Mitsubishi Galant of the ninth generation was one of the first cars that did not come to us from Europe or Japan. This is a typical "American" that has undergone modernization for domestic market Russia. The Russian premiere of this car took place in September 2006, and overseas sales started two years earlier. Why did Mitsubishi marketers wait so long before presenting a new product on the Russian market? The answer was found quickly. According to representatives of the Japanese concern, before releasing the ninth Mitsubishi generation Galant to Russia, all components and assemblies of the car were finalized, taking into account the peculiarities of operation in Russia, which took a whole year and a half. As a result, 308 changes were made to the design.
About the main ones are enlarged to 165 mm ground clearance, a battery with a larger capacity for starting at low temperatures, as well as a more powerful starter and generator than in the American versions. After another year and a half, Galant underwent a slight restyling.
The most noticeable changes as a result of the update were the appearance of the car - a new grille trim appeared, and the fog lights became larger. In addition, the design of the rear lights has changed.
As for the interior, here we should highlight the appearance of the audio system and cruise control buttons on the front of the steering wheel (previously these keys were located on the back side), new trim materials “wood-like” (previously “aluminum-like”), and also changing the color of the illumination of instruments and vehicle control systems from blue to red.
T now about everything in more detail. After the Mitsubishi Galant appeared on the Russian market, it turned out that in terms of price range, the new product is on the same level as the top-end D-class cars, which include the popular Mazda6, as well as Opel Vectra and Hyundai NF. In turn, in terms of size, the ninth generation Galant competed with more expensive and venerable rivals - Nissan Teana, Toyota Camry and Volvo S80 and BMW 5-Series.
And so, we sit down in the salon. The front seats have a completely non-American profile - the lateral back support fixes the driver's body well. The electrically adjustable driver's seat makes it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Only the lack of longitudinal adjustment of the steering column reminds of overseas origin. Annoying blue backlight replaced with "European" orange. Due to the fact that the audio system and cruise control buttons were moved from the back of the steering wheel to the outside, it became easier and clearer to manage them. The plastic of the front panel is soft to the touch, but the quality does not differ. Despite the presence of a duplicate speedometer scale in miles, the instrument panel is well informative and does not cause any complaints.
There is real space in the back sofa. With an average height of the front riders, rear passengers they can easily cross their legs and not feel any discomfort at the same time. The width of the place is quite enough for three adults, but you will not envy the one who is located in the middle. The rear sofa cushion is molded only for two, and when passing a speed bump, the central passenger can easily hit the ceiling with his head. In general, the spaciousness of the cabin is an undoubted trump card of the Mitsubishi Galant, which compensates for the rustic finish.
The luggage compartment with a volume of 435 liters is not distinguished by its large capacity and ease of use, primarily due to the not very good shape of the internal space and the high loading height. In addition, the transformation of the rear seat is not provided - for the transportation of long items there is only a hatch in the armrest.
The trunk lid is opened either with a button on the ignition key or with a lever in the cabin.
In all vehicles supplied to Russian market, are equipped with only one engine, namely a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder MIVEC engine with four valves per cylinder and an ECI-MULTI multipoint injection system. This power unit has one indisputable advantage, which is the automatic octane correction system, which allows you to fill the tank with 92nd gasoline. With such an engine, the Mitsubishi Galant produces 158 hp. and 213 Nm of torque, which is achieved at 4,000 rpm. Paired with the engine, only an automatic transmission is available, namely the 4-speed INVECS-II Sports Mode automatic transmission with manual gear selection.
Ragan dynamics from a 158-horsepower engine is not worth waiting for, so it’s better to postpone the “traffic light” races. No wonder the car was developed for the American market. The habits of Galant can be characterized by two epithets - soft and imposing. These qualities are manifested in virtually everything. But that doesn't mean it can't be played with. Automatic transmission INVECS-II can adapt to the driving style. In dynamic mode, each gear spins to the red zone, and when you release the gas, the box keeps the speed, not trying to switch to a step higher in order to respond faster to pressing the accelerator at the right time. In quiet mode, the shifts are virtually imperceptible to passengers.
