Mitsubishi S3L2 / S4L2 — Oil and oil filter change
Maintenance · Engine oil / oil filter
For the Mitsubishi S3L2 / S4L2, from the Mitsubishi service manual.
Applies to: Mitsubishi S3L2, Mitsubishi S4L2
Before you start
- Do not cause damage to the O-ring when installing the filter.
Parts for this job
- 0A45310244 Oil filter Amazon eBay $24.99 NAPA $9.09
Part numbers from the service-parts list for Mitsubishi S4L2. Verify against your serial number before ordering; some links are affiliate links.
Procedure
- Warm up engine; remove drain plug and drain oil into a container.
- Remove used filter with a filter wrench; remove old O-ring from filter base and clean base.
- Check new filter O-ring is in groove; apply thin coat of lube oil to O-ring.
- Install new filter by hand until O-ring touches base; tighten 3/4 to 1 turn more.
- Install drain plug and tighten to specified torque.
- Refill engine to H mark on dipstick; approximately 0.5 l extra required for filter and lines.
- Start engine, idle a few minutes and check for leaks; re-tighten filter if leaking.
- Stop engine, check oil level and add oil if necessary.
Tools required
- filter wrench Amazon
Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.
Specs & values
- Drain plug tightening torque 4 ± 0.5 kgf·m (29 ± 4 lbf·ft) [39 ± 5 N·m]
Full service-parts list: Mitsubishi S4L2 →
Source: Mitsubishi service 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.