
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   

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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AND
  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
DTC  No.
Closed  throttle  position  switch  malfunction
  Power  steering  pressure  sensorcircuit  range/perfor mance
Transaxle  range  sensor  circuit  malfunction  (RPNDL  Input)
Transaxle  fluid  temperature  sensor  circuit  malfunct ion
Turbocharger  waste  gate  actuator  malfunction   Engine  (Turbo)>
Turbocharger  waste  gate  solenoid  malfunction   Engine 
Fuel  pressure  solenoid  malfunction   Engine  (Turbo)>
  Manifold  differential   sensor  circuit  malfunction
Serial  communication  link  malfunction 
PG
  malfunction
Solenoid  assy  malfunction 
Enaine  coolant  temoerature  level 
  circuit  (to   malfunction
NOTElWhen the ECM monitored  mal-
1.After  the  Engine  Control  Module  (ECM)  detects function  three  times*  and  detected  no 
a malfunction,  the  check  engine/malfunction
indicator  lamp  illuminates  when  the  engine  isIn  this  case,  one  time  indicates  from 
next  turned  on  and  the  same  malfunction  is
start  to  stop.
re-detected.lFor  misfiring  or  a  fuel  trim  malfunction, 
However,  for  items  marked  with  a   the  checkdriving  conditions  (engine  speed,  engine 
engine/malfunction  indicator  lamp  illuminatesant  temperature,  etc.)  are  similar  to  those 
on  the  first  detection  of  the  malfunction. the malfunction was first recorded.
2.  After  the  check  engine/malfunction  indicator
lamp  illuminates,  it  will  be  switched  off  under
the  following  conditions.
Caution,
If  the  check  engine/malfunction  indicator  lamp  illu minates  because  of  a  malfunction  of  the 
transmission  between  the  scan  tool  and  the  PCM  cann ot  occur.  In  this   the  diagnostic 
code  cannot  be  read.
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  ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND
  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting  .
6.  Other  monitoring
lMisfire
l  Evaporative  emission  control  system 
l  Idle  air  control  system 
l Manifold  differential  pressure  sensor 
lExcessive  time  to  enter  closed  loop  fuel  control
l  Throttle  position  sensor 
l Barometric  pressure  sensor 
  Intake  air  temperature  sensor 
l  Serial  communication  link 
l Crankshaft  position  sensor 
l Camshaft  position  sensor 
  Volume  air  flow  sensor 
Test  conditions/procedure
l Engine  coolant  temperature  sensor 
l Closed  throttle  position  switch 
l  Generator  terminal  circuit 
l   sensor  circuit 
l   sensor  heater  circuit 
  Turbocharger  waste  gate  solenoid 
l EGR  solenoid 
lEvaporative emission purge solenoid 
l Evaporativeemissionventilation
solenoid  Engine>
l  Fuel  pressure  solenoid 
lInjector  circuit 
1.  All  of  the  following  conditions  should  be  satisf ied  when  the  drive  test  is  carried  out.
(1)  Engine  coolant  temperature: 
  or  higher  (when  engine  is  fully  warmed  up)
(2)  Outside  air  temperature: 
  or  higher
(3)
  condition:
lSelector  lever  position:   range
l  Overdrive switch: ON
lPower/economy  changeover  switch:  Power
2.  Carry  out  one  trip  monitoring  according  to  the  f ollowing  drive  pattern  (from  starting  of  the  engine
until  ignition  is  turned  off).  (Takes  approximately   10  minutes.)
  the  engine  is  fully  warmed  up,  turn  the  ignition  s witch  to  OFF.
  the  engine,  accelerate  to  between  56 64  km/h  (35   40  mph)  and  drive  at  this  speed
for  300  seconds  or  more.  Then  stop  the  vehicle.  Bra king  and  throttle  operations  can  be  carried
out  during  this  time.
  stopping  the  vehicle,  let  the  engine  run  at  idle  f or  300  seconds  or  more,  and  then  turn
the  ignition 
  to  OFF.
The  vehicle  should  be  set  to  the  following  conditio n  for  idling.
l  A/C  switch:  OFF
lLights,  electric  cooling  fan  and  all  accessories:  O FF
lTransmission:  Neutral  (A/T  for   range)
lSteering  wheel:   position
Drive  cycle  pattern
300  seconds  or  more
  km/h  (35   40  mph)
64  (40)
Idling
Vehicle  speed  km/h  (mph) transmission:  Neutral
32  (20)
300  seo.
,
Ignition  switch:  OFF
100
NOTE:Throttle  opening  angle 50
0
Caution
The  shaded  areas  in  the  graph  indicate  times  when  t he  vehicle
speed  should  not  go  outside  of  the  specified  range.
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![MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990  Service Repair Manual   ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
Code  No.   Power  Steering  Pressure  Sensor  CircuitProbable  cause
[Comment]  Power   pressure  switch Backgroundl Open  or  shorted  power  steering MITSUBISHI SPYDER 1990  Service Repair Manual   ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
Code  No.   Power  Steering  Pressure  Sensor  CircuitProbable  cause
[Comment]  Power   pressure  switch Backgroundl Open  or  shorted  power  steering](/manual-img/19/57345/w960_57345-570.png)
  ENGINE  (TURBO)
AND  ENGINE>  Troubleshooting
Code  No.   Power  Steering  Pressure  Sensor  CircuitProbable  cause
[Comment]  Power   pressure  switch Backgroundl Open  or  shorted  power  steering  pressurelWhen the steering wheel is kept in the  position during driving, the power
s w i t c h  or steering  pressure  switch  will  be  momentarily  turned   off.  E n g i n e   c o n t r o l    f a i l e d ’lThe  enginecontrol  module  checks  whetherthe  powerste ering  pressure  switch  momentarilyturns  off  during  driving.