As for the suspension settings, “overseas” habits are also unmistakably captured here. On asphalt waves, there is a fairly strong transverse buildup. Turns are passed with noticeable rolls. With a slightly sharper entry into the turn, the tires begin to squeak plaintively. But the pits and joints of the asphalt pavement Mitsubishi Galant clicks like seeds, without causing any inconvenience to passengers. Coupled with good sound insulation and an excellent audio system, the Rockford Fosgate Galant becomes a good companion even where the quality of the roadway leaves much to be desired. The increased clearance will allow you to make forays into nature without fear for the safety of the bottom. With a fairly understandable steering, which in its settings is more like Japanese than American, I was surprised by the large turning radius - where the “classmates” turn around in one run, “Galant” will need at least two. Because of this, there are some inconveniences when maneuvering in a tight parking lot.
In the piggy bank of Mitsubishi Galant, you can write down a fairly extensive list of equipment that competitors cannot boast of at a similar price. As standard equipment Galant is equipped with automatic transmission and cruise control, ABS systems and EBD, fog lights, power windows on all doors, climate control, six airbags, multifunctional steering wheel, audio system with 6 speakers and 16-inch alloy wheels with tires
were considered sports sedans, which can not only transfer the whole family, but also bring driving pleasure. Mitsubishi Galant 9 was created specifically for the American market, the real failure was that in the North American market, which marketers were counting on, the new Galant was sold three times worse than the eighth. In the USA, Galant in its ninth reincarnation was introduced at the end of 2003, the car was assembled in the American city of Normal, in the state of Illinois. The machine was created on the PS platform, which stands for "Project America", (State - states). After a commercial failure in the US, two years later, in 2006 big sedan began to be supplied to the CIS markets. Cars supplied for the CIS countries have 308 differences from American cars.
Appearance:
The dimensions of the latest Mitsubishi Galant are much larger than the previous model, the car has added as much as 23.5 cm in length, in terms of dimensions this car can even be compared with , and . Recall that the ninth generation was produced only in the sedan. Despite the apparent massiveness, Mitsubishi's drag coefficient is 0.31, which is very good. side mirrors already in the basic configuration are equipped with heating. The design was created in the Californian design studio Mitsubishi and Akinori Nakanishi, a talented designer who painted the eighth Mitsubishi Galant did not work on the ninth generation of the model, but later it was he who painted the tenth generation. 
During production, changes were made to the appearance of the car, the taillights became “elongated” and not “square” as before, the radiator grille also changed, which lost its “beak” after the update. In the basic equipment, the sedan sits on sixteen-inch rims with 215/60 tires. Note that a similar move, to reorient family sedans with a sporty character to business class sedans, was made by Subaru, with the last .
Salon:
The salon is also the advantage of the ninth generation Galant, because in terms of space it is comparable to business sedans and surpasses in interior space and. Wheel has a mechanical adjustment of the angle of inclination, the steering wheel in the Galant is not adjustable for reach. 
The basic Intense package includes a multifunction steering wheel with audio control keys and cruise control, respectively, the cruise control itself and an audio system with six speakers and a servo drive for all windows are included in the equipment. Expensive equipment Instyle includes: leather seats, driver's seat servos, a power sunroof and an expensive Rockford Fosgate audio system with eight speakers and a subwoofer, the system's power is 650W. For safety, there are six airbags that are provided as standard and seat belt pretensioners. In the American NHTSA safety tests, Mitsubishi scored five stars - the highest rating. The rear sofa is wide, but it is designed for two, the average passenger, when a car hits a bump, can reach his head to the ceiling. Due to the wheelbase increased by 11.5 cm compared to the previous Mitsubishi Galant, the rear has become more spacious. Despite the increased dimensions, the trunk volume has decreased from 470 to 435 liters, but under the raised floor of the Galant there is a full-size spare wheel.
Technical part and characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant
For Mitsubishi Galant intended for the CIS it is offered reliable engine 2.4l. The 4G69 four-cylinder engine is equipped with MIVEC variable valve timing and ECI - MULTI port injection. The motor develops 158hp and 213N.M of torque. For the Russian and Ukrainian market, only the automatic transmission Invecs 2 is provided. The box has a manual mode and can adapt to the driver's driving style. The 2.4 engine is known from Outlander, its advantage is the absence of a GDI injection system, which is not very fond of domestic gasoline. power unit equipped with an automatic octane correction system, which allows you to drive on 92 gasoline.
