1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER oil temperature

GENERAL Precautions before Service . .
Caution
1.Before connecting or disconnecting the negative
be sure to turn off the ignition and
the lighting switch.
(if this is not done, the possibility semi-
conductor parts being damaged.)
2.After completion of the work steps [when the bat-
tery’s negative terminal is connected], warm
up the engine and allow it for approximately
five minutes under the conditions be-
low, in order to stabilize the engine condi-
tions, and then check to be sure that idling’ is
satisfactory.
Engine temperature:
Lights, electric fans, accessories: OFF
Transaxle: Neutral position
(A/T models: “N” or “P”)
Steering
neutral (center) position
mm (in.)
Scan tool
ROM pack
VEHICLE WASHING
If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car -washing
equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be maintain
the spray nozzle at a distance of at ‘least 300 mm (12 in.)
from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors , luggage
compartment, etc.).
APPLYING ANTI-CORROSION
OTHER UNDERCOAT AGENTS.,
Be careful not to adhere oil or grease to the heate d oxygen
sensor. If adhered, the sensor may malfunction.
Protect the heated oxygen sensor with a cover befor e applying
anti-corrosion agent, etc.
SCAN TOOL
To operate the scan tool, refer to the “MUT-II OPER ATING
INSTRUCTIONS”.
Caution
Turn the ignition switch off befoie connecting and discon-
necting the scan tool.

GENERAL Lubrication arid Maintenance,
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Maintenance and lubrication service recommenda-
tions have been compiled to provide maximum
protection for the vehicle owner’s investment
against all reasonable types of driving conditions.
Since these conditions vary with the individual ve-
hicle owner’s driving habits, the area in which the
vehicle is operated and the type of to which
the vehicle is subjected, it is necessary to prescr ibe
lubrication and maintenance service on a time fre-
quency as well as mileage interval basis.
Oils, lubricants and greases are classified and
graded according to standards recommended by
the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the
American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National
Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
Information for service maintenance is provided
under “SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE”.
Three schedules are provided; one for “Required
Maintenance”, one for “General Maintenance” and
one for “Severe Usage Service”. Item numbers in the “SCHEDULED MAINTE-
NANCE TABLE” correspond to the item
in the “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” section.
SEVERE SERVICE
Vehicles operating under severe service conditions
will require more frequent service. Component service information is included in ap-
propriate units for vehicles operating under one
or more of the following conditions:
1. Police, taxi, or commercial type operation
2. Operation of Vehicle
(1) Short-trip operation at freezing temperature
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)
(2) More than 50% operation in heavy city traf-
fic during hot weather above
(3) Extensive idling
(4) Driving in sandy areas
(5) Driving in salty areas
(6) Driving in dusty conditions
ENGINE OIL
Either of the following engine oils should be used:
(1) Engine oil displaying EOLCS certification mark
(2) Engine oil conforming to the API classification SH
or ECII.
For further details, refer to “LUBRICANTS SELEC-
TION” section.
Caution
Test to EPA have shown
laboratory animals develop skin after
prolonged contact with used engine oil. Accord-
ingly, the potential exists for
to
a number:, of skin disorders, including
from such exposure to used
Care should be taken, when changing
engine oil, to minimize the
of exposure time to used your
skin. Protective clothing and that
be penetrated by worn.
should be thoroughly with soap
use waterless hand remove,
any used engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thin- ners, or solvents.
GEAR LUBRICANTS
The SAE grade number indicates
of Multi-purpose Gear Lubricants.
The API classification system
cants in terms of gear lubricants
conforming to API
or ‘with a
of SAE are recommended for
transaxle.
LUBRICANTS GREASES
Semi-solid lubricants bear the
designation
and are further classified as grades 0, 1, 2; 3 etc .
Whenever “Chassis Lubricant” is specified, Multi-
purpose Grease,
grade 2, should be used.
FUEL USAGE
Your car must use unleaded
This car has a fuel filler tube especially
to accept only the smaller-diameter unleaded gaso- line dispensing nozzle.
Caution
Using leaded gasoline in your car will damage
the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor, and
affect the warranty coverage validity.
Your car is designed to operate on premium
leaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating
of 91 or 95 RON (Research Octane
If premium unleaded gasoline is not
leaded gasoline having a octane rating of 87,
91 RON (Research Octane Number) may be used. In this case, the performance and fuel consumption
will suffer a little degradation.
Gasolines Containing Alcohol
Some gasolines sold at service stations contain
alcohol, although they may not be so identified.
