Target Audience:
Professional technicians and DIY owners performing their own service and repair
Segment:
Subcompact / compact economy sedan and hatchback
Completeness:
Covers every single detail - repair, maintenance, rebuild, refurbish or restore
Illustrations:
Detailed illustrations, diagrams and wiring schematics throughout
Instructions:
Step-by-step procedures with full specifications
Portability:
All pages printable - print only what you need for the garage or workshop
Coverage Areas:
All systems - service, repair, maintenance, rebuild and overhaul
Page Count:
Complete factory-level coverage; extensive multi-hundred-page manual (exact count not specified)
Manual Type:
Workshop repair manual
Delivery Method:
Instant download on completion of payment
Engine:
Complete mechanical, lubrication and cooling system overhaul procedures
Fuel and Emissions:
Carburetor and fuel injection systems, emission controls
Ignition:
Distributor, timing and electrical ignition diagnostics
Transmission and Clutch:
Manual and automatic transmission service, clutch removal and overhaul
Driveline:
Drive shafts, CV joints and differentials
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension, alignment specifications
Steering:
Manual and power steering systems
Brakes:
Front and rear brakes, master cylinder, bleeding and adjustment
Electrical:
Starting, charging, lighting and instrumentation with wiring schematics
Heating and Air Conditioning:
HVAC components, controls and refrigerant service
Body and Interior:
Panels, trim, windows, locks and weatherstripping
Diagnostics:
Fault finding and troubleshooting charts for every system
Step-by-Step Repair:
Detailed disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions
Maintenance:
Scheduled service, adjustments and tune-up procedures
Rebuild Procedures:
Engine, transmission and component rebuild and refurbish guidance
Specifications:
Torque values, clearances and adjustment data throughout
Illustrations:
Exploded views, diagrams and wiring schematics
Printable:
All pages printable for workshop use
Parts Data:
Component identification and exploded views to assist parts ordering
Torque Specifications:
Complete torque tables for fastener-tightening procedures
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engines:
Mitsubishi 4G1-series inline-4 petrol engines (1.3L and 1.5L classes) plus 1.6L and diesel options depending on market
Configuration:
Inline-4, SOHC, single-point or multi-point fuel injection by variant
Performance and Fuel System
Fuel System:
Electronic fuel injection (ECI-Multi) on most petrol models; carburetor on early/base variants
Fuel Requirement:
Regular unleaded petrol
Cooling:
Liquid-cooled with electric radiator fan
Exact Output Figures:
N/A - varies by market variant and not specified in the description
Wheelbase:
Approximately 2,435 mm (Colt/Lancer hatchback and sedan variants)
Length:
Approximately 3,900-4,290 mm depending on body style and market
Curb Weight:
Approximately 850-1,050 kg depending on model and equipment
Exact Figures:
N/A - varies by variant; consult the manual for model-specific data
Active and Passive Features
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - period ratings not specified in the description
Active Features:
Front disc brakes with rear drums; seat belt pretensioners on later models
Passive Features:
Three-point front seat belts, collapsible steering column, side-impact door beams
Airbags:
Driver airbag available on some later variants depending on market
Oil and Filter:
Engine oil and filter change at regular intervals per the factory schedule in the manual
Other Services:
Full factory maintenance schedule with checks, adjustments and replacement intervals
Engine Oil:
API-rated SAE viscosity per temperature chart in the manual
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze mix
Transmission Fluid:
Gear oil for manuals; ATF for automatics - grades detailed in the manual
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 brake fluid
Known Issues / Common Wear
Common Wear Items:
Brake pads and shoes, CV boots and joints, timing belt, clutch components, suspension bushings
Manufacturer:
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, Japan
Model Evolution:
The Colt and Lancer shared front-wheel-drive platforms; the early-1990s Colt (Mk4/5) and Lancer evolved from Mitsubishi's compact front-drive family with sedan, hatchback and wagon body styles
Production Location:
Japan, with assembly also at overseas plants for various markets
