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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHC
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse L4-2.4L SOHCSECTION Service and Repair
10.ENGINE OIL (CHANGE)
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90C (194°F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
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 Nm (29 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil: Engine oil displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) conforming the API classification SJ EC or SJ/CD EC
Total quantity (includes volume inside oil filter): 4.3 dm3 (4.5 quarts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.
1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80°C (176°F) to 90C (194°F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
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 Nm (29 ± 4 ft. lbs.)
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil: Engine oil displaying ILSAC certification mark ("Starburst" symbol) conforming the API classification SJ EC or SJ/CD EC
Total quantity (includes volume inside oil filter): 4.3 dm3 (4.5 quarts)
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.