LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mitsubishi >> 2010 >> Lancer ES, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Maintenance >> Schedule >> General Information - Lancer >> Maintenance Service (2.0L Engine Non-Turbo, 2.4L Engine) >> 9. Engine Oil (Change)

9. Engine Oil (Change)

  1. 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.
  2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
  3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
  4. 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) 

    Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug Gasket
    G06667536Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.

    Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM or higher 

    Total quantity: 

    <2.0 L engine>: 4.3 dm 3  (4.5 quarts) 

    <2.4 L engine>: 4.6 dm 3  (4.8 quarts) 

    NOTE: SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting.
    Fig 2: Oil Viscosity Chart
    G06667537Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
  7. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
  8. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals