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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2009LANCER L4-2.4L (4B12)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEFLUIDSENGINE OILSERVICE AND REPAIR
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)
Engine Oil: Service and Repair
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer L4-2.4L (4B12)SECTION Service and Repair
ENGINE OIL (CHANGE)
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.
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 ± 3 ft-lb)
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM or higher
Total quantity:
[2.0 L engine]: 4.3 dm3 (4.5 quarts)
[2.4 L engine]: 4.6 dm3 (4.8 quarts)
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting.
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
8. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.
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.
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 ± 3 ft-lb)
5. Refill the specified quantity of oil.
Specified Engine Oil: Engine oils displaying ILSAC certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SM or higher
Total quantity:
[2.0 L engine]: 4.3 dm3 (4.5 quarts)
[2.4 L engine]: 4.6 dm3 (4.8 quarts)
NOTE: SAE 5W-20 engine oil is strongly recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold starting.
6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Let the engine run for a few minutes.
8. Stop the engine, and then check the oil level using the oil dipstick after a few minutes.
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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.