Mitsubishi MOTORS Space Runner 1998, Workshop Manual

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ENGINE LUBRICATION -
On-vehicle Service
12-4
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1. Pull out the level gauge slowly and check that the oil
level is in the illustrated range.
2. Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that there is
no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it has sufficient
viscosity.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the
temperature of the coolant reaches 80 _ C to 90 _ C.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
Caution
Use care as oil could be hot.
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.
NOTE
Install the drain plug gasket so it faces in the direction
shown in the illustration.
5. Refill with specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil (API classification):
SG or higher
Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter and
oil cooler): 3.8 L
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.
Oil
pan
side
Drain plug gasket
39 Nm
Barometric temperature