Parts for your 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer-Manifold gasket

2016 Mitsubishi Lancer manifold gasket — what it does and when to replace it

Yes, the 2016 Mitsubishi Lancer uses manifold gaskets. Technical sources including the Mitsubishi Lancer Service Manual (CF/GA series — Engine Mechanical, Intake and Exhaust sections) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue list both an intake manifold gasket and an exhaust manifold gasket for the 2.0L (4B11) and 2.4L (4B12) petrol engines used in AU/NZ models. These gaskets are specified sealing components whenever the manifolds are fitted, removed, or serviced.

A manifold gasket’s job is simple but vital. On the intake side, it seals the air path between the cylinder head and intake manifold so the engine only breathes metered air — no sneaky vacuum leaks that cause rough idle, hunting revs, or lean fault codes. On some variants it also keeps coolant and EGR passages contained. On the exhaust side, a multi-layer steel gasket locks in hot exhaust gases, preventing that tell-tale ticking on cold start, protecting nearby components, and keeping O2 sensor readings honest for proper fuel control. It’s a small, inexpensive bit that keeps performance, economy, and emissions on point.

For servicing, manifold gaskets aren’t a routine “replace by kilometres” item