Mitsubishi — Pouring engine oil (new or overhauled engine)
Maintenance · Lubricating system
From a Mitsubishi owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Shut off fuel supply during cranking
Procedure
- Remove cap from oil filler on left side of engine.
- Pour engine oil of specified type.
- Check oil pan and other parts for oil leaks.
- Operate engine oil priming pump to circulate oil.
- Remove rocker cover and confirm oil supply to valve mechanisms.
- Stop priming pump; after about 30 minutes add oil to MAXIMUM line.
- Reinstall filler cap; check level between MAXIMUM and MINIMUM.
- Crank engine about 10 seconds or less, wait 1 minute, repeat several times.
Specs & values
- Engine oil capacity oil pan: 150 L; entire engine: 200 L
- Specified engine oil Class CD or CF
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.