Engine oil and oil filter
To check and refill engine oil
It is normal for an engine to use oil. You may need to add oil between the recommended oil change intervals. Before starting the engine, check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary. To check the oil level, remove the dipstick, wipe it off, and gently insert it all the way into the crankcase. Slowly remove it again. The oil level must not go above the line on the dipstick. If the level does not reach the line, which shows the smallest amount of oil required, remove the oil filler cap on the engine valve cover, and fill to within the “Good” range.
CAUTION! ● Overfilling the crankcase will cause oil aeration and
loss of oil pressure, which could damage the engine.
WARNING! ● Used engine oil is poisonous, and can damage your
skin. Prolonged and repeated contact may cause serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and can- cer. Don’t let used oil touch your skin. Wash thor- oughly after working with it.
● Keep used oil out of the reach of children.
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3.8 liter engine
Vehicle care and maintenance
NOTE ● Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload,
engine speed, etc. ● The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the vehicle is
subjected to severe conditions (for example, repeated operation on rough roads, in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over short distances). Consequently, the oil will require earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Engine oil identification mark
Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol on the front of the container.
If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certification symbol, use an API classification SM or higher oil with the following label. This mark appears on the top of the oil container and tells you two important things about the oil.
ILSAC certification symbol
1- The top portion shows the quality of the oil. 2- The center portion shows the SAE grade of the oil viscosity.
API service symbol
Vehicle care and maintenance
Recommended engine oil viscosity
SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting.
To replace the oil filter
The oil filter should be replaced at the time or mileage speci- fied in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MAN- UAL”. Only use high quality replacement filters on this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifications for Genuine Mitsubishi oil filters require that the filter can withstand a pressure of 256 psi (1.8 MPa). A Genuine Mitsubishi oil filter is the best replace- ment filter. Follow the installation instructions printed on the filter.
CAUTION! ● Take care not to bend the oil filter cover when replacing the oil filter.
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