
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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GENERAL
Oil  level
(5)  Coat  engine  oil  to  the  O-ring   new   filter: 
(6)  Screw  on  the  oil  filter  by  hand  until  it  touches  the 
of  the  flange  and  then  tighten  it  with  the  filter  w rench:.  .  .etc..
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
For  One  full   or  14   ,
lFor  or  17 ,
  Engine 
lFor  turn  or  21 
(7)  Add  new  engine  oil   the  oil  filter...
(8)  Start  and  run  engine  and  check  for  engine  oil  l eaks.
(9)  After  stopping  engine,  check  oil  level  and  repl enish  as
necessary.
  MANUAL’TRANSAXLE  OIL
(Check  oil  level)
Check  each  component  for  evidence  of   and  check
the  oil  level  by  removing   filler  plug.  If   is  contaminated,
it  is  necessary  to  replace  it  with  new 
1.With  the  vehicle  parked  at  a  level   the  filler 
plug  and  check  that  the  oil  level..
2.The  level  must  be  up  to  the  the filler plug 
hole.
3.  Check  that  the  transaxle  oil  is  not  noticeably  d irty, and
that  it  has  a  suitable  viscosity.
(Change  oil) 1.  Remove  transaxle  drain  plug.
2.  brain  oil. 
3.  Tighten  drain  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>  30  Nm  (22 
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
32Nm  (24 
4.Remove  filler  plug  and  fill  with  specified  oil  till   the  level
comes  to  the  lower  portion  of  filler  plug  hole.
Specified  oil:
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
TEXACO  MTX  FLUID  FM
  Engine  (Turbo)  and 
  S A E    o r
Quantity:
  2.0   (2.1  qts.)
  2.3   (2.4          

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Drain  Plug
13.  TRANSFER  OIL
(Check  oil  level)
Check each component for evidence of leakage, and-check
the  oil  level  by  removing  the  filler   the  oil is
it  is  necessary  to  replace  it  with  new  oil.
1.With  the  vehicle  parked  at  a  level  place,  remove  filler,
2.  Check  that  the  transfer  oil  level  is  at the  portion
of  the  filler  plug  hole.
3.  Check  to  be  sure  that  the  transfer  oil  is  not 
dirty,  and  that  it  has  a  suitable  viscosity.
(Change  oil) 1.  Remove  transfer  drain  plug.
2.  Drain  oil.
3.  Tighten  drain  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:  32  Nm  (24 
4.Remove filler plug and fill with specified oil till  the. level
comes  to  the  lower  portion  of  filler-plug  hole. 
Specified  oil:
API  classification  SAE  or 
Quantity:  0.5   qt.)
5.  Tighten  filler  plug  to  specified  torque.
Specified  torque:  32  Nm  (24 
14.  ENGINE  COOLANT  (Change)
Check  the  cooling  system  parts,  such  asradiator,  heater,
and  oil  cooler  hoses,  thermostat  and  connections  fo r  leakage
and  damage.
CHANGING COOLANT
1.Drain  the  engine  coolant  by  removing  the  drain  plug   and
then  the  cap.           

ENGINE,
TROUBLESHOOTING
Oil  filter  cloggedInstall  new  filter
Oil  pump  gears  or  cover  wornReplace  gears   cover
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil  to  correct  viscosity
Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (open) Repair  relief  valve
Excessive  bearing  clearanceReplace  bearings 
  pressure  too  high Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (closed) Repair  relief  valve
Joisy  valves Incorrect  lash  adjuster Bleed  air  or  rep lace  lash  adjuster
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil  (low  oil  pressure)
Change  engine  oil  ,
Valve  stem  or  valve  guide  worn  or  damaged Replace  va lve   guide
 rod noise/Insufficient  oil  supplyCheck  engine  oil  level
nain  bearing  noise Low  oil  pressure Refer
  pressure  drop”
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil
Excessive  bearing  clearance Replace  bearings
  belt  noiseIncorrect  belt  tension Adjust  belt  tension  and/or  replace  tim-ing  belt
  engine Loose  engine  roll  stopper  (Front,  Rear)Retighten
ng  and  vibration
Loose  transaxle  mount  bracketRetighten
Loose  engine  mount  bracketRetighten
Loose  center  memberRetighten
Broken  transaxle  mount  insulatorReplace
Broken  engine  mount  insulatorReplace
Broken  roll  stopper  insulatorReplace
Symptom
Probable  cause
Remedy.