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GENERAL Recommended Lubricants and Capacities
Non-turbo
I
EngineI PREFERRED
Turbo
Oil Viscosity
The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity Of the
A proper SAE grade number should be selected
to ambient temperature.
NOTE
l :SAE may be used for operation in very cold weather
areas where the lowest ambient temperature is below
COOLANT SELECTION
COOLANT
Relation between Antifreeze Concentration and Speci fic Gravity
Engine coolant temperature and specific gravity
10 (50)20 (68)30 (86)
40(104)50 (122)
1.054
1.0501.042
1.036
1.0631.058 1.0541.049
1.044
1.0711.0671.0621.0571.052 Freezing
Safe
operatingEngine coolant
temperature temperature concentration
(Specific volume)
-16 (3.2)
-11 (12.2)30%
-20 (-4)
-15 (5)35%
-25 (-13) -20 (-4)
1.079
1.074 1.0691.064
1.058-30 (-13)-25
1.0871.082 1.0761.070
1.064-36 (-32.8)
1.095 1.090 1.0841.077
1.070-42 (-44)
1.1031.0981.0921.0841.076-50 (-58)-45
Example
The safe operating temperature is when the measured specific gravity is 1.058 at the coolant
temperature of
Caution
1.If the concentration of the coolant is below the anti-corrosion property, will adversely
affected. In addition, if the concentration is abov e
both the anti-freeze and cooling
properties will decrease, affecting the engine adve rsely. For these reasons, be sure to maintain
the concentration level within the specified range.
2. Do not use a mixture of different brands of anti -freeze.
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GENERALMaintenance Service
5.Add 3.8 (4.0 qts.) of the specified transmission fluid
through the filler tube.
Specified fluid:DIAMOND ATF SP IIor equivalent
6. Start the engine and allow it to run at idle for at least
one minute. Then, with parking and service brake ap plied,
move the selector lever momentarily to each positio n,
ending in the park or neutral position.
7.Add sufficient fluid to bring to’ inch below the
ADD mark.
8.Recheck fluid level after is normal operating
temperature. The level should be in the HOT region.
Engine (Turbo) and Engine>
Drain the fluid and check whether there is any evid ence of
contamination.
Refill with new fluid after the cause of any contam ination
has been corrected.
1. Remove drain plugs to let fluid drain.
2. Remove the oil pan.
3.Check the oil filter for clogging and damage and re place
if necessary.
4. Clean the inside of oil pan and magnets.
5. Attach the magnets to the concave part of the oi l pan.
6. Clean both gasket surfaces of transaxle case and oil
7. oil pan with new gasket and tighten oil pan bolts.
Oil pan bolt: 11 Nm (8.0
8. Tighten drain plug with gasket to specified torq ue.
Specified torque:
Engine (Turbo)>
(A) 39Nm (29
(B) 29-34 Nm (22-25
Engine>
(A) 39Nm (29
(B) 39 Nm (29
9.Fill new ATF up to the COLD mark on the dipstick.
Transmission fluid:
DIAMOND ATF SP IIor equivalent
10. Start engine and allow to idle for at least two minutes.
Then, with parking brake on, move selector lever mo men-
tarily to each position, ending in “N” Neutral
11. Check if ATF is filled up to the HOT mark on the dipstick.
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GENERAL Main and Adhesive Table
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLE
SEALANTS FOR ENGINE ACCESSORIES
Application Recommended brand
Sealing between rocker cover and camshaft bearing c ap
DOHC ATD Part No. 8680 or equivalent
and
engines only)
1Sealing between semi-circular packing and rocker co ver and between
semi-circular packing and cylinder head
Oil pressure switch (except
and engines). . .
Engine coolant temperature switch, Engine coolant t emperature sensor, Nut Locking Part No. 4171 or
valve, switch, Joints, Engine coolant temperature lent
gauge unit (large size)
Engine coolant temperature gauge unit (small size, only) ATD Part No. 8660 or equivalent
Oil pan (except
engine)MITSUBISHI GENUINE ‘Part
0 or equivalent
SEALING BETWEEN GLASS AND WEATHERSTRIP
Application
Sealing between tempered glass and weatherstrip
Sealing between body flange and weatherstrip
Sealing between laminated glass and weatherstripRecommended brand
ATD Part No. 8513 or equivalent
ATD Part No. 8509 or equivalent
ADHESION WITH RIBBON SEALER
Application Recommended brand
Waterproof film for door, Fender panel, Splash shie ld, Mud guard, Rear
ATD Part No. 8625 or equivalent
combination light
ADHESIVES FOR INTERIOR TRIM
Application Recommended brandI
Adhesion of polyvinyl chloride sheetI Part No. 368 or equivalentI
Adhesion of door weatherstrip to body ATD No. 8001 or ATD Part No.
