Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Required Special Tool: 

• MB991610: Oil Filter Wrench

1. 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).
   WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
4. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the engine oil filter.
5. 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.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
   Fig 2: Applying Small Amount Of Engine Oil To O-Ring

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
7. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with an oil filter wrench.
   SPECIAL TOOL REFERENCE DATA
   
   

   NUMBER	SPECIAL TOOL	TIGHTENING TORQUE
   MD356000	MB991610 or equivalent	Approximately 3/4 turn [14 +/- 2 N.m (124 +/- 18 in-lb)]
   MD136466 MD322508	General service tool	Approximately 3/4 turn [17 +/- 3 N.m (13 +/- 2 ft-lb)]

8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil (Refer to ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT  ).
9. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks from the installation section of the oil filter.