Mitsubishi Outlander: Engine oil
To check and refill engine oil
The engine oil used has a significant effect on the engine’s performance, service life and startability. Be sure to use oil of the recommended quality and appropriate viscosity. All engines consume a certain amount of oil during normal operation. Therefore, it is important to check the oil level at regular intervals or before starting a long trip. 1. Park the car on a horizontal surface. 2. Switch off the engine. 3. Wait a few minutes. 4. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. 5. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
6. Remove the dipstick and read the oil level, which should always be within the range indicated 7. If the oil level is below the specified limit, remove the cap located on the cylinder head cover and add enough oil to raise the level to within the specified range. Do not overfill to avoid engine damage. Be sure to use the specified engine oil and do not mix various types of oil. 8. After adding oil, close the cap securely. 9. Confirm the oil level by repeating step 4 to 6. Use only the recommended oils with an ACEA or API classification as specified in this manual.
NOTE:
● Engine oil consumption is greatly influenced by payload, engine speed, etc. Depending
on how you drive, it can reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km.
● The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly if the vehicle is subjected to severe
conditions, requiring earlier oil replacement. Please refer to the maintenance schedule.
● For information on how to dispose of used engine oil, refer to page 7.
Recommended engine oil viscosity
Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • “VW 50501/50601”.
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.
Bonnet
To open
1. Pull the release lever toward you to unlock the bonnet.
2. Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE:
● Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in the parked pos ...
Engine coolant
To check the coolant level
A transparent coolant reserve tank (A) is located in the engine compartment.
The coolant level in this tank should be kept between the “LOW” and “FULL” marks
...
See also:
Important operation tips for the air conditioning
● Park the vehicle in the shade. Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle inside
extremely hot, and it will require more to cool the interior. If it is necessary
to park in the sun, op ...
Vehicle loading
Loads
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum
return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself
with the following terms for determining your
v ...
Transmission position and drive program display
Transmission position display
Drive program display
The current position of the selector lever is shown by the indicators next to
the selector lever.
The indicators light up when the Smar ...