Once every 20,000 - 30,000, the nozzles should be flushed and the spark plugs should be replaced. Replacing the timing belt along with rollers for Galant should be carried out no later than a run of 90 thousand. There are known cases of radiator leakage, which are not always possible to fix, and a new one costs $ 800.
In the US market, a modification was offered from V6 to 233 and 258 hp, which is known from the Pajero model, but sixes were not officially supplied to the CIS.
The front suspension Galant is made according to the McPherson scheme, a multi-link is installed at the rear. By European standards, the suspension is soft and allows some buildup on asphalt waves. The disadvantage of the model is that there is no ESP (electronic stabilization system) even as an additional equipment.
Pay attention to technical characteristics of Mitsubishi Galant.
Specifications:
Engine: 2.4 petrol
Volume: 2378cc
Power: 159hp
Torque: 213N.m
➖ Maneuverability
➖ Noise isolation
➖ Design (front)
pros
➕ Reliability
➕ Suspension
➕ Spacious interior
The advantages and disadvantages of the Mitsubishi Galant 9 are identified based on feedback from real owners. More detailed benefits and Mitsubishi cons Galant 2.4 with a gun can be found in the stories below:
Owner reviews
Video review
So I decided after 2 years of owning this miracle to write a review. General emotions from the car are good. I call it a "ship" - big (huge interior), heavy (like a tank on the highway), and, of course, clumsy (large turning radius - you have to get used to the dimensions).
The engine and gearbox are a great combination, who writes about bad dynamics— cunning, because the gearbox (an ancient proven 4-speed automatic) is adaptive (if you constantly press, it breaks, if it is constantly quiet, then it adapts and starts to slow down, save fuel).
In general, the engine, gearbox and suspension are very reliable and proven. The salon is large and comfortable. The suspension is soft and comfortable. There are enough dynamics (acceleration from 60 to 100 km/h, from 100 to 140 km/h — even). Great music (Roquefort) but no USB. Great family car!
Disadvantages, but what about without them:
1. Fuel consumption: the city is 15 liters, the highway is 10-11, it’s good that the 92nd eats.
2. Dimensions (well, what did you want with a length of under 5 meters).
3. The trunk is average, although a baby stroller fits, and there is still enough space.
4. After 3.5 thousand, the engine can be heard (did Shumko hood and engine).
5. In time, minor breakdowns begin to come out.Sergey, review of Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 automatic transmission 2007 onwards
A new one was taken from the salon, like a workhorse, for everyday driving, in any weather. I would like to note the reliability of this machine. 127 thousand km covered in three years different roads in the roadless expanses of Ukraine. Only consumables changed, the replacement of which required a guarantee. I left the warranty for 80 thousand km.
Hardy, moderately soft and moderately hard suspension. A friend compared with his Mercedes E-class for 90 thousand USD. e. He noted the good energy intensity of the suspension. Stable and maneuverable on steep turns, descents and ascents at a speed of 150-160 km/h. At 180-190 km / h in a straight road keeps well.
Spacious interior, children literally walk on it. Enough trunk. I would like a little more horses, but there is enough motor on the tracks. In the city, I would like more lightness and playfulness in the steering wheel, but it is made for the track.
Consumption is acceptable, it all depends on how you press the pedal. The main thing is that it consumes what is declared. Lil is basically 95th gasoline. It happened that the second one also flooded, but immediately felt the difference in the operation of the engine. With our quality of gasoline on the highways, it is better to pour a good 95th, less consumption and the machine runs faster, and most importantly smoothly. Brakes suit completely.
Of the minuses:
- "Bugs" in the cabin, even new car;
- Absence on-board computer, however, you get used to it, the main thing is not to forget to fill in the fuel when the sensor lights up;
— Large triangular dead zones in the area of mirrors, a couple of times I lost sight of other road users in them;
- Large turning radius in the city, when driving on the paving stones in the steering wheel, there is a slight rattle, a little not pleasant.
- On the passenger seat in front, the torpedo descends at an angle downwards and for a tall person, the shoes rest against it.
- In winter, a lot of sand flies from under the front wheels on sprinkled roads and cuts strongly bends in the lower part rear doors and arches, the noise from this is strong.
- Appearance - the front end is in doubt, but otherwise I even like it.The owner drives a Mitsubishi Galant 9 automatic 2.4 2009
- the 2.4 engine is rather weak with an (empty) car weight of 2 tons.
— Box frisky, but begs the 5th gear.
