Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1208

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<3.0L ENGINE>

CAUTION

Check the drive belt tension after turning the crankshaft 
clockwise one turn or more.
1. Make sure that the indicator mark is within the area marked 

with A in the illustration.

2. If the mark is out of the area, replace the drive belt. (Refer to 

P.11C-23

).

NOTE: The drive belt tension adjustment is not necessary, 
as the engine is equipped with an auto-tensioner.

9. EXHAUST SYSTEM (CONNECTIONS PORTION 
OF MUFFLER, MUFFLER PIPES AND 
CONVERTER HEAT SHIELDS) (CHECK AND 
SERVICE AS REQUIRED)

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1. Check for holes and exhaust gas leaks due to damage, 

corrosion, etc.

2. Check the joints and connections for looseness and exhaust 

gas leaks.

3. Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.

10. ENGINE OIL (CHANGE)

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1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the 

temperature of the coolant reaches 80 

− 90°C (176 − 

194

°F).

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

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Indicator mark

A

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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)

5. Refill the specified quantity of engine oil <2.4L ENGINE>.

Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying the 

ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or 
conforming to the API classification SM

Total quantity (Includes volume inside engine oil fil-

ter): 4.6 dm

3

 (4.82 quarts)

6. Refill the specified quantity of engine oil <3.0L ENGINE>.

Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying the 

ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or 
conforming to the API classification SM

Total quantity (Includes volume inside engine oil fil-

ter): 4.3 dm

3

 (4.52 quarts)

NOTE: SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for 
optimum fuel economy and cold starting.

7. Install the engine oil filler cap.
8. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
9. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil 

dipstick after a few minutes.

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Engine 
oil pan side

Drain plug gasket

<2.4L ENGINE>

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Engine 
oil pan side

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<3.0L ENGINE>

Drain plug gasket

-20

0

0

20

20

40

40

60

80

100

120

30

10

50

-10

-20

-30

F

C

ACA02197

SAE 0W-20

-20

0

0

20

20

40

40

60

80

100

120

30

10

50

-10

-20

-30

F

C

ACA01296

SAE 5W-20, Recommended

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11. ENGINE OIL FILTER (REPLACE)

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The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high 
quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Genuine oil filters require that the filter is capable of withstand-
ing a pressure of 1,765 kPa (256 psi) are high quality filters and 
are recommended as follows:

Mitsubishi Oil Filter Part Number: MD332687, 
MD365876, MD360935 or equivalent

.

Engine Oil Filter Selection

This vehicle is equipped with a full-flow, throw-away oil filter.
The same type of filter is recommended as a replacement filter 
for this vehicle. It is possible, particularly in cold weather, that 
this vehicle may develop high oil pressure for a short duration. 
Make sure that any replacement filter used on this vehicle is a 
high-quality filter. The filter must withstand a pressure of 1,765 
kPa (256 psi) [manufacturer's specifications] to avoid filter and 
ultimately engine damage. The following is a high-quality filter 
and is strongly recommended for use on this vehicle: Mitsubishi 
Engine Oil Filter Part number MD332687, MD365876 and 
MD360935.
Any replacement oil filter should be installed in accordance with 
the oil filter manufacturer's installation instructions.

.

Oil Filter Replacement

Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of 
the coolant reaches 80 

− 90°C (176 − 194°F)

WARNING

Use care as oil could be hot.

1. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
2. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
3. Use the respective tool in the following table to remove the 

engine oil filter.

4. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure 

the old O-ring has been removed.

Number

Special tool

MD332687 or MD365876

Oil filter wrench (MB991828) 
or equivalent

MD360935

Oil filter wrench (MB991396) 
or equivalent

AC703028

MB991828,
MB991396 
or equivalent

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5. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new 

oil filter.

6. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of 

the flange and then tighten it with an oil filter wrench.

7. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil (Refer to 

P.12-5

).

8. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no 

engine oil leaks at the oil filter.

12. TRANSMISSION FLUID (CVT FLUID) (CHECK 
FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION/CHANGE)

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CHECK FLUID LEVEL AND CONDITION

CAUTION

Replace the transmission fluid whenever the transaxle is 
replaced with a new one or the vehicle is driven in harsh 
conditions.
1. Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid is warmed up to 

the normal operating temperature 70 

− 80°C (158 − 176°F).

NOTE: Use scan tool to measure the transmission fluid tem-
perature.
NOTE: When a certain amount of time is required to warm 
up the transmission fluid to the normal operating tempera-
ture 70 

−

 80

°

C (158 

−

 176

°

F), check the oil level referring to 

the characteristics chart.

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move the selector lever to every position to fill the torque 

converter and the hydraulic circuit with the transmission 
fluid, and then move the selector lever to P or N range.

4. Wipe clean the area around the oil level gauge, and then 

remove the oil level gauge to check the condition of the 
transmission fluid.
NOTE: If the transmission fluid smells burnt or is excessively 
deteriorated or dirty, the transmission fluid is contaminated 
with particles of the metal bushings and friction material. In 
these cases, the transaxle must be overhauled.

AC703029

O-ring

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Number

Special tool

Tightening torque

MD332687 or 
MD365876

MB991828 or 
equivalent

Approximately 3/4 turn [16 

± 

4 N

⋅m (12 ± 3 ft-lb)]

MD360935

MB991396 or 
equivalent

Approximately one turn [14 
± 2 N⋅m (124 ± 18 in-lb)]

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HOT

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40 (104)

60 (140)

80 (176)

-30 (-1.2)

-20 (-0.8)

-10 (-0.4)

0 (0)

10 (0.4)

Fluid temperature ˚C (˚F)

Dipstick

Fluid level mm (in)