Engine Lubrication: Component Locations Mitsubishi Outlander III

SPECIAL TOOLS

SPECIAL TOOLS Tool Tool number and name Supersession Application MB991396 Oil filter wrench General service tool or MB991396-01 Removal and installation of engine oil filter MB992118 Oil pressure switch wrench - Removal and installation of engine oil pressure switch MB991346 Top cover wrench - Holding the engine oil pump sprocket

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Scheme 13

1. Pull out the engine oil dipstick, clean off the engine oil on the engine oil dipstick, and then reinsert the engine oil dipstick.
2. Pull out the engine oil dipstick, and check the engine oil level is within the marks on one side of the engine oil dipstick (engine cover side.) NOTE: Checking the engine oil might be difficult shortly after stopping the engine or engine oil replacement. If difficult, take some time (approximately 30 seconds) 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.

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1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the engine 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 oil pan drain plug to drain engine oil.
4. Install a new engine oil pan drain plug gasket and then tighten the engine oil pan drain plug to the specified torque. Tightening torque: 39 ± 5 N.m (29 ± 3 ft-lb)
5. Refill the specified quantity of engine oil. Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM Total quantity (Includes volume inside engine oil filter): 4.3 dm 3 (4.52 quarts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
8. Stop the engine, and then check the engine oil level using the engine oil dipstick after a few minutes.