1990 MITSUBISHI SPYDER oil

CONTENTS
GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS. .
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Explanation of Manual Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Model Indications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Maintenance, Repair and
Servicing Explanations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3
Special Tool Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Terms Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Tightening Torque Indication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
HOW TO USE TROUBLESHOOTING/
INSPECTION SERVICE POINTS. . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connector Inspection Service Points
. . . . . . . . . .10
Connector Measurement Service Points . . . . . . . .9
How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions . . .11
How to Use the Inspection Procedures
. . . . . . .
8
Inspection Service Points for a Blown Fuse . . .
12
Troubleshooting Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . .33
MAIN SEALANT AND ADHESIVE TABLE
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MAINTENANCE SERVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Air Cleaner Element. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Ball Joint and Steering Linkage Seals
. . . . . . . .50
Brake Hoses.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Disc Brake Pads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Drive Belt (For Generator, Water Pump, Power
Steering Pump). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Drive Shaft Boots
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Engine Coolant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Engine Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Engine Oil Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Evaporative Emission Control System . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Fuel Hoses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Fuel System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Ignition Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
Manual Transaxle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Rear Drum Brake Linings and
Rear Wheel Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
SRS System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Timing Belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Transfer Oil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE SERVICE. . . . . . . .20
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE. . . . . . . . . .34
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE. . . . .
SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
AWD MODELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
TIGHTENING TORQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
TOWING AND HOISTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Engine Model Stamping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Theft Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Vehicle Identification Code Chart Plate
. . . . . . .13
Vehicle Identification Number List. . . . . . . . . . . .14
Vehicle Identification Number Location. . . . . . . .13
Vehicle Information Code Plate.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Safety Certification Label
. . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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 Towing and Hoisting
type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Wheel lift type
Flat bet type
Dolly type
WRECKER TOWING RECOMMENDATION
FRONT TOWING PICKUP
Caution
This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using sli ng
type equipment to prevent the bumper from deformati on.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift type, fiat bed type
or
type equipment.
The vehicle may be towed on its rear wheels for ext ended
distances provided the parking brake is released. It is recom-
mended that vehicles be towed using the front picku p whenev-
er possible.
REAR TOWING PICKUP
Caution
1. This vehicle cannot be towed by a wrecker using
equipment to prevent the from ‘de-
formation.
if this vehicle is towed, use lift flat bed
type or doily type equipment.
2.Do not use steering lock to secure front
position for towing.
3. Make sure the transaxle is in Neutral if
will
be with drive
on the ground.. .
Automatic transaxle vehicle may be towed on the fro nt wheels
at speeds not to exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) for distan ces
not to exceed 30 km (18 miles).
C a u t i o n
if these limits cannot be met, the front
must be
placed on a tow doily or a fiat bet type must be us ed.
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GENERAL Towing and Hoisting
Sling type
Wheel lift type
Flat bed type
Dolly type
TOWING WHEN KEYS ARE, NOT, AVAILABLE .
When a locked vehicle must be towed and not
able, the vehicle may be lifted and towed from the front;
provided the parking brake is released. If not rele ased,. the
rear wheels should be placed on a tow dolly.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be towing the
vehicle.
1.DO NOT LIFT OR TOW THE BY ATTACHING
TO OR WRAPPING AROUND BUMPER.
2. Any loose or protruding
of vehicle such
as hoods, doors, fenders,
etc., should be secured
or removed prior to moving
vehicle.
3.Operator should refrain going under a vehicle while
it is lifted by the towing unless the vehicle
is adequately supported by safety stands.
4. Never allow passengers to ride in a towed vehicl e.
5. State and local rules and regulations must be fo llowed
when towing a vehicle.
Caution
1.If only the front wheels or only. the rear wheels a re
lifted for towing, the bumper will be damaged.
In addition, lifting of the rear wheels causes the oil
to flow forward, and may result in heat damage to
the rear bushing of the transfer, and should never
be done.
2.Do not tow the vehicle ‘with “only front or
only the rear wheels on a dolly, or the viscous
coupling will be damaged. In a
case, the vehicle
may jump forward suddenly.
3. If this vehicle is towed, use
bed dolly
type equipment.
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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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Lubrication and
GENERAL Lubricants and Lubricant Capacities Table
Use of fuels containing alcohol is not recommended
unless the nature of the blend can be determined
as being satisfactory.
Gasohol
A mixture of 10% ethanol (grain alcohol)
and 90% unleaded gasoline may be used in your
car.
If problems are experienced as a result
of using gasohol, it is recommended that the car
be operated on gasoline.
Methanol Do not use gasolines containing
methanol (wood alcohol). Use of this type of alcohol
can result in vehicle performance deterioration and
damage critical parts in the fuel system compo-
nents. Fuel system damage and performance prob-
lems, resulting from the use of gasolines containin g
methanol, may not be covered by the new car war-
ranty.
Gasolines containing
Ether)
Unleaded gasoline containing 15% or
may be used in car. Fuel containing MTBE
over 15% vol. may cause reduced engine perfor-
mance and produce vapor lock or hard starting.
MATERIALS
TO FUEL
Indiscriminate use of fuel system -cleaning’
should be avoided. Many of these materials in-
tended for gum and varnish removal
highly active solvents or similar ingredients that
can be harmful to gasket and diaphragm materials
used in fuel system component
RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
Items
Engine
Recommended lubricants
Engine oil displaying EOLCS certification mark or c onforming
to the API classification SH or (For
details, refer to section)
Manual transaxle Engine (Non-turbo) TEXACO MTX FLUID FM I
Engine (Turbo) and API classification SAE or
Engine,
Automatic transaxle DIAMOND ATF SP or equivalent
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Transfer API classification SAE or
Differential (rear axle)API classification or higher
Above SAE
From to
SAE
Below SAE
Power steering
Brake and clutch Automatic transmission fluid
Conforming to or
Engine coolant LONG-LIFE COOLANT (Part or
High quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze I

GENERAL Recommended Lubricants and Lubricant Table
LUBRICANT CAPACITIES
DescriptionMetric measureU . S . m e a s u r e
Engine oil Crankcase Engine (Non-turbo)3.8
(excluding oil filter) 4 qts. Engine (Turbo) and 4.0
Engine4.2 qts.
Oil filter
Engine (Non-turbo) 0.5 qt.
Engine (Turbo) and 0.3
Engine
qt.
Oil cooler
Engine (Turbo)> 0.1 qt.
Cooling system (including heater and engine coolant reserve system)7.07.4 qts.
Manual transaxleFWD2.02.1 qts.
AWD2.32.4
Automatic transaxle Engine (Non-turbo)8.69.1
Engine (Turbo)
6.77.1 qts.
2.41 Engine 6.16.4 qts.
Transfer
0.5 qt.
Differential (rear axle) 0.85
qt.
Power steering
0.9 q t .
Fuel tank 64
EOLCS certification markLUBRICANTS SELECTION
ENGINE OIL
Caution
Never use non-detergent or straight mineral oil.
Oil Identification Symbol
Use only engine oils displaying the EOLCS certifica tion mark
on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SH ECII
or
can be used.
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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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