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Engine Oil

CAUTION: Never use nondetergent or straight mineral oil.

Use only engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) on the container.

Fig 1: Engine Oils Sticker Displaying ILSAC Certification Mark
G01873591Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

If these oils are not available, an API classification SJ EC or SJ/CD EC can be used.

Fig 2: Locating API Service Symbol Sticker
G01873592Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.