oil viscosity MITSUBISHI MIRAGE G4 2017 Owner's Manual (in English)

Engine oil and oil filter 9-6 Vehicle care and maintenance
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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 or higher oil with the following label.
This mark appears on the top of the oil con- tainer and tells you two important thingsabout the oil. Use engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor temperatures where you will bedriving.
CAUTION Overfilling will cause oil aeration and loss of oil pressure, which coul
d damage the engine.
WA R N I N GUsed engine oil is po
isonous, and can dam-
age your skin. Prolonged and repeatedcontact may cause serious skin disorders, including dermatitis and cancer. Do not let used oil touch your sk
in and wash thor-
oughly after working with it. Keep used oil out of
the reach of children.
NOTE
Engine oil consumption
is greatly influenced
by payload, engine speed, etc.
Good
 The engine oil wi
ll deteriorate rapidly if the
vehicle is subj
ected to severe conditions (for
example, repeated operation on rough roads,in mountainous regions, on roads with many uphill and downhill gradients, or over short distances). Consequently
, the oil will require
earlier replacement in accordance with the schedule in the “WARRANTY AND MAIN- TENANCE MANUAL”.NOTE
ILSAC certification symbol
1- The upper part indicates the quality of
the oil.
2- The center part i
ndicates the SAE grade
of the oil viscosity.
Recommended engine oil vis- cosity API service symbol
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Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) Vehicle care and maintenance 9-9
9
2. Replacing the air clea
ner filter and put the
cover back on in its original position.
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Whenever the manual transaxle oil level ischecked, add oil to maintain the proper level,if necessary. Refill or change with the oil according to the table below.
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The continuously variable transmission(CVT) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain thebest performance and longest life. It is impor-
tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level. Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti-mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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The windshield washer
fluid reservoir is in
the engine compartment.
NOTE
 Genuine Mitsubishi Moto
rs Parts are recom-
mended when replacing th
e air cleaner filter.
 Make sure that the connector is properly reconnected.  After replacing the air cleaner filter, make sure that the hinges at the bottom of coverare firmly set.CAUTION Take care not to scra
tch the engine air flow
sensor when removing
the air cleaner cover.
Manual transaxle oil
(if so
equipped)

Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine NEW MULTI GEAR OIL ECO API Classifica-
tion GL-4
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)

CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives

Washer fluid
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