Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90°C (194°F).

1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
3. Use the commercially-available tool to remove the engine oil filter.
4. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
   Fig 1: Removing Engine Oil Filter

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
5. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
6. Where the oil filter O-ring touches the oil pan flange, tighten the oil filter to the specified torque using the commercially-available tool.

   Tightening torque: Approximately 3/4 turn [14 +/- 2 N.m (124 +/- 18 in-lb)] 

7. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil. (Refer to ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT  .)
8. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks from the installation section of the oil filter.
   Fig 2: Applying Small Amount Of Engine Oil To O-Ring Of New Oil Filter

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.