8011 or equivalent
Sealing between grommet or packing, and metal seal
Adhesion of headlining and other interior trim mate rials
Adhesion of fuel tank to pad
ATD Part No. 8513 or equivalent
Part No. or ATD Part No.
8080 or equivalent
BODY SEALANT
ApplicationRecommended brandI
Sealing of sheet metal, drip rail, floor, body side panel, trunk, front panel ATD No. 8531 or ATD Part No.
and the like joints8848or equivalent
Sealing of
hinges
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ENGINE On-vehicle
8. If the standard value is exceeded, check the following
items:
l Diagnostic output
l Closed-loop control (When the closed-loop control
is carried out normally, the output signal of the h eated
oxygen sensor repeats between and
,000 at idle.)
l Fuel pressure
I n j e c t o r
lIgnition coil, spark plug cable, spark plug
lEGR system and the EGR valve leak
l Evaporative emission control system
Compression pressure
NOTE
Replace the catalyst whenever the
HC contents do not remain inside the standard value .
(even though the result of the inspection is
all items.).
C O M P R E S S I O N
CHECK
1.Before inspection, check that the engine-oil, start er
battery are normal. Also, set the to the
condition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLights, electric cooling fan and all accessories: O FF
lTransaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2. Disconnect the spark plug cables.
3. Remove all of the spark plugs.
4.
5.
Disconnect the crankshaft position sensor connector .
NOTE
Doing this will prevent the engine control unit fro m carrying
out ignition and fuel injection.
Cover the spark plug hole with a shop towel etc., a nd
after the engine has been cranked, check that no fo reign
material is adhering to the shop towel.
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ENGINE On-vehicle Service
MANIFOLD VACUUM CHECK11100270200
1.Before inspection, set vehicles in the following condition:
lEngine coolant temperature:
lLights, electric cooling fan, and accessories: OFF
l Transaxle: Neutral (P range on vehicles with
2. Set up the tachometer or connect the scan tool t o the
data link connector.
3.Attach a three-way joint to the vacuum hose connect ed
between the intake manifold plenum and the fuel pressure
solenoid valve and connect a vacuum gauge.
4. Start the engine, and check that the curb idle s peed is
within the standard value range.
Standard value: 750
100
5. Check the manifold vacuum.
Limit: min. 60
(18
LASH ADJUSTER CHECK
NOTE
NOTE
If an abnormal noise (rattling noise) probably caus ed by the
If an abnormal noise (rattling noise) probably caus ed by the
lash adjusters is heard and the noise does not
lash adjusters is heard and the noise does not
as follows.
as follows.
1. Check the engine oil, and if required, refuel or replace
it.
NOTE
lIf the amount of the engine oil is insufficient, ai r will
be sucked in from the oil strainer and mix
the oil
passage.
lIf the amount of the engine oil is more than the sp eci-
fied amount, it will be stirred by the crankshaft to
make a lot of air
in the
l If the oil is deteriorated, it will not easily
from air and the amount of air’ mixed in the oil wi ll ,
increase.
If the air which has mixed in the oil due to the ab ove
causes enters the high pressure chamber in the lash
adjusters, the air in the high pressure chamber wil l be
pressurized during opening of the valve, which caus es
the lash adjusters to shrink excessively, and an abnormal
noise will be generated when the valve is closed. T his
is the same phenomenon as the one when the valve
clearance has been excessively adjusted by mistake.
In this case, if the air which has entered the lash adjusters
is bled, things will be normalized.
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ENGINE Engine Assembly
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8. Accelerator cable connection9. air control motor connector
10. Knock sensor connector 11. Heated oxygen sensor connector
12. Engine coolant temperature gauge
unit connector13. Engine coolant temperature sensorconnector
Engine oil
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‘ c o i l c o n n e c t o r ’ 20. Camshaft position sensor connector
21. Crankshaft position sensor
connector22. Air conditioning compressor
connector23. Control wiring harness 24. Brake booster vacuum hose .
14. Ignition power transistor connector
15. Throttle position sensor connector
16. Capacitor connector 17. Manifold differential pressure sensor connector
18. Injector connectors connection
25. High-pressure fuel hose connection
26. Fuel return hose connection
27. Water hose A connection
28. Water hose
connection29. Vacuum hoses connection
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