engine oil MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR 2004 Service User Guide

2004 ENGINE
Engine Lubrication - Endeavor
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The lubrication method is a fully force-fed, full-flow filtration type
LUBRICATION SPECIFICATION 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
Avoid prolonged and repeated contact with oil, particularly used engine oil. Wear protective clothing, including impervious gloves where practical. Avoid contaminating clothes, particularly under wear, with oil. Do not put oily rags in pockets. Do not wear heavily soiled clothing and oi
l-soaked foo
t-wear. Overalls must be
ITEM
SPECIFICATION
Oil pump type
Trochoid type
Drive method
Crankshaft
WARNING:Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will
result in the removal of natural fats from the skin,
leading to dryness, irritation and dermatitis. In
addition, used engine oil contains potentially
harmful contaminants which may cause skin cancer.
Adequate means of skin protection and washing
facilities must be provided.

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cleaned regularly and kept separate from personal clothing. 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. Obtain First Aid treatment immediately for open cuts and wounds. 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 is advised. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, gas oil, thinner or solvents for
cleaning skin. Apply barrier creams before each work period to help clean the skin after
work. If skin disorders develop, obtain medical advice immediately.
SPECIAL TOOLS Fig. 1: Identifying Special Tool

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ENGINE OIL CHECK 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 sufficientl
y thick and sli
ppery.

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Fig. 2: Checking Engine Oil Level

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant
reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).
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)
WARNING:Use care as oil could be hot.

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Fig. 3: Removing Drain Plug

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5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil:
< Up to December 2003 >: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification
symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming the API classification SJ
ECor SJ/CD EC
< From January 2004 >: Engine oils conforming ILSAC GF-3
certification or the API classification SL, SL/CF

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Fig. 4: Identifying Engine Oils ILSAC Certification Symbol (Up To December 2003)

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Total quantity: 4.3 dm
3 (4.5 quarts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.

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Fig. 5: Identifying Engine Oils ILSAC Certification Symbol (From January 2004)

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ENGINE OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT 1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant
reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
4. Use the commercially-available tool to remove the engine oil filter.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has
been removed.
WARNING:Use care as oil could be hot.

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Fig. 6: Removing Engine Oil Filter

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6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
7. Where the oil filter O-ring touches the oil pan flange, tighten the oil filter to the
s
pecified tor
que usin
g the commerciall
y-available tool.

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Fig. 7: Applying Small Amount Of Engine Oil To O
-Ring Of New Oil
Filter

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Tightening torque: Approximately 1 turn [14 +/- 2 N m (124 +/-18 in-lb)]
8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil. (Refer to ENGINE OIL
REPLACEMENT
.)
9. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks from
the installation section of the oil filter.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CHECK
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Required Special Tool
:
MD998054: Engine Oil Pressure Switch Wrench
Fig. 8: Identifying Engine Oil Pressure Switch

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1. Check engine oil quantity.
2. Use special tool MD998054 to remove the engine oil pressure switch.
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.

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3. Install the engine oil pressure gauge.
Fig. 9: Removing Terminal Of Oil Pressure Switch With Special Tool
(MD998054)

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4. Run the engine to warm it.
5. After the engine has been warmed up, check that engine oil pressure is within
NOTE: Remove the terminal of oil pressure switch where
special tool MD998054 is not fitted.NOTE: Use a 1/8 pipe thread adapter.

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