— leather in the cabin of the late 90s, not soft, no perforation.
— low ceiling (complete with sunroof) with my height of 172 cm!!!
— Steering wheel adjustment only up and down, uncomfortable.
- The screen of the radio in bright light is hard to read.
- dynamics by 3, controllability by sharp turns on 4.
- the ventilation system is not thought out. No matter how you twist it, it blows in the face.
— Poor soundproofing.
- no parking sensors.High clearance.
+ great suspension.
+ dynamic acceleration.
+ spacious salon, especially at the rear (due to the modest trunk).
+ low fuel consumption, given the weight of the car + omnivorous.
+ inexpensive service.
+ cheeky appearance, although the front view is debatable, it is worth taking a closer look at the angle.Review about Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 automatic 2009
It's about the Mitsubishi Galant (9th generation). I don’t post photos - everyone knows the car in principle, although it is not the most “hyped” of cars of this class.
1. The choice of cars.
Car chose for a long time. I was only interested in the used market, class D and E. Naturally, the choice in this class is not the largest, but still there. The main priorities: a large, moderately powerful, automatic ("old", reliable), comfortable soft suspension, a reliable engine and, in general, the reliability and simplicity of the main components ... Well, in general, nothing new, what else can you want from a car)))) Outwardly, I liked the Camry 40 body, Mitsubishi Galant, Hyundai Grander, Nissan Tiana, and, perhaps, everything (right-hand drive: Mark, etc. did not consider, although the Mark is certainly good). Skoda Superb, Chevrolet Epica, etc. did not like it outwardly, therefore technical part I wasn't that interested anymore.
2. Analysis of "practice".
I studied these cars for a long time in personal communication with the owners, read forums and reviews, etc. I won’t write for a long time what I understood for myself, but one applicant was dropped (it’s a Nissan Tiana), Camry, Hyundai Grander and Galant remained. Here the choice was more difficult, but Galant still won in terms of price-quality ratio, he surpassed the Camry and Grander quite easily. Flour choice between them will not describe.
3. External and internal appearance of the 9th generation Galant and main characteristics.
There is a lot that has been said, written, not everyone will like the car outwardly. But if you look closely, there is nothing ugly in it, graceful smooth muscular forms, a "peasant" car in the full sense of the word. Clearance high 165 cm, length and internal usable space is huge, the trunk is large and comfortable. Engine 2.4, reliable put on Mitsubishi for a long time, no complaints about it, pulls very cheerfully. The mass of the car is very impressive 1650 kg. I am a supporter of "heavy" cars - safety is paramount. Despite the fact that the Camry is lighter, and the horses are a little larger, but the gallant is still faster (the owners of the Camry themselves admitted this), apparently this is the merit of not only the engine but also the machine gun, but about it later. Inside, everything is very concise, but at the same time, materials of excellent quality are “rich”, I don’t know how it is in the basic configuration, but in the “maximum speed” (leather, sunroof, rockford audio system) everything is very nice, “plastic” on the ponel (actually not plastic) perforated rubberized moderately soft material, I have never seen anything like this to the touch. Nothing creaks, there are no gaps at all. The machine is assembled simply amazingly. Even many premium classes of the present time (mostly assembled in our country) and even then the build quality is not The seats are very comfortable, the driver's seat is electrically adjustable in all planes. The quality of the leather is very good. Rockford music is at its best (relatively of course))), Mark Moiseevich Levinzon will probably be better, of course, but for me this is not the most important thing in life) ).
4. Auto in motion.
It's just a fairy tale. Ride, noise and overall comfort are just super for a car in this price category. Forgive me KAMRIvody, but in smoothness and general comfort, the gallant wins, that's why I chose it and not the Camry. The car just floats, the road, or rather its absence, is not felt, the suspension just swallows everything, it doesn’t break through, I haven’t seen such a suspension in cars of this class, it’s better only at 120 speed, but this is a different car and a lot has already been said about it. The automatic gearbox is something with something, it switches smoothly is not noticeable at all, although it is 4 ex st., it is very cool in everything, it and the engine understand others at a glance, the relationship is excellent. The speed is felt only after 140-150 km / h, the power reserve is large. I'm not a racer, but if necessary, the car picks up speed very quickly when overtaking and other extreme conditions, there is also a manual gearshift mode. There was a case changed with a friend for a while: he was a Camry, I told him a gallant. He turned out to be an honest man, admitted that he liked everything about the Galante more, especially in the suspension, and so I ask: “what else”, he says: “well, you know, you can’t explain it like that ... - like in everything in general. .." I understood it. Well, you know how in love you can’t explain what you love for, or like in an old movie: “well, unless you tell a song ...” For those who suddenly don’t know - even though the car and Japanese brand, it is only half Japanese, or even less.))) The engine and gearbox are Japanese and so on ... The car was completely assembled in the USA, and even though we don’t like America, cars, especially at that time, were assembled very high quality.
