
Chapter 6
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
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Pouring engine oil
1 Reinstall the drain plug.
2 Remove the cap from the oil filler.
3 Pour designated engine oil to the specified level.
Note: Regarding engine oil, refer to
4 Check the oil level in the oil pan.
Pull out the oil level gage and wipe it with a cloth.
5 Insert the oil level gage fully into the oil level gage guide, then pull the gage out again.
The oil level should be between the MAXIMUM and MINIMUM marks on the oil level gage.
If the oil level is low, add engine oil of the specified type.
6 Check the oil pan and other parts for oil leakage. Repair any oil leakage found.
7 Crank the engine for about 10 seconds or less using the starters, and wait for about 1 minute.
8 Repeat the above cranking operation several times to circulate oil in the engine.
To crank the engine, shut off the fuel supply to the engine (keep the control rack of the fuel injection pump in
the OFF position) and operate the starters.
9 Check the oil level with the oil level gage again, and add oil if necessary.
Inspection of Engine Oil for Mixing of Fuel and Water
Sample 1 to 2 L [0.26 to 0.53 U. S. gal] of engine oil, and check for abnormal odor and discoloration to deter-
mine the mixing of fuel and water.
If fuel is mixed with the engine oil, the oil will smell like fuel.
If water is mixed with the engine oil, the oil will be milky white.
If fuel and/or water is mixed with the engine oil, contact a Mitsubishi dealer.
Note: Regarding replenishment of engine oil, refer to
Lubricating System" (3-4).
If the engine continues to operate with engine oil mixed with fuel or water, the engine oil viscosity
decreases and this can cause serious accidents such as seizing of bearings. If fuel or water is detected
in the engine oil, find the cause of the problem, and repair. If the problem cannot be corrected easily,
contact a Mitsubishi dealer.
fig.6-11 Oil filler and oil level gage
Oil filler
Oil level gage
Engine oil capacity Oil pan: 150 L [39.63 U.S.gal]
(entire engine: 200 L
[52.84 U.S.gal])
Specified engine oil Class CD or CF
(API Service Classification)