Mitsubishi Lancer Owners Manual
Selection of engine oilMaintenance / Engine oil / Selection of engine oil
Petrol-powered vehicles without turbo
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.
SAE 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SM or higher specifications.
► Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification:
“For service SM” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
Note
► Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of additives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
Petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharge
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.
SAE 5W-30, 0W-30 and 0W-40 engine oil can only be used if it meets ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SM or higher specifications.
► SAE 0W-30 and 0W-40 engine oil are recommended to use to improve engine startability on a very cold weather condition.
► Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification:
“For service SM” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
Note
► Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of additives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
Diesel-powered vehicles
► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.
► Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification:
“For service C1, C2, C3 or C4”
• JASO classification:
“For service DL-1”
If those classifications are not available, contact a MITSUBISHI MOTORS Authorized
Service Point.
Note
► Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness of additives already included in the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