5. Ending.
there is so much more to write. For me there is only one conclusion. There are no competitors in this price category in this class (at least for me). In 2007-2008, a Camry at maximum speed cost about 850 tr, a Galant at maximum speed about 820 tr. That is new car close in price. Now average price solid camry 07-08 year 600 tr, solid galant 450 tr Everything suggests that the Toyota brand is more popular and loses less in price. But this does not speak about the "true" price of the car.
Most of the cars have a conventional front-wheel drive and mechanical and automatic boxes transmissions that have long been known, for example, by Lancer. Manual gearboxes- these are F5M42-1 and F5M42-2, automatic boxes are represented by transmission options own design F4A42, aka INVECS-II, and with 2.4 GDI 4G64-4 engines and supercharged V6s of the 6A13-7 series, they installed both a five-speed automatic transmission W5A42-2 and a more powerful W5A51-3. Another five-steps are sometimes found on Japanese all-wheel drive Legnum with a 1.8 4G93-G engine.
I do not consider the most exotic options with YAC simply due to the fact that, with a low prevalence, there are no objective data on operation. Yes, and there is little information on the operation of all-wheel drive versions. Although it is unlikely that surprises can be expected from them: they contain the same components as on Lancer Evo and first Generation Outlander. BUT transfer boxes manual and automatic transmissions are unified and interchangeable. And this means that everything is quite simple and reliable.
In the photo: under the hood of the Mitsubishi Galant V6 "1998–2001
It is extremely easy to get confused in the Galant/Legnum/Aspire configurations, there are many of them, they differ for different markets. And the interchangeability of transmission units is very limited. Unless you can buy a manual transmission, having learned only gear ratios. But even here we must not forget that for turbocharged and atmospheric engines, different variants bells for different locations of the starter. And if you take boxes for all-wheel drive cars, then there may be too many surprises.
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| Pictured: Mitsubishi Aspire "1998–2003 | Pictured: Mitsubishi Legnum "1996–2002 |
Automatic transmissions are not electronically interchangeable, and even the cases of boxes may differ depending on the motor, drive, year of manufacture and steering wheel position. Installing a "limited compatibility" box requires good understanding from the master, which is increasingly difficult to meet in our time.
And don't be surprised by the prices for contract boxes. They often look strange: they seem to be the same box, but the difference in price can be three times. Often the reason lies in the demand and scarcity of certain gearbox options, and not just in the greed of suppliers.
Mitsubishi is one of those manufacturers who do not save on transmissions. Almost all cars have gearboxes that digest the engine torque with a margin. Only boxes that work in tandem with tuned 6A13-7 and turbo version 4G63T will fall into the risk zone. In all other cases, transmission failures can only be the result of a run of under half a million kilometers, oil loss, shock or unsuccessful intervention during minor repairs. For automatic transmission more overheating, lack of oil changes, torn gas turbine engine or wear of its blocking pads to the base are added. And now about everything in order.
Mechanical five-speed gearboxes F5M42 and W5M51 proved to be quite reliable. Of course, only if the oil level is maintained and there are no hard overloads during slipping and drifting. With runs under 200 thousand, the average driver has a gradual wear of the second-fourth gear synchronizers and even difficult switching on, but with slow switching, the problem practically does not bother. The switching mechanism loses its former clarity over time, the cables begin to turn sour, but if the car has not been standing for months, there are almost no such problems. And do not forget about the presence of dual-mass flywheels on GDI motors, which also require repair or replacement over time.
Automatic transmissions are mainly represented by four-speed F4A42. This is a box of the company's own design, but the design clearly gravitates towards the Chrysler automatic transmission, which has long been owner of Mitsubishi. The design turned out to be very successful and long-playing. A close relative of this box was installed on Hyundai Solaris Russian assembly before restyling.