Compression  too  low Cylinder  head  gasket  blownReplace  gasket 
Piston  ring  worn  or  damagedReplace  rings
Piston  or  cylinder  worn
Repair  or  replace  piston  cylinder
block
Valve  seat  worn  or  damagedRepair  or  replace valve  and/or 
Oil  pressure  drop Engine  oil  level  too  low Check  engine  oil  level
Oil  pressure  switch  faulty
  pressure  switch
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ENGINE  Troubleshooting.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SymptomProbable  causeRemedy
Compression  too  low Cylinder  head  gasket  blown Replace  gasket
Piston  ring  worn  or  damaged Replace  rings
Piston  or  cylinder  worn Repair  or  replace  piston  and/or  cylinder
block
Valve  seat  worn  or  damaged Repair  or  replace  valve  and/or  seat  ring
Oil  pressure  drop Engine  oil  level  too  low Check  engine  oil  level
Oil  pressure  switch  faulty ‘Replace
  pressure  switch
Oil  filter  cloggedInstall  new  filter 
Oil  pump  gears  or  cover  worn Replace  gears  and/or  cover
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil  to  correct  viscosity
Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (open) Repair  relief  valve
Excessive  bearing  clearanceR e p l a c e   b e a r i n g s
Oil  pressure  too  high Oil  relief  valve  stuck  (closed
) Repair  relief  valve
Noisy  valves Incorrect  lash  adjuster Bleed  air  or  replace  lash  adjuster
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil  (low  oil  pressure) Change  engine  oil
Valve  stem  or  valve  guide  worn  or  damaged Replace  valve  and/or  guide
Connecting  rod  noise/ Insufficient  oil  supply Check  engine  oil  level
main  bearing  noise Low  oil  pressure Refer  to  “Oil  pressure  drop”
Thin  or  diluted  engine  oil Change  engine  oil
,
Excessive  bearing  clearanceReplace  bearings 
Timing  belt  noiseIncorrect  belt  tensionAdjust  belt  tension   replace  tim-
ing  belt
 engine Loose  engine  roll  stopper  (Front,  Rear) Retighten
ing  and  vibration Loose  transaxle  mount  bracket Retighten
Loose  engine  mount  bracket Retighten
Loose  center  member Retighten
Broken  transaxle  mount  insulator
Replace
Broken  engine  mount  insulatorReplace
Broken  roll  stopper  insulatorReplace
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ENGINE  LUBRICATION   Service
DraingasketOil  pan  side
  Engine  (Non-turbo)>
If these oils are not available, an API classificat
ion 
or  can  be  used.’ . .
ON-VEHICLE
ENGINE  OIL 
.
Pull  out  the  oil  dipstick  slowly  and  check  that  the   oil 
is  within  the  marks  on  the  oil  dipstick.
2.Check  that  the  oil  is   dirty,  that  there  is
no  coolant  or  gasoline  mixed  in,  ‘and  that  it  has, sufficient
viscosity.
ENGINE  OIL  REPLACEMENT
  After  warming  up  the  engine,  remove  the  oil  filler   cap.
2.Remove  the  drain  plug  to  allow  the  engine  oil  to  drain.
3.Replace  the  drain  plug  gasket  with  a  new  one  and  ti ghten
the  drain  plug.          
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[Comment]lMalfunction of the idle air control
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INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  11When  the  engine  is  cold,  it  stalls  at  idle.  (Die  ou t)
[Comment]lMalfunction of the idle air control
In  such  cases  as  the  above,  the  cause  is  pro](/manual-img/19/57345/w960_57345-470.png)
  ENGINE, 
INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  11When  the  engine  is  cold,  it  stalls  at  idle.  (Die  ou t)
[Comment]lMalfunction of the idle air control
In  such  cases  as  the  above,  the  cause  is  probably  t hat  the  air/fuel  mixture  is  inappropriate  when l Malfunction  of  the  fhroffle  body the  engine  is  cold,  or  that  the  intake  air  volume  i s  insufficient..l  Malfunction  of  the  injector  System  l Malfunction:  system
W ere  the  battery  terminals  disconnected  recently?
