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Engine Oil Replacement

  1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).
    WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
  2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
  3. Remove the engine room under cover extension (Refer to UNDER COVER ).
  4. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
  5. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque.

    Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug Gasket - 2.4L Engine
    G05425565Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
    Fig 2: Identifying Drain Plug Gasket - 3.0L Engine
    G05425566Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

    Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM or higher 

    Total quantity< 4B1 >: 4.6 dm 3  (4.8 quarts) 

    Total quantity< 6B3 >: 4.3 dm 3  (4.5 quarts) 

    NOTE: SAE 5W-30 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting. SAE 10W-30 may be used when the normal operating temperature is above 38°C (100°F).
    Fig 3: SAE Recommended Chart
    G05374002Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  7. Install the engine oil filler cap.
  8. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
  9. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.
  10. Install the engine room under cover extension (Refer to UNDER COVER ).
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