The F4A42 resource with careful maintenance and careful handling is almost endless. In any case, these boxes, subject to the replacement of solenoids and scheduled repairs of gas turbine engines, serve even more than 350 thousand. The F4A42 version is distinguished by the presence of an external oil filter, which is best changed at every MOT, well, or at least every second. The internal filter is changed only when the automatic transmission bell is removed, which means that it will be replaced only when the box breaks.
The heat exchanger in the main radiator copes well with its duties on 2.0 and 1.8 liter engines, but with 2.4 and 2.5 liter engines on running automatic transmissions in the summer it may not be enough, and then the temperature will exceed 120 degrees at normal city driving mode. In this case it is better to set additional radiator Automatic transmission, which will cost much cheaper than its bulkhead.
In addition to the wear of the solenoids package and gas turbine overlays, there are a number of weaknesses. First of all, this is the thrust needle bearing of the Overdrive series, as well as wear and even breakage of the input shaft. And on cars with a 2.5 liter engine, with which these boxes were installed before restyling, the splines of the GDT driven shaft, which are cut off under load, cannot withstand. Fortunately, all these troubles appear mainly on all-wheel drive versions of automatic transmissions after drifting or slipping, or when shifting gears with shock due to problems with the valve body. Well, or with the loss of oil, which, unfortunately, is a common occurrence for these boxes. On older cars, at the first sign of cracks appearing on the oil cooling tubes of the automatic transmission, replace them with new, re-compressed ones. And change the box seals in time.
Five-speed boxes The F5A42 / W5A42 families are structurally similar to the four-stage ones, but on weak engines they have a better mode of operation of the gas turbine engine, a longer resource of its blocking linings and less chances of overheating. Usually they have less wear on the solenoids of the valve body, basically only the pressure control valve wears out. But the mechanics of the box are more sensitive to overloads, especially since they are installed with powerful motors, including V6. Here, during overloads, you can already see the breakdown of the Direct drum shaft, as well as the front and rear planetary gear sets. Due to the lack of oil pressure on age boxes, it is often necessary to replace the bushings and repair the oil pump with runs over 250 thousand. The differential is also loaded more heavily, and there are more chances for its failure. In general, these boxes are stronger than four-stage ones and, other things being equal, are in best condition. But they are most often put on all-wheel drive cars with powerful engines, where a quiet life does not shine for them. But fortunately, these boxes were installed on newer models, so there are no special problems with contract units.
Here with a more torque box of the W5A51 series, there is more trouble. It is less common than the previous ones, although the price for it is also low. This box works with the most powerful engines and it lacks strength. On the Galant VIII there are three of its varieties: E6A, E6B and EZB. The first generation is the weakest, the second and third from restyling are noticeably better, but they have a problem with the spring number MR534166/2741A007. Boxes from Lancer Evolution 7GTA and 9GTA with codes DZH and D1Z are also suitable for replacement. But in all variants, all three planetary gears operate at their limit, and with powerful motors they cannot withstand the planetary axes and the drum spring ring reverse gear, and sometimes the drum is wiped. The E6A box, which has the oldest and most reliable version, and the Lancer boxes, on which they again began to put the old design ring with the code 2741A007, are spared these troubles.
Of course, clutches in combat mode require regular checks and replacements, and in case of any problems with oil pressure due to overheating or contamination of the valve body, they burn out.
The box with the code D1Z has the strongest construction, but its bell does not fit the 6A13 motor (it is only for the 4G63T).
Versions E6B and EZB have an external filter, which has a good effect on the resource during quiet operation. However, what kind of quiet operation is this with a 280-horsepower stock engine I'm talking about?
The box on the VR4 has a regular radiator, which is enough as long as the box is in good condition. Almost all automatic transmission options have a regular filter, and improvements are needed mainly in its mechanical part. And, of course, every 30-40 thousand kilometers an oil change is required. True, for most running and well-tuned cars, 30-40 thousand is the interval of a “small” automatic transmission bulkhead.
