A: Engine Oil Pan Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove all the traces of sealant adhering to the engine oil pan and cylinder block assembly using a remover or others. Then, degrease them using quick-drying degreasing agent (white gasoline).
- Apply the sealant without any gap to the mating surface of engine oil pan as shown in the figure. Within three minutes, install the engine oil pan to the cylinder block assembly.
Specified sealant: Three bond 1217G or equivalent
CAUTION: Do not apply oil or water to the sealant-applied area or start up the engine within 2 hours after the installation of the engine oil pan. - Tighten the engine oil pan mounting bolts to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
M6: 10 ± 2 N.m (89 ± 17 in-lb)
M8: 29 ± 2 N.m (22 ± 1 ft-lb)