Specifications

AC205268

MAXIMUM MINIMUM

GOOD

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

TSB Revision

GENERAL

00-45

8. Stop the engine and check to ensure that the engine oil level

is within the level range indicated on the dip stick.

11. ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE)

M1001002700356

The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high

quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.

Genuine oil filters require that the filter is capable of withstand-

ing a pressure of 1,765 kPa (256 psi) are high quality filters and

are recommended as follows:

Mitsubishi Oil Filter Part Number: MD136466,

MD322508, MD356000 or equivalent

Engine Oil Filter Selection

This vehicle is equipped with a full-flow, throw-away oil filter.

The same type of filter is recommended as a replacement filter

for this vehicle. It is possible, particularly in cold weather, that

this vehicle may develop high oil pressure for a short duration.

Make sure that any replacement filter used on this vehicle is a

high-quality filter. The filter must withstand a pressure of 1,765

kPa (256 psi) [manufacturer's specifications] to avoid filter and

ultimately engine damage. The following is a high-quality filter

and is strongly recommended for use on this vehicle: Mitsubishi

Engine Oil Filter Part number MD136466, MD322508 and

MD356000.

Any replacement oil filter should be installed in accordance with

the oil filter manufacturer's installation instructions.

Oil Filter Replacement

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.