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Engine Lubrication - Lancer Evolution: Component Locations Mitsubishi Lancer X рестайлинг

Lubrication System 3 illustrations ~350 words

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS REFERENCE Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB992118 Oil pressure switch wrench Oil pressure switch wrench Removal and installation of engine oil pressure switch MB991346 Top cover wrench - Holding the engine oil pump sprocket

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: ENGINE OIL CHECK
  1. Pull out the oil dipstick, clean off the engine oil on the oil dipstick, and then reinsert the oil dipstick.
  2. Pull out the oil dipstick, and check the engine oil level is within the marks on one side of the oil dipstick (engine cover side). NOTE: Checking the oil might be difficult shortly after stopping the engine or engine oil replacement. If difficult, take some time (approx. 30 sec.) and try again. Refer to the information label indicating the engine oil check process on the rocker cover.
  3. Check that the engine oil is not excessively dirty, that there is no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it is sufficiently thick and slippery.

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT

Scheme 14

Scheme 14
  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 engine room under cover extension. (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) ).
  4. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
  5. Install a new drain plug gasket so that it faces in the direction shown in the illustration below, and then tighten the drain plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb) CAUTION: Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.
  6. Refill the specified quantity of oil. Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SN or higher Total quantity: 5.6 dm 3 (5.85 quarts)
  7. Install the engine oil filler cap.
  8. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
  9. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.
  10. Install the engine room under cover extension. (Refer to «UNDER COVER»(ref-592644-S24529768612014011000000) ).