Engine Lubrication - Except Evolution & Sportback Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The lubrication method is a fully force-fed, full-flow filtration type.

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ENGINE OILS

Recommended Precautions

The most effective precaution is to adapt working practices which prevent, as far as practical, the risk of skin contact with mineral oils i.e. use enclosed systems for handling used engine oil and degrease components, where practical, before handling them.

Other precautions

1. Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oil, particularly used engine oil.
2. Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practical.
3. Avoid contaminating clothes with oil.
4. Do not put oily rags in pockets.
5. Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and oil-soaked foot-wear. Overalls must be cleaned regularly and kept separate from personal clothing.
6. Where there is a risk of eye contact, eye protection should be worn i.e. chemical goggles or face shields. In addition, an eye wash facility should be provided.
7. Obtain first aid treatment immediately for open cuts and wounds.
8. Wash regularly with soap and water to ensure all oil is removed (skin cleansers and nail brushes will help). After cleaning, apply lotion, etc., containing lanolin to replace natural skin oils is advised.
9. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
10. Apply barrier creams before each work period.
11. If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice immediately.

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1. Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is within the marks on the oil dipstick.
2. Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that there is no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it is sufficiently thick and slippery.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tool

MB991396: Oil filter wrench

MB991828: Oil filter wrench

MB991610: Oil filter wrench

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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)
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil. Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming the API classification SL, SL/CF Total quantity: < 2.0L Engine> 3.8 dm 3 (4.0 quarts) < 2.4L Engine> 4.3 dm 3 (4.5 quarts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.

ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT

Required Special Tools

1. MB991396: Oil Filter Wrench
2. MB991828: Oil Filter Wrench
3. MB991610: Oil Filter Wrench

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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. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the engine oil filter.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with an oil filter wrench.
8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil. Refer to «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/viii-2003-2005/remont/lubrication-system/#engine-lubrication-except-evolution-sportback__engine-oil-replacement) .
9. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks at the oil filter.

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK

Required Special Tool

MD998054: Engine Oil Pressure Switch Wrench

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1. Check engine oil quantity.
2. Remove the engine oil pressure switch terminal. CAUTION: Since sealant is applied to the thread of the engine oil pressure switch, take care not to damage the engine oil pressure switch when removing it.
3. Use special tool MD998054 to remove the engine oil pressure switch.
4. Install the engine oil pressure gauge. NOTE: Use a 1/8 pipe thread adapter.
5. Run the engine to warm it.
6. After the engine has been warmed up, check that engine oil pressure is within the standard value. Standard value: At idle: 29 kPa (4.2 psi) or more At 3,500 r/min: 294 - 686 kPa (43 - 100 psi)
7. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge.
8. Apply the specified sealant 3M™ AAD Part number 8672 or equivalent to the threads of the engine oil pressure switch. CAUTION: Do not start the engine within one hour after the engine oil pressure switch has been installed.
9. Use special tool MD998054 to tighten the engine oil pressure switch to the specified torque. Tightening torque: < 2.0L ENGINE> 10 +/- 2 N.m (87 +/- 17 in-lb) < 2.4L ENGINE> 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 2 ft-lb)
10. Install the engine oil pressure switch terminal.

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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ENGINE OIL

Use only engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) on the container.

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If these oils are not available, an API classification SL or SL/CF can be used.

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See also:
• ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT