# \#lancer

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## [Advice for 2015 Lancer SE](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2015-lancer-se/177314)

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**Author:** [@emma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emma)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-2015-lancer-se/177314 "2026-09-23T22:33:15Z")

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Hey guys. My boyfriend recently got a 2015 lancer SE and he is looking to mod it but we aren’t sure if it’s a good idea or what we can really do with it. He wants a cold air-intake and I think a turbo and other inside p…

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## [Noise while changing vent position](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-changing-vent-position/187659)

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**Author:** [@TheApache](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheApache)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/noise-while-changing-vent-position/187659 "2022-11-30T15:44:23Z")

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Hello everyone !\[:slight\_smile: I have a european model lancer from 2010 with automatic AC. Lately when i was changing the vent position - in specific two positions i started to hear strange noises, like 2 parts rubbing…

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## [1994 Mitsubishi Lancer - engine oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mitsubishi-lancer-engine-oil/185419)

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**Author:** [@Godknows](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Godknows)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-mitsubishi-lancer-engine-oil/185419 "2022-07-24T18:43:41Z")

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What kind of engine oil should I use for Mitsubishi lancer 94 1.3 cc.?

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## [Issue with jump starting Mitsubishi lancer with battery which is only 1.5 year old](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-jump-starting-mitsubishi-lancer-with-battery-which-is-only-1-5-year-old/181278)

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**Author:** [@HappyDiscoveries](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HappyDiscoveries)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [January 10, 2022, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/issue-with-jump-starting-mitsubishi-lancer-with-battery-which-is-only-1-5-year-old/181278 "2022-01-10T04:00:04Z")

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Over the course of winter we didn’t drive the car for about 2-3 months. This car also has a Immobiliser and we need to use a remote switch communicate with the immobiliser before we can start the car. Press the switch th…

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## [2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES - No power to fuel pump connector/harness](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-lancer-es-no-power-to-fuel-pump-connector-harness/181146)

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**Author:** [@email\_registration\_fRKS2bEMUY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/email_registration_fRKS2bEMUY)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-mitsubishi-lancer-es-no-power-to-fuel-pump-connector-harness/181146 "2021-12-09T23:54:32Z")

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Hello, I replaced the fuel pump strainer, but now the car won’t start. I tested the fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relays, and they are fine. I tested voltage at the fuel pump connector and cannot get anything. Any hel…

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## [What is this sensor? It's leaking oil I think](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sensor-its-leaking-oil-i-think/180274)

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**Author:** [@Keenanjg15](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Keenanjg15)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-sensor-its-leaking-oil-i-think/180274 "2021-10-30T22:24:45Z")

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Hi, so this part is leaking oil directly onto the gearbox. I’m pretty sure the engine is a 4g93 SOHC. It’s from a 2002 Lancer wagon. It’s a manual, don’t know if that helps. It seems simple enough to unscrew, and I thoug…

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## [Advice for lancer SE auto transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer-se-auto-transmission/177373)

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**Author:** [@emma](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emma)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/advice-for-lancer-se-auto-transmission/177373 "2021-06-11T21:43:01Z")

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Hello, does anyone have any more advice for my boyfriends 2015 Lancer SE? We know it’s not the best car but it was all that he could find in such a short time. He would like it to act more like a GTS or an Evo. Is there …

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## [Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229)

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**Author:** [@stu936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stu936)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mitsubishi-lancer/60229 "2020-09-14T01:45:41Z")

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I am considering buying a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer ES. I am not familiar with the brand. I'd appreciate any general information about reliability. TYIA, Stu

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## [Help! No clue!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-clue/169184)

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**Author:** [@Emmy8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Emmy8)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 12:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-no-clue/169184 "2020-08-26T00:03:37Z")

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Okay so I have no idea what is going on. No check engine is on but I have a 03 Mitsubishi Lancer. When I was parking in reverse it stopped on me. The whole car kinda shook then it turned off, my battery was dead replaced…

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## [A random tqapping sound only just noticed today](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-random-tqapping-sound-only-just-noticed-today/166599)

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**Author:** [@Karl-63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Karl-63)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-random-tqapping-sound-only-just-noticed-today/166599 "2020-07-02T01:38:11Z")