NO
SCAN TOOL DTC
.After  warming-up,  let  the  engine  run  at  idling  for  10  minutes.I
,
Are  diagnostic  trouble  codes  output?TROUBLE  CODES
N OI -.:  . 
Does  the  engine  stall  right  after  the  accelerator  p
edal  is
Check  the  throffle  body  minimum  air   (Refer  to released
NO  .  .  . N O  Check  for  unstable  idle  (Rough   hunting)Is  engine-idling  stable  after  the  warming-up?
YES(Refer  to   INSPECTION   8.)
SCAN  TOOL  Actuator  test
07  motor  (Refer  to 
OK NG
  Check  the  idle  air  control  motor  circuit.  (Refer  t
o INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  FOR   TROUBLE  CODE
SCAN  TOOL  Special  function 
“Reset
Check  trouble  symptoms.
NG
OK
.
  Check  the  injector  control  circuit.  Carry   procedures  19,  in “INSPECTION  PROCEDUREFOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE 
Check  the  fuel  pressure.  (Refer  to 
Check  the  following  items.
l  Check  the  ignition  coil,  spark  plugs,  spark  plug  ca bles.
l  Check  the  compression  pressure.
l  Check  the  engine  oil  viscosity.
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![MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990  Service Repair Manual   ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  11
When  the  engine  is  cold,  it  stalls  at  idle.  (Die  out)P r o b a b l e   c a u s e  .
[Comment]l Malfunction  of  the  MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990  Service Repair Manual   ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  11
When  the  engine  is  cold,  it  stalls  at  idle.  (Die  out)P r o b a b l e   c a u s e  .
[Comment]l Malfunction  of  the](/manual-img/19/57345/w960_57345-588.png)
  ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  11
When  the  engine  is  cold,  it  stalls  at  idle.  (Die  out)P r o b a b l e   c a u s e  .
[Comment]l Malfunction  of  the   system
In  such  cases  as  the  above,  the  cause  is  probably  t hat  the   mixture  is  inappropriate  whenl  the   bodythe  engine  is  cold,  or  that  the  intake  air  volume  is  insufficient.l Malfunction  of  the  injector  system  Malfunction  of  the   s y s t e m
W ere  the  battery  terminals  disconnected  recently 
  NO
After  warming-up,  let  the  engine  run  at  idling  for  10  minutes.
SCAN TOOL DTC
Are  diagnostic  trouble  codesoutput?Refer  to   INSPECTION  CHART  FOR TROUBLE  CODES.
(Refer  to Check  and  adjust  the   (Refer  to ,
  NO
Is  engine-idling  stable  after  the  warming-up 
YES(Refer  to INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Check  the  idle  air  control  motor  for  operation  soun d NG
Engine  (Turbo)>.  (Refer  to Check the idle air control motor for operation sound   (Refer  to 
  Checktheinjectorforope
OK
  Check  the  idle  control  system  malfunction  to .INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  FOR  DIAGNOSTIC  TROUBLE  CODE
PROCEDURE  FOR  DIAGNOSTIC  TROUBLE  CODES 
SCAN  TOOL  Data  list  Check  the  closed   position  switch  system.
26  Closed  throttle  position  switch  (Refer  to   INSPECTION  PROCEDURE  FOR 
OKTROUBLE CODES 
SCAN  TOOL  Data  listN G  Check  the  engine  coolant  temperature  circuit  malfu nction.  (Refer  to21  Enginecoolanttemperaturesensor  P.   I N S P E C T I O N   P R O C E D U R E   F O R  TROUBLE CODES 
Check  the  fuel  pressure.  (Refer  to I
Check  the  ignition  timing.   Engine Check  that  the   position  sensor  and   belt  cover  are
  (Refer  to  GROUP 
(Refer  to  GROUP Check  the  ignition  timing.   Engine>
Check  the  following  items.
l  Check  the  ignition  coil,  spark  plugs,  spark  plug  ca bles.
l  Check  the  compression  pressure.
l  Check  the  engine  oil  viscosity.
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