engine MITSUBISHI SHOGUN 2008 Owner's Manual (in English)

8-8 Maintenance
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Selection of engine oilPetrol-powered vehicles●
Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmos
pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SG (or higher) specifications.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification: “For
service SG” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in
the engine oil. It may result
in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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Diesel-powered vehiclesVehicles without diesel
particulate filter (DPF)

●
Select engine oil of the
proper SAE viscosity number
according to the atmospheric temperature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/ B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5” • API classification:“For service CD” or higher
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of a
dditives already included in
the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
Vehicles with diesel
particulate filter (DPF)

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Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmo
spheric temperature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification:“For service C1, C2 or C3” • JASO classification: “For service DL-1”If those classifications are
not available,
contact a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS author
ized Service Point.
NOTE●
Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in
the engine oil. It may result
in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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8-10 Maintenance
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Engine coolant
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To check the coolant levelA translucent coolant reserve tank
is located in the engine com-
partment. The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the“LOW” and “FULL” marks when measured while the engine is cold.
To add coolantThe cooling system is a closed
system and normally the loss of
coolant should be very slight.
A noticeable drop in the coolant
level could indicate leakage. If
this occurs, we recommend you
to have the system checked as soon as possible. If the level should drop below th
e “LOW” level on the reserve
tank, open the lid
and add coolant.
Also, if the reserve tank is completely empty, remove the radia- tor cap and add coolant until the
level reaches the filler neck.
Anti-freezeThe engine coolant contains an ethylene glycol anti-corrosion agent. The cylinder head and
water pump housing are cast alu-
minium alloy, and periodic changing of the engine coolant is necessary to prevent corrosion of these parts. Use “DIA QUEEN SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT” or equivalent.MITSUBISHI Genuine Coolan
t has excellent protection
against corrosion and rust form
ation of all metals including
aluminium and can avoid blockages in the radiator, heater, cyl-inder head, engine block, etc.
WARNING
!●
Do not open the radiator ca
p while the engine is hot.
The coolant system is u
nder pressure and any hot
coolant escaping coul
d cause severe burns.
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Because of the necessity of this
anti-corrosion agent, the cool-
ant must not be replaced with
plain water even in summer. The
required concentration of anti
-freeze differs depending on the
expected ambient temperature.During cold weatherThe engine coolant mixture used
at the factory provides protec-
tion against freezing for temperat
ures as low as approximately
-30 °C. The concentration should
be checked before the start of
cold weather and anti-freeze adde
d to the system if necessary
to prevent damage to engine
and radiator due to freezing.
Wa s h e r f l u i d
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Windscreen washer fluidThe windshield washer fluid reservoir is in the engine compart- ment. Check the washer fluid level
at regular intervals and add
washer fluid to reservoir if necessary.NOTE●
The washer fluid container
serves the windscreen and
headlamps (if so equipped).
Ambient temperature
(minimum) °C
-15 -20 -25 -30 -35 -50
Anti-freeze concentra-
tion %
30 35 40 45 50 60
CAUTION
!●
Do not use alcohol or me
thanol anti-freeze or any
engine coolants mixed with alcohol or methanolanti-freeze. The use of an improper anti-freeze can cause corrosion of the
aluminium components.
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For effective anti-corro
sion and anti-freeze per-
formance, keep the anti-f
reeze concentration within
the range of 30 to 60 %. Concentrations
exceeding 60 % will result in a
reduction of both the an
ti-freeze and cooling per-
formance thus adversely
affecting the engine.
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Do not top up with water only.
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8-16 Maintenance
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Power steering fluid
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To check the fluid levelCheck the fluid level in the reservoir while the engine is idling. Check to make certain that the power steering fluid level is always between the “MAX” and “MIN” level markings on thefluid reservoir and top up the fluid, if necessary.Fluid typeUse “Genuine MITSUBISHI Power Steering Fluid” or “ATF DEXRON III/DEXRON II”.
Battery
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The condition of the battery is very important for quick startingof the engine and proper functioning of the vehicle’s electrical system. Regular inspection and car
e are especially important in
cold weather.NOTE●
Memory data for settings made by the user may be erased when the battery is replaced. If
this happens,
establish the
settings again using the relevant procedures.
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Checking battery electrolyte levelThe electrolyte level must be be
tween the specified limit on the
