Mitsubishi 1989-1993 GALANT Service Manual page 32

EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION
Symptom
Excessive
POOR FUEL MILEAGE
Symptom
Poor fuel mtleage
NOISE
Symptom
Noise
HARD STEERING
Symptom
Hard steering
GENERAL - Master Troubleshooting
Probable cause
Oil leak
Valve stem worn.
Piston ring worn or damaged.
Probable cause
Fuel leak
Air cleaner clogged.
Ignition system problems.
Fuel injection system problems.
Compression too low.
Tires improperly inflated.
Clutch slips.
Brakes drag.
Probable cause
Loose bolts and nuts.
Engine noise
Probable cause
Loose power steering oil pump belt
Low fluid level
Air in power steering system
Low tire pressure
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball
joint
Excessively tightened of steering gear box
rack support cover
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of tie-rod ball
joint
Malfunctioning electronic controlled power
steering system
Sticky flow control valve
Bent rack in steering gear box
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Repair as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
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Repair as necessary.
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13-8, 119, 205
1 l-6
31-3
21-4
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Retighten as necessary.
Repair as necessary.
Reference page or remedy
Replenish
31-3