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Mitsubishi 3000GT V6-3.0L SOHC (1998)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Engine Oil: Specifications (page 2 of 3)

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
3000GT
Engine
V6-3.0L SOHC
Year
1998
Section
Fluids › Engine Oil
MaintenanceSpecifications · page 2 of 3
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Engine Oil: Service and Repair

ENGINE OIL INSPECTION 

1. Pull out the oil dipstick slowly and check that the oil level is within the marks on the oil dipstick.
2. Check that the oil is not excessively dirty, that there is no coolant or gasoline mixed in, and that it has sufficient viscosity.

ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT 

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80° C (170° F) to 90° C (194° F). 
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

CAUTION:  Use care as oil could be hot.

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.

NOTE:  Install the drain plug gasket so it faces in the direction shown in the illustration.

5. Refill the specified quantity of gill.

Specified Engine Oil (API classification): 

SJ or higher 

Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter and oil cooler):

<Non-turbo> 4.3 dm3 (4.5 Qts.) 
<Turbo> 4.6 dm3 (4.9 Qts.)
 

6. Install the engine oil filler cap.
7. Check oil level.

NOTE:  SAE 5W-30 may be used for operation in very cold weather areas where the lowest atmospheric temperature is below -10° F (-23° C) .

OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT 

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80° C (176° F) to 90° C (194° F).
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.

CAUTION:  Use care as oil could be hot.

4. Use the following tools to remove the engine oil filter from the underside of the vehicle.

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MB991396 or equivalent (When using the oil filter of MD136790)

5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.

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