Operation Manual

Engine oil and oil filter
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-7
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Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only
engine oils with the ILSAC certification sym-
bol on the front of the container.
If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certi-
fication symbol, use an API classification SN
oil with the following label.
This mark appears on the top of the oil con-
tainer and tells you two important things
about the oil.
Use engine oil with the proper thickness for
the outdoor temperatures where you will be
driving.
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic
Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel
economy and cold weather starting.
If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Syn-
thetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20
grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification
can be used.
However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20
Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the
next oil change to maintain optimum fuel
economy and cold weather starting.
The oil filter should be replaced at the time or
mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL”.
Only use high quality replacement filters on
this vehicle. The manufacturer’s specifica-
tions for Mitsubishi Motors Genuine oil fil-
Engine oil identification mark
ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indicates the quality of
the oil.
2- The center part indicates the SAE grade
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis-
cosity
API service symbol
To replace the oil filter
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