Lubrication - Evolution 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 decrease 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, particularly underwear 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, especially before meals (skin cleansers and nail brushes will help). After cleaning, apply lotion, etc., containing lanolin to replace natural skin oils.
9. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinners or solvents for cleaning skin.
10. Apply barrier creams before each work period to help clean the skin after work.
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.

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1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90°C (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) CAUTION: >Do not use conventional petroleum based motor oil. Using conventional motor oil may cause engine or turbocharger damage. Do not used "blends" of conventional oil and synthetic oil.
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil. Specified Engine Oil: Fully synthetic engine oils displaying ILSAC GF-3 certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SL or SL/CF Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter and oil cooler): 5.1 dm 3 (5.4 quarts) NOTE: SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil can be used to improve engine start ability in very cold weather areas where the lowest atmospheric temperature is below -18°C (0°F).
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.

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1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90°C (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. Remove the side cover.
5. Use the commercially-available tool to remove the engine oil filter.
6. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
7. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
8. Where the oil filter O-ring touches the oil pan flange, tighten the oil filter to the specified torque using the commercially-available tool. Tightening torque: Approximately 3/4 turn [14 +/- 2 N.m (124 +/- 18 in-lb)]
9. Install the side cover.
10. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil. (Refer to «ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT»(/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/viii-2003-2005/remont/lubrication-system/#lubrication-evolution) .)
11. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks from the installation area of 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. 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.
2. Use special tool MD998054 to remove the engine oil pressure switch. NOTE: Remove the terminal of oil pressure switch where special tool MD998054 is not fitted.
3. Install the engine oil pressure gauge. NOTE: Use a 1/8 pipe thread adapter.
4. Run the engine to warm it.
5. 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)
6. Remove the engine oil pressure gauge.
7. 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.
8. Use special tool MD998054 to tighten the engine oil pressure switch to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 19 +/- 3 N.m (14 +/- 2 ft-lb)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

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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