Motors
Mitsubishi engines from this period are an interesting mix of new technology and old proven designs. The most reliable engines on the Galant VIII are undoubtedly the 4G63-6 2.0 SOHC / DOHC engines with conventional injection and 4G64 2.4 MPI, especially in the SOHC version. Six-cylinder engines of the 6A13 series with a volume of 2.5 liters with conventional injection are also reliable, but they have more problems with lubrication and are noticeably more expensive to maintain, although they have a higher resource. Supercharged versions of 6A13, of course, are noticeably more expensive to maintain and more vulnerable, but they are quite stable and can have a good resource. Although the likelihood that they were "annealed" is maximum.
Much more hassle with all GDI motors, and positive traits somehow they are not tracked. There are all the "charms" of direct injection in the form of increased design complexity, limited resource of high pressure fuel pumps and injectors, a high probability of failures due to sensors, frankly poor starting qualities in winter and a tendency to coke piston rings. In general, engines 1.8 4G93-G, 2.4 4G64-4 and 2.0 4G94-G with GDI are very nasty. Worse than them are only diesel 4D58, which are generally considered one of the most bad motors stamps. Although the most successful five-speed automatic transmissions usually stood with GDI engines.
Belt balancer shafts
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Despite its considerable age, Galant has relatively few complaints about the engine compartment wiring and cooling system. And modifications of engines with conventional distributed injection boast impressive stability. In general, mechanics Mitsubishi engines one of the best, although the drive of the balancer shafts by a belt is a very, very original solution that does not add reliability to the motors, but this problem, if desired, is eliminated at the first timing change.
Low resource of exhaust system components and weak suspension motors - common shortcomings of the entire series. After three to five years of operation, these nodes often required attention, and now, most likely, non-original components of unknown quality have been standing there for a long time. The original is too expensive, and replacements are also not encouraging with low cost. From Chery (from which you can put a lot here), the supports are not suitable, but the transfer case support from Niva stands up perfectly as a front support for an in-line "four". But keep in mind that with non-original supports you can forget about the quiet operation of engines: vibrations are noticeably increased, and the engines themselves, with an average mileage of 250 thousand kilometers, are far from ideal.
Spark plugs not replaced for a long time, dirty intake or throttle valve, a dead ventilation system and suction through a vacuum system - all this is the everyday life of a buyer of an inexpensive Galant.
Another problem is the low-lying crankcase and the subframe that does not protect it. A significant number of cars have a crankcase with traces of repairs, so when buying, pay close attention to this part. And for 6A13 engines, this is simply a must because of the peculiarities of their oil intake system.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Galant Elegance "1996–2003 Motors of the 4G6 family with conventional distributed injection on Galant are mainly represented by two options. This is the SOHC version of the 2.0 4G63 motor on European cars and SOHC version of the 2.4 4G64 engine on the "Americans". Occasionally you can find a DOHC version of the 4G63 and even cars with a turbocharged 4G63T. And it’s not at all a fact that this is a “collective farm”: it’s difficult to figure out the number of machine configurations, small regional and anniversary options are quite numerous. These engine versions are not only reliable, but also have an almost exemplary control system, stable and comfortable, excellent gasket of all components in engine compartment and at the same time please with good traction. In general, the impeccable Japanese auto industry. The few enemies of these motors are the age and sloppiness of services.
Timing Belt 2.4/2.0 DOHC
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Age manifests itself in the form of aging of the control system, hoses and plastic of the cooling system, cracks in the exhaust and, most sadly, intake manifolds. Over time, the chances of damage to the timing belt by a broken balance shaft belt increase. With runs over 150 thousand, either repair of the entire shaft mechanism and constant monitoring of oil pressure are required to prevent wedging of the shaft bushings and breakage of the drive belt, or a complete shutdown of the system with plugging the oil channels and removing the problem belt. The timing is able to consistently pass 60 thousand, but the “regular” 90 on age-related engines is rather an unattainable dream. The chances of bending the valve are too big, it is better not to save on the belt.
Hydraulic compensators are a long-standing problem of the company's motors, they are short-lived. Reducing oil change intervals to 5-7 thousand helps a little, but in the future it’s cheaper to just change them every second timing belt change or use decoking compounds to clean the oil system. This measure can briefly bring them to their senses.
Overall, this is still one of the best Japanese motors, and at the same time extremely inexpensive. True, with contract engines it's Complicated. 4G6 motors exist in a whole bunch of modifications. They can have different cylinder heads, different starter locations, they can be made for different attachments. It even had even a GDI version. In general, simply by the designation of the type of engine, it will not work to take a contractor or spare parts. But the motor is popular, there are enough experts on it, so the problem is solvable.
