coils + OEM wires)
Plugs (NGK BKR5E-11 only or equivalent Denso as given in owner's manual. Use exact numbers and not similar numbers)

Exhaust:
O2 sensor (can get for Rs 3000-5000 from Ali Express. These get sluggish with age and car's performance reduces without any codes)
Catalytic converter cleaning (Needs to be removed and cleaned. Mechanics normally suggest using concentrated acid but it can weaken the wire mesh inside if used for very long. Either use concentrated acid for a very short duration i.e. a few good shakes and then flushing with water or use a 50:50 mix of acid and water.)

Fuel:
Fuel pump
Fuel filter (can get clogged. Check whether it needs cleaning or replacement. One symptom is a longer self on cold winter mornings)
Injectors (spray test and cleaning if required)
Fuel pressure regulator (this is very hard to test and a common cause of unexplainable low fuel average. Best to replace it regardless. You can get new OEM or from Ali Express as per your budget.)

NOTE: Make sure to use new parts only. New means new and not kabali (for some reason Pakistanis believe kabali parts are new). Mechanics tend to recommend kabali parts as they get commission on it from the vendors but kabali parts are from vehicles that were once running so most of the time they have either already lived their life or are at the end of it. Which is why a car which uses mostly kabali parts can always be seen parked at a mechanic.

[taimurahmed92]

When checking brakes, measure the pad thickness. If less than 2mm then they need to be changed. For rear shoes the thickness is 1mm. Rear shoes tend to last a lot longer than pads. Check thickness of discs as well. The discs should be minimum 22 or 23 mm thick (it's embossed on the back side of the discs). If thickness is below this mark then discs need to be changed as well. Note that one grinding of the discs takes about 1-2mm depending on how much grinding is required.

Oils and fluids are all available in the market. For CVT you have to use the Diaqueen ATF SPIII oil only. Rest you can choose as per the specs set by Mitsu. They are detailed in the owner's manual.

[sheri.ali.khan]

Thankyou so much! ️
Your help is appreciated!
One last thing, OEM parts new are available in the market? Lahore ya Islamabad ya kaheen ki bhi contact ya koi information bhi hojaye tou it'll be like a cherry on top
Thankyou so much for the detailed reply!
Will check everything you've said soon!

[taimurahmed92]

I have a lot of sources. Can’t share contacts here so will have to copy paste. I’ll share those soon as well. Do drop me an inbox message in a couple of days in case I forget.

[sheri.ali.khan]

Alright will do bro. Might ask for your number once i get my hands on a clean lancer. InshaAllah ️

[taimurahmed92]

Sure

[pwuser159839697293]

I own a Lancer 2004 1.6 GL, I had some issues with the car RPM so guide me to some best mechanic in Lahore

[sheri.ali.khan]

Koi lahore/Islamabad/Pindi mein Lancer 1.6 GLX SR auto nai sale horahi? In good condition?
Ads are so fake, aaj dekh ker aya dil kharab hogaya. Ad mei kuch thi, asal mei all rusted.

[tintin1]

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[sheri.ali.khan]

I swear. I just sold my car two days ago. Honda city, the people who came to physically inspect it were actually surprised that what i wrote in the ad was 101% truth.

[tintin1]

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[sheri.ali.khan]

Hahah i hope not! It was well taken care of. The guy was actually happy when he drove away. 45k driven total genuine, two dry dents on the trunk because a branch of a tree fell on her during thunderstorms.
Other than that, it was a clean car. Alhamdullilah.

[taimurahmed92]

Most of the lancers on Pakwheels are in junk condition or need at least 7-8 lacs or more in restoration expenses.

[sheri.ali.khan]

Hey, does anyone know if the 2006 GLX 1.6 SR came with an immobilizer?
I just got my hands on a lancer but there are no key fobs with it and just a regular simple key with it. As far as i know, lancer had a key fob with 2 buttons on it.
Is there anyone in Lahore that can make those for me with programming something to work with my car for the lock and unlock button? also where would i find a key fob for lancer? ;p

[taimurahmed92]

Mine did not come with immobilizer. Just two buttons on the keyfob.

Search for a thread by the name of Dewan Lancer Manuals. Go into the FSM folder and download all the parts. Then try searching for keyfob calibration there.

[sheri.ali.khan]

I downloaded that yesterday. Thank you so much!
I need some help regarding some mechanical issues im facing.
Can i somehow call you to be able to better communicate?
Would appreciate it alot.

[pwuser160335654651]

Hi All,

I am looking for a good quality 4G13 engine replacement for my Lancer 2005 model.
Currently the engine is not in good condition and I would like to change the assembly to improve efficiency and power.

Is there any good place where I can buy a guaranteed good quality engine assembly in Lahore/Faisalabad?

thanks,
Rizwan