9. Engine Oil (Change)

Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the engine coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F.)
WARNING: Use care as engine oil could be hot.
Remove the engine oil filler cap.
Remove the engine room under cover extension (Refer to UNDER COVER .)
Remove the engine oil pan drain plug to drain engine oil.
Install a new engine oil pan drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration, and then tighten the engine oil pan drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)

Fig 1: Locating Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug Gasket
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: For vehicles with turbocharger, engine oil must be properly maintained to avoid engine and/or turbocharger damage. To better protect your engine and turbocharger, use fully synthetic engine oil.
Refill with specified quantity of engine oil.

Fig 2: Oil Viscosity Chart
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM or higher Total quantity: 5.1 dm ³ (5.4 quarts)

NOTE: SAE 0W-30 and 0W-40 engine oil are recommended to use to improve engine startability on a very cold weather condition.
Install the engine oil filler cap.
Let the engine run for a few minutes.
Stop the engine, and then check the engine oil level using the engine oil level gauge after a few minutes.
Install the engine room under cover extension (Refer to UNDER COVER .)