oil viscosity MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 2011 2.G Owners Manual

7-10 Vehicle care and maintenance
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If you cannot find oils with the ILSAC certification symbol,
use an API classification SM oil with the following label.
This mark appears on the top of the oil container and tells you
two important things about the oil.
Recommended engine oil viscosityUse engine oil with the proper thickness for the outdoor tem-
peratures where you will be driving.2.4 L modelsSAE 0W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum
fuel economy and cold starting.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available, the ILSAC certification oil of
other viscosity grades can be temporarily used.
1- The upper part indicates the quality of the oil.
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938100021
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be main-
tained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best perfor-
mance and longest life. It is important that the transmission
fluid is kept at the correct level.Fluid typeUse only “DiaQueen CVTF-J1” transmission fluid to ensure
optimum transmission performance.Special additivesDo not use any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00938400226
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level. Fill or change the oil according to
the table.Fluid type
Lubricant Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5
Viscosity range SAE 80
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Vehicle care and maintenance
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7 Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00915200197
Whenever the oil level is checked, add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper level.
Fill or change oil according to the table.Fluid type
Wa s h e r f l u i d
N00938600228
The windshield and rear window washer fluid reservoir is in
the engine compartment.
Check the washer fluid level at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.
Open the reservoir cap and check the fluid level with the dip-
stick.
When freezing weather is anticipated, flush out the water in the
reservoir by operating the pump. Fill the reservoir with wind-
shield antifreeze (not radiator antifreeze), and operate the sys-
tem for a few seconds to flush out the residual water.
Lubricant Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5
Viscosity range SAE 80
FULLEMPTY
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