Engine Oil Replacement

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).
WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
Remove the engine oil filler cap.
Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
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.
1. Tightening torque: 39 +/- 5 N.m (29 +/- 3 ft-lb)
Fig 1: Installing New Drain Plug Gasket So That It Faces In Direction Shown
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
CAUTION:
- Do not use conventional petroleum based motor oil. Using conventional motor oil may cause engine or turbocharger damage.
- Do not used "blends" of conventional oil and synthetic oil.
Refill the specified quantity of oil.
- Specified Engine Oil: Fully synthetic engine oils displaying ILSAC GF-3 certification symbol ("Starburst" symbol) or conforming to the API classification SL or SL/CF
- Total quantity (Includes volume inside oil filter and oil cooler): 5.1 dm3 (5.4 quarts)
NOTE: SAE 5W-30 fully synthetic engine oil can be used to improve engine start ability in very cold weather areas where the lowest atmospheric temperature is below -23°C (-10°F).
Install the engine oil filler cap.
Check oil level.

Fig 2: Checking Oil Level
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.