In the photo: Mitsubishi Galant Elegance Wagon "1996–2003 Direct injection is a fashionable thing, many claim that it is needed and very useful. But experienced owners of GDI motors are usually much more skeptical. It is not recommended to take a car with them. True, it is often impossible to refuse: there are not so many living cars, and it is easier to put the engine control system in order than the body. Moreover, now the problems are approximately clear, and the solutions are known. Of course, the system is more expensive and capricious. Here, the EGR is overloaded, and the intake is dirty, and the valves overgrow and hang, and the compression rings lie down due to the characteristics of the combustion process with an increased amount of soot, and the nozzles are tender, and the high-pressure fuel pump is even more tender than the nozzles. But expensive components can be restored, the most sought-after spare parts are on sale, and Mitsubishi even released Shumma fluid for decarbonizing GDI engines.
Mechanically, the 4G64 motors in the DOHC version are no worse than their MPI SOHC counterparts, except that the hydraulic lifters often do not even survive to replace the belt.
The 1.8 and 2.0 liter 4G93 and 4G94 series motors are based on a different block, do not have balance shafts, and many consider them even more reliable than the time-tested 4G63. But in practice, the design turned out to be more delicate, especially since the balancers of the 63rd engine can be removed, but it is already more difficult to provide the younger series with normal cooling of the cylinders and a more durable piston. So oil appetite and rather strong wear of the piston group are already present at runs of 150-200 thousand, unfortunately. Yes, and liners here lift up suspiciously often. In general, not the most successful series of engines on any side.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Galant Estate "1997–2003 Six-cylinder engines of the 6A13 series are good for everyone, but the crankshaft liners lift up with any mistake. Low-viscosity oil and easy overheating - the engine is in for repair. Dirty oil intake screen - for repair, old oil pump ... well, you know where the engine goes. It is advisable to use viscous oils, SAE40 or even SAE50, and keep the crankcase clean. It is advisable to change the timing belt every 60 thousand, although it can take longer, up to a hundred. Just remember that saving 10 thousand can result in the replacement of the entire motor.
6 838 rubles
The pump is relatively low-resource, but it probably already has a non-original one, and it all depends on the choice of supplier. A liquid oil heat exchanger requires attention and is very demanding on the quality of antifreeze, corrosion happens regularly in it. The rest is strong and very successful motor. Many consider it optimal for Galant, but it is heavy. With it, the already small resource of the front suspension falls, and its consumption is high. In maintenance, it is noticeably more complicated than in-line "fours", not to mention repairs. But it is not noisy, very high-torque and goes well with any automatic transmission.
Motor "fan" VR-4 - the same 6A13 with biturbo. As a sports engine, it is inferior to the supercharged 4G63, but it has more traction, the stock engine itself is cheaper and more powerful, and the sound is nicer. The resource is quite decent, there are even instances with runs over 200 thousand without traces of overhauls, but you should not hope for a miracle. Cars with these motors do not drive slowly, and the motors themselves are often tuned to values \u200b\u200bof “slightly over 400”. The resource, as expected, depends mainly on the quality of training, service and the degree of "piling up". But it seems to me that if you are going to buy a VR-4, then you already know more about this motor than can be stated in one paragraph of text.
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Galant VIII was beautiful and interesting car. If the body was well looked after, and the engine does not contain GDI letters in the index, then even now this is not a very troublesome and pleasant car. True, still demanding on the quality of service. Otherwise, it turns out to be a rather brittle bucket. Even if it's cute on the outside.
Pictured: Mitsubishi Galant Sport "1996–2003 It is worth taking this car only with MPI engines, but there are doubts about the expediency of six-cylinder naturally aspirated engines. Whether to buy VR-4 is a question beyond common sense: more than three hundred Horse power It's not for everyone and it's not for every day.
Separately, a couple of words about the "Americans". There are quite a few of them, and they are simpler and somewhat cheaper than European and Japanese cars in operation. First of all, thanks to the 2.4 4G64 MPI engines and the absence of a multi-link in the front suspension. But the interior of cars from the USA is noticeably worse, their equipment is poorer, and the build quality is clearly not up to Japanese. However, if you are not jarred by the cheapness of the American midsize, and you need a large and family car, then this is also quite an interesting option.
