Engine Oil Filter Replacement

Required Special Tool: 

• MB991610: Oil Filter Wrench

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until the temperature of the coolant reaches 80 - 90°C (176 - 194°F).
   WARNING: Use care as oil could be hot.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the drain plug to drain oil.
4. Use an oil filter wrench to remove the engine oil filter.
   Fig 1: Oil Filter Wrench

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
5. Clean the filter bracket side mounting surface and ensure the old O-ring has been removed.
6. Apply a small amount of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter.
   Fig 2: Applying Engine Oil On Oil Filter O-Ring

   Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
7. Screw on the oil filter by hand until it touches the surface of the flange and then tighten it with an oil filter wrench.
   TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
   
   

   NUMBER	ENGINE	SPECIAL TOOL	TIGHTENING TORQUE
   MD136466, MD322508	2.4L	General service tool	Approximately 3/4 turn [17 +/- 3 N. m (13 +/- 2 ft-lb)]
   MD356000		MB991610 or equivalent	Approximately 3/4 turn [14 +/- 2 N. m (124 +/- 18 in-lb)]
   MD321589, MD352627	3.8L	General service tool	Approximately one turn [14 +/- 2 N. m (124 +/- 18 in-lb)]

8. Install the drain plug and refill engine oil (Refer to ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT ).
9. Rev the engine a few times, and check to be sure that no engine oil leaks at the oil filter.