FAQ (Copyright MLR - published with permission of MLR)

General

What fuel should I use?
What coolant should I use?
What engine oil should I use?
What transmission oil should I Use
What brake fluid should I use?
Should I use Octane Booster?
What is the difference between the RS, RS2 and GSR?

Technical/Maintenance

What should the tyre pressure be?
Should de-cat my car?
What is the standard geometry of the car?
Why won't my spare wheel fit on the front of the car?
Can I improve the handling of the car by changing the wheel alignment?
What should the service intervals be?
I have heard I should let my car idle for while before switching off, why is this?
Suspension-systems sheet (written by Claudius)
Suspension-cure sheet (written by Claudius)


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.

Fault/Quirk	Symptom	Cars affected
Fuel cuts	Hard Jerk as fuel is cut to the engine	All EVO's
Rusted Wastegate Actuator	Inconsistent boost levels or fuel cuts	All EVO's
Baulking Gear Change	1st, 2nd & Reverse gears are hard to select	E4 onwards
Warped Discs	Vibration through the steering wheel under braking	E5 onwards
Poor Headlight Brightness	Poor headlight illumination, mainly on dipped beam	E4 onwards
Incorrectly Registering Fuel Gauge	Inaccurate fuel measurements	E4 onwards