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Ive just noticed a tapping sound in my car. Ive tried playing with the aircon with no luck. Ive taken a video to show you. Any ideas ? I uploaded to youtube as it would not let me upload here. It sometimes fades in and …

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## [Help! Car chugging/lights dimming](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-chugging-lights-dimming/145870)

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**Author:** [@jacquidilger00\_155646](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jacquidilger00_155646)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 7:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-car-chugging-lights-dimming/145870 "2020-05-21T07:09:54Z")

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So I’m new to this forum, and also new to the car world, but I was hoping someone could shed some light on what my car’s issues might be caused by and/or the solution. I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer Gli, I bought it abo…

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## [2002 Mitsubishi Lancer turns over, won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-turns-over-won-t-start/131313)

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**Author:** [@andy30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andy30)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-mitsubishi-lancer-turns-over-won-t-start/131313 "2020-05-20T14:28:57Z")

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engine turns over but will not fire up

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## [Busted Lip, Fix Before I Sell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-lip-fix-before-i-sell/158484)

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**Author:** [@tylerjkozak\_163293](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tylerjkozak_163293)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/busted-lip-fix-before-i-sell/158484 "2020-02-14T19:50:28Z")

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Hello. I would like to sell my Lancer but I am concerned about being able to get a good price for it while the Front Passenger Side Lip is cracked in half. I have attached a picture so you can get an idea of the damage. …

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## [Air flow filter for 2003 lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-filter-for-2003-lancer/157501)

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**Author:** [@Pruthvideep\_Reddy\_Uttanur](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Pruthvideep_Reddy_Uttanur)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 2:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-flow-filter-for-2003-lancer/157501 "2020-01-30T02:19:18Z")

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Recently i went to a mechanic in ouyen to service my car and he says it got a faulty Air flow meter and need to replace that. He is charging 1000 $ (thousand dollars), which is not at all fair, as my car is with him can …

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## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer - treatments for sugar in the tank?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-treatments-for-sugar-in-the-tank/155654)

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**Author:** [@TracyJackson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TracyJackson)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-treatments-for-sugar-in-the-tank/155654 "2020-01-01T16:34:53Z")

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Will gas treatments work if some one put sugar in gas tank

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## [2011 Mitsubishi Lancer electronics problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-electronics-problem/152408)

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**Author:** [@NicolaBarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NicolaBarr)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 8, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-electronics-problem/152408 "2019-11-08T22:07:34Z")

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My partner had overloaded her car with oil and had to get road side assistance to get it towed to a garage after smoke was pouring out the car on the motor way. The roadside assistance guy checked it and said she was luc…

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## [When to use loctite and when to use antiseize?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-loctite-and-when-to-use-antiseize/113466)

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**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\
**Replies:** 45\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 11:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-to-use-loctite-and-when-to-use-antiseize/113466 "2019-08-14T23:01:54Z")

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Hi there! I was watching a video from this channel called ChrisFix on Youtube where the guy was replacing a wheel hub. At some point he was using a blue paste called Loctite. Some of you already know that I was replaci…

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## [Removing catalytic converter from 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-catalytic-converter-from-2002-mitsubishi-lancer/143801)

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**Author:** [@WyndellBlue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WyndellBlue)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-catalytic-converter-from-2002-mitsubishi-lancer/143801 "2019-07-06T20:25:57Z")

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Can i remove the catylic converter and run a straight pipe/muffler?

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## [2003 Mitsubishi Lancer won’t start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-start/137478)

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**Author:** [@Danielarnold](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Danielarnold)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-start/137478 "2019-03-31T17:41:10Z")

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I got a 2003 lancer oz rally. It has spark and gas. Set timing marks after the belt broke. Replaced the whole cylinder head and crankshaft sensor but wont start. Any ideas?

