Engine Oil Replacement
- 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.
- Remove the engine oil filler cap.
- Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
- 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)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
- Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified engine oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM
Total quantity: 4.3 dm 3 (4.52 quarts)
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 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. - Install the engine oil filler cap.
- Let the engine run for a few minutes.
- Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.