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Mitsubishi — Draining water from fuel filters (wire-element type)

Maintenance · Fuel System

From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Wipe spilled fuel thoroughly; spilled fuel can cause a fire.

Procedure

  1. Close fuel supply valve to cut off fuel supply to the engine.
  2. Place a container under fuel filter to receive drained fuel.
  3. Remove drain plug to discharge sediment from filter.
  4. Reinstall drain plug.
  5. Bleed air from the fuel system.

Source: Mitsubishi owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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