Location of components in the engine compartment Engine Compartment Layout - 2.4L Models 1 - Steering pump drive belt; 2 - Glass washer fluid reservoir; 3 - Power steering fluid reservoir; 4 - Engine oil filler cap; 5...
Car maintenance schedule The intervals of routine maintenance of the vehicle specified in this Section are designed for the independent performance by the owner of the vehicle of all necessary...
Maintenance Specifications Type and properties of working fluids Note. Listed below are the lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this manual. More...
General information about settings and adjustments Entitled "settings" this Manual does not imply a single procedure for adjusting any of the parameters of the car's systems, but a whole range of adjustments to achieve...
Checking fluid levels Note. Some special maintenance procedures that require additional fluid level checks are also described below. Check under the vehicle regularly for signs of fluid...
Changing the engine oil and oil filter A set of tools needed to change the engine oil and oil filter 1 - Drain container - should be shallow and wide enough to minimize the chance of spilling oil on the...
Checking, servicing and charging the battery Tools and Materials Required for Battery Maintenance 1 - Face shield/goggles - when removing corrosion with a stiff brush, crystallized acid particles can easily get...
Checking the Condition of the Cooling System Components Examples of typical defects in radiator hoses 1 - Check hoses for frayed areas. 2 - The softening of rubber indicates the beginning of its destruction as a result of...
Checking the condition and replacing the wiper blades 1. The condition of the windshield wiper assemblies should be checked regularly in accordance with the vehicle's routine maintenance schedule (see Section Mitsubishi...
Wheel rotation 1. Wheel rotation should be carried out regularly in accordance with the vehicle maintenance schedule, as well as when signs of uneven tread wear are detected. When...
Lubrication of chassis components List of materials needed to lubricate chassis components 1 - Liquid motor oil - used to lubricate door hinges 2 - Graphite aerosol - used to lubricate lock cylinders 3 -...
Checking the condition of the brake lines 1. Checking the condition of the metal lines and flexible hoses of the brake system should be carried out on a regular basis in accordance with the vehicle's routine...
Checking the condition / maintenance of disc brakes Warning! Remember that the dust generated during the operation of the brake mechanisms may contain asbestos, which is extremely harmful to human health. Never blow off...
Checking and adjusting valve clearances — Mirage only Note. Regular adjustment of valve clearances is carried out only on Mirage 1.5 l models 1990÷1995. issue and 1.8 l 1993÷1995 issue Attention! Violation of the adjustment...
Replacing the air cleaner element The filter element is replaced regularly in accordance with the car's routine maintenance schedule. During the operation of the vehicle, the condition of the filter...
Maintenance of the cooling system Do not allow antifreeze to come into contact with exposed areas of the body and painted surfaces of the car. Wash off accidental splashes with plenty of water without...
Fuel filter replacement When servicing power system components, remember that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Do not smoke near the place of work, do not approach it with an open flame!...
Checking the condition and replacing spark plugs Tools needed when changing spark plugs 1 - Candle head - Equipped with a special elastic insert, which excludes the possibility of accidental damage to the porcelain...
Replacement of transmission oil manual transmission 1. Transmission oil change must be carried out in strict accordance with the vehicle maintenance schedule (see Section Mitsubishi Galant/Mirage/Diamante Routine...
Transfer Case Grease Change — Galant All Wheel Drive Only 1. Take a short car ride (about 15 minutes long) a trip to warm up the oil in the transfer case, - if possible, turn on the all-wheel drive mode, try to drive the car at...
Check of a condition / service of drum brake mechanisms 1. Remove the brake drums (see chapter Brake system ). 2. Thoroughly clean the brake mechanisms using a special cleaning compound. Never blow off brake dust from the...
Check of serviceability of functioning of a parking brake 1. Slowly pull the parking brake control up to the end of its travel and count the number of ratchet clicks. Compare the calculation result with the requirements of the...
Checking the condition of the seat belts * The compilers of this Guide recommend checking the condition of the seat belts every 12,000 km). 1. Estimate a condition of tapes of seat belts, their buckles, locks...
Checking / adjusting the ignition timing General information The ignition timing is the angle through which the crankshaft rotates between the moments of ignition of the mixture in each successive cylinder. The...
Checking the status of power system components Do not forget that gasoline is a highly flammable liquid! Observe all applicable fire safety precautions when servicing power system components. Do not smoke, do not...
Checking the condition and replacing the timing belt Examination 1. On all models considered in this manual for the distribution drive (s) shafts from the crankshaft of the engine, a toothed timing belt is used (And),...