outside of the battery. Replenish with distilled water as neces- sary.The inside of the battery is divided into several compartments; remove the cap from each comp
artment and fill
to the upper
mark. Do not top up beyond the upper mark because spillageduring driving could cause damage. Check the electrolyte level
at least once every 4 weeks,
depending on the operating conditions.If the battery is not used, it will discharge by itself with time. Check it once every 4 weeks and charge with low current as necessary.
During cold weatherThe capacity of the battery is re
duced at low temperatures. This
is an inevitable result of its
chemical and physical properties.
This is why a very cold battery, particularly one that is not fully charged, will only deliver a fracti
on of the starter current which
is normally available.We recommend you to have the battery checked before the start of cold weather and, if necessa
ry, have it charged or replaced.
This does not only ensure reliable starting, but a battery whichis kept fully charged also has a longer life.Disconnection and connectionTo disconnect the battery cable, stop the engine, first discon- nect the negative (-) terminal a
nd then the positive (+) terminal.
When connecting the battery, fi
rst connect the positive (+) ter-
minal and then the ne
gative (-) terminal.
WARNING
!●
Keep sparks, cigarettes, and flames away from the battery because the battery could explode.
●
The battery electrolyte is
extremely caustic. Do not
allow it to come in contact with your eyes, skin,clothing, or the painted surf
aces of the vehicle. Spilt
electrolyte should be
flushed immediately with
ample amounts of water.Irritation to eyes or skin
from contact with electro-
lyte requires immediate medical attention.
●
Ventilate when charging or
using the battery in an
enclosed space.
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4. Firmly insert the retainer (C) into the groove (D) in the
wiper blade. Refer to the illustration to ensure that the retainers are cor- rectly aligned as you insert them into the groove.
NOTE●
If a retainer is not supplied with the new wiper blade, use the retainer from the old blade.
General maintenance
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Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leakageLook under the body of your vehicle to check for fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust gas leaks.Exterior and interior lamp operationOperate the combination lamp sw
itch to check that all lamps
are functioning properly. If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective lamp bulb. Check
the fuses first. If there is no
blown fuses, check the lamp bulbs. For information regarding th
e inspection and replacement of
the fuses and the lamp bulbs, refer to “Fuses” on page 8-29 and“Replacement of lamp bulbs” on page 8-36. If the fuses and bulbs are all
OK, we recommend you to have
your vehicle checked and repaired.
WARNING
!●
If you see a suspicious fuel leak or if you smell fuel, do not operate the vehicle; we recommend you to call for assistance.
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8-28 Maintenance
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Meter, gauge and indicator/warning lamps oper- ationRun the engine to check the operation of all meters, gauges, and indicator/warning lamps. If there is anything wrong, we recommend you to have yourvehicle inspected.Hinges and latches lubricationCheck all latches and hinges, and, if necessary, have them lubricated.
For cold and snowy weather
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Ventilation slotsThe ventilation slots in front of the windscreen should be keptclear of leaves or brushed clear
after heavy snowfall, so that the
operation of the heating and ventilation systems will not beimpaired.WeatherstrippingTo prevent freezing of the weat
herstripping on th
e doors, bon-
net, etc., they should be tr
eated with silicone grease.
Additional equipmentIt is a good idea to carry a shov
el or a short-handled spade in
the vehicle during the winter so
that you can clear away snow
if you get stranded. A small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehicle and a plastic scrape
r for the windscreen and rear
window are also useful.
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Fusible links
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The fusible links will melt to pr
event a fire if a large current
attempts to flow through
certain electrical systems.
In case of a melted fusible lin
k, we recommend you to have
your vehicle inspected. For the fusible links, please refe
r to “Engine compartment fuse
location table” on page 8-32.
Fuses
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Fuse block location
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To prevent damage to the electrical system due to short-circuiting or overloading, each
individual circuit is provided
with a fuse. There are fuse blocks in the pa
ssenger compartment and in the
engine compartment.Passenger compartmentThe fuse block in the passenger
compartment is located in front
of the driver’s seat at the position shown in the illustration.
WARNING
!●
Fusible links must not be replaced by any other device. Failing to fit the
correct fusible link may
result in fire in the vehi
cle, property destruction and
serious or fatal inju
ries at any time.
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Engine compartmentIn the engine compartment, the
fuse block is located as shown
in the illustration.Fuse load capacity
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The fuse capacity and the name
of the electrical systems pro-
tected by the fuses are indicated
on the inside of the lid located
at the driver’s leg area and on th
e inside of the fuse block cover
for fuses located in the engine compartment.Passenger compartment fuse location table
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NOTE●
Spare fuses are contained in
the fuse block lid. Always
use a fuse of the same capacity for replacement.
Passenger compartment fuse location
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