Daily car care Mitsubishi Colt 2 and 3

Lubricants and fluids for the engine
Gas engine (models 1.8, 2.0 l) Diesel engine 1 - Brake fluid. Its level is between "MAX" And "MIN" Use SAE J1703 (or DOT 3) brake fluid 2 - Clutch fluid Level between...

If the engine does not start — a simple check
If the motor shaft does not rotate or rotates slowly 1. If your car has an automatic transmission, make sure the control lever is in position. "N" or "R". 2. Check the...

If the engine has become too hot — the carbureted engine
If the remote thermometer shows that the engine is overheated and you have set the power reduction, or a clear knock is heard (detonation), means the engine is too hot....

If the engine is too hot — diesel engine
If the remote coolant thermometer shows that the engine is overheated, if you detect a decrease in power, or a distinct knock is heard (detonation), it means that the...

Battery — Status Check and Precautions
Battery Handling Precautions The accumulator produces flammable and explosive gas. Avoid sparking when the battery poles come into contact with tools. Avoid open flames;...

Car care — general information
Car care: In order for the car not to lose its appearance, it needs careful care. When carrying out maintenance and car care, use only those substances and materials...

Washing the interior of your car
After you have washed the interior of the vehicle with a cleaning agent, dry it off and ventilate the interior of the vehicle in a shady, well-ventilated area. Note....

Washing the car outside
Harmful substances Industrial emissions, road tar, bird droppings, tree tar, insect debris, sea water, and other things can damage your car's finish and paintwork. In...

Treatment of the car body with protective compounds
Treat the car body with a protective compound once or twice a year, or when the surface of the car no longer repels moisture. Apply a small amount of protective agent to...

Wiper blades and arms
Use a soft cloth and cleaner to clean the glass and remove dead grease from the wiper blades. Screws for fastening the blade with a scraper to the brush holder lever...

Maintenance of the cooling system
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a long life coolant that cannot be replaced. The coolant consists of water and the addition of a glycol-based...

Winter car operation
Coolant Factory-filled long life coolant provides freeze protection down to approximately -25°C. To ensure that sufficient freeze protection is provided, the coolant...

Brake system maintenance
The following instructions are essential for the correct functioning of the brake system. New brake pads must "get used to", and therefore, for about the first 200 km,...

Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
ABS contributes significantly to improving the active driving safety of a vehicle. The decisive advantage of ABS over conventional braking systems is that even when...

Wheels, tires and rims — maintenance
Tires and wheels are important design elements. The tires and rims approved by us are therefore matched exactly to the type of vehicle and thus contribute significantly...

Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located either in front under the floor of the car on a downward opening "bowl" or in the back of the trunk. Depending on the design of the vehicle,...

Wheel replacement
Tighten the hand brake to failure. If the road surface is sloping, additionally block the opposite wheel with a wedge or a stone. Using a wheel wrench and a wire...

Useful tips for diesel car owners
If you are thinking about switching to a diesel but do not know how to take care of it yourself, then we will say right away that keeping a diesel in good condition is...