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## [2011 Mitsubishi Lancer needs replacement plastic shield](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341)

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**Author:** [@Jo41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jo41)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 25, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-mitsubishi-lancer-needs-replacement-plastic-shield/135341 "2019-02-25T19:11:17Z")

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Where can I buy the bottom plastic shield that covers the engine oil filter/ oil drain plug? Mine fell out recently… I live in Canada. Any answers would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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## [2012 Mitsubishi Lancer won’t go forward or back](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-go-forward-or-back/127214)

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**Author:** [@locario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/locario)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-mitsubishi-lancer-won-t-go-forward-or-back/127214 "2018-10-22T18:26:27Z")

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I stated having problem by first when I put it on gear the car would shake. Now when I put it on gear it does not go forward or back

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## [2004 Mitsubishi Lancer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer/125270)

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**Author:** [@Sonia\_Paz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sonia_Paz)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer/125270 "2018-09-19T03:22:08Z")

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Hello all: My daughter’s car was stolen recently and we are on the hunt for a new to her car. We recently found a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. Does the 2004 Mistubishi Lancer have a reputation as a reliable car or a lemon? …

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## [2010 Mitsubishi Lancer manual trans problems?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mitsubishi-lancer-manual-trans-problems/120411)

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**Author:** [@Peter37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Peter37)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-mitsubishi-lancer-manual-trans-problems/120411 "2018-07-06T08:28:47Z")

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any problems with manual 5 spd tranny

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## [Need help with fuse taps!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-fuse-taps/120255)

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**Author:** [@Surprise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Surprise)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 3, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-with-fuse-taps/120255 "2018-07-03T02:53:45Z")

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Hey! I’ve got a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer and I am installing new headlights. There is a Bluetooth controller connected to them to control the headlights via my phone. In order to power the Drl’s I need to fuse tap into a f…

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## [2008 Mitsubishi Lancer changes stations and volume on its own](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-changes-stations-and-volume-on-its-own/117476)

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**Author:** [@Laura40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Laura40)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-mitsubishi-lancer-changes-stations-and-volume-on-its-own/117476 "2018-05-16T17:08:06Z")

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My radio changes stations and volume as well as switches from CD fm am or off all on its own .

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## [05 Lancer engine cradle cracked / drive shaft destroyed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-lancer-engine-cradle-cracked-drive-shaft-destroyed/115493)

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**Author:** [@Lucas\_Evans](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lucas_Evans)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-lancer-engine-cradle-cracked-drive-shaft-destroyed/115493 "2018-05-07T23:56:56Z")

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Uploading… Photo link not sure if upload on site is working https://flic.kr/p/261pzN3 My 05 Lancer had the engine cradle rot out. I found out after this catastrophe happened that the part and labor is under recall, ne…

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## [2008 lancer gts cranks, starts, shuts right off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lancer-gts-cranks-starts-shuts-right-off/116508)

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**Author:** [@Ashlee\_Raynor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ashlee_Raynor)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-lancer-gts-cranks-starts-shuts-right-off/116508 "2018-05-02T16:33:20Z")

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2008 Mitsubishi Lancer cranks over starts shuts off within seconds I mean you barely get a full start. I got this car not that long ago she’s driven very great no problems no check engine light I was driving down the roa…

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## [Need part number for 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-part-number-for-2010-mitsubishi-lancer-rotors/115108)

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**Author:** [@Steven.Gerhart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Steven.Gerhart)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-part-number-for-2010-mitsubishi-lancer-rotors/115108 "2018-04-07T01:38:47Z")

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Gts rear brake rotors. Ive ordered rear rotors only to receive rotors with 190mm parking brake drum diameter. Mine are 170mm. What is a good part# for correct rotor w/170mm parking drum dia…

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## [2004 Mitsubishi Lancer temp gauge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-temp-gauge/114550)

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**Author:** [@Levi36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Levi36)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2018, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-mitsubishi-lancer-temp-gauge/114550 "2018-03-28T01:25:52Z")

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Recently had the radiator, thermostat, and water pump replaced. But I’ve now noticed that when I’ve driven for around 10 minutes or so the temperature gauge will start to go up when the car idles (at a stop sign, red lig…

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## [Ball joint tip on lower control arms touching rotor!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-tip-on-lower-control-arms-touching-rotor/113364)

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**Author:** [@Triathlor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triathlor)\
**Replies:** 24\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ball-joint-tip-on-lower-control-arms-touching-rotor/113364 "2018-03-11T18:31:13Z")

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Hi again guys! I have a problem. Yesterday after installing the lower control arms in my brother’s garage, I went home and everything seemed fine. I went again to his garage to finish replacing the other side’s lower co…

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