Check  Area  Engine  coolant  temperature  is   or  higher.
l  Driving  and  stopping  ‘2  are  repeated   times  or  more.“1: Engine speed is 2,500  or higher, volumetric efficiency is 55% or higher,  and this
condition  continues  for  2  seconds  or  more.
l 2:  Engine  speed  is  600   or  lower.
Judgement  Criterial  Power  steering  pressure  switch  stays  on  without  cha nging.
NGCheck  the  power  steering  press  On-vehicle  Service)  Replace
lDisconnect  the  connector  and  measure  at  the  harness   side.
NG
between  ECM  and  power pressure switch
NG
  the  ECM. Replace  the  ECM.
Code  No.   Transmission  Range  Sensor  Circuit
Malfunction  (RPNDL  Input)
[Comment] 
Background
lWhen a malfunction of the park/neutral position swi tch is detected, the transaxle control
module  outputs  amalfunction  signal  to  the  engine  control  module.
Check Area, Judgement Criteria l 
control  module.
  Check  the  TCM.  (Refer  to  GROUP   Troubleshooting.)
Repair
Repair
  cause
l  Park/neutral  position  switch  failedlOpen  or  shorted  park/neutral  position  switchcircuit,  or  loose  connector.
l  Engine  control  module  failed.
Code  No.   Turbocharger  Waste  Gate  Actuator
Malfunction
  (Turbo)> Probable  cause
l 
Turbocharger  waste  gateactuator  failed.
l  Charging  pressure  control  system  failed.
l  Engine  control  module  failed.[Comment]
Background
lThe  engine  control  module  checks  that  the  engine  is   not  overcharged  by  always  monitoringintake  air  volume.lThe engine control module protects the engine by shutting off fuel when an overcharged
condition  is  detected.
Check Area
  Engine  coolant  temperature  is  higher  than 
Judgement  Criterial  Volumetric  efficiency  has  continued  to  be  not  lower   than  200%  for  1.5  sec.
Check  the  turbocharger  supercharging. (Refer  to  GROUP  15 
  On-vehicle  Service.)
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MANUAL  OVERHAUL
  Transaxle
Oil seal
  OIL  SEAL  INSTALLATION
Install the oil seal flange part so  hole
faces  the  bottom  of  the  transaxle.
Caution
Apply transmission oil to the oil  lip 
,
,
  ,
  I N S T A L L A T I O N
(1)  Place  two  pieces  of  solder  measuring  about 
in.) in length and 3 mm  in.) in  at illustrated
locations  on  the  transaxle  and  install  each  outer 
(2) Place two  of solder measuring about  mm 
in.) in length and 3 mm   2  in,)  in  diameter  on  the  beanng
outer  race  as  shown  in  .
(3)  install  the  transaxle  case 
  bolts  to  the
specified  torque.
(4)  Remove  the  transaxle  case  and  remove  the 
(5)  Measure  the  thickness  of  the   a  mi-
crometer  and  select  and  install  a-  spacer  of.  thick ness
  gives  standard  preload   end  play.
Standard  value:
Front  output  shaft 
  m m    in.) 
Front  differential  case 
  mm 
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MANUAL  TRANSAXLE  OVERHAUL,. 
  Case“ ,  , 
I  , ,
 SPACER 
(1)  Use  the  existing  spacer   assemble  the  transfer  case.
(2) Using the special 
 that the  rotating
drive  torque  is  within  the  standard  value.
Standard  value: 
(3) If  the  rotating  drive  torque  is  outside  of  the  stan dard  value,
adjust using adjusting spacers.
NOTE
For  adjustment,  use  two  spacers  of  which  thickness  is
as  close  as  possible  to  each  other.
  O-RING  INSTALLATION  .Caution
Apply  transmission  oil  to 
 . . . ..
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AUTOMATIC  TRANSAXLE  ENGINE
(TURBO) AND 
 ENGINE>   Troubleshooting
  scan 
Inspection  proce-
dure  page  if  there an  abnormality
is
Conditions Operation
Inspection
1Ignition
switch:  ON
Engine:
Stopped
gnition
 ST
  up
  Idling
  lever
osition:
Judgement  value
Overdrive  switch
system
Code  Nos. 
Park/  Neutral
position  switch
system
Code  No.  28 
Stop  light  switch 
system
Starting  impossible
Code  Nos.  16 
  system
 12,
  TPS  system
  throttle  switch
ingine  stalling
uring  shifting
  when
hanging  from 
 to
  and  long  lag  time
Overdrive  switch
(2)  OFF
  Data  list  No.  35
(2)  OD   OFF
Data  list  No.  37
(3)
(4)
Data  list  No.  28
  ON
 OFF
  should  be
possible Overdrive
switch
Selector
position
(4)
 2
Park/  Neutral
s w i t c h
Brake  pedal (1)  Depressed
  Released
 light
  pos-
 or 
I
ure  sensor
 test with
ever in 
 or 
range
Drive  for  15 
minutes  or  more  so
that  the  automatic
transmission  fluid
temperature becomes  70   Data  list  No.  15
Gradually  rises  to  70 
Accelerator  pedal
(1)  Fully  closed 
(2)  Depressed
(3)  Fully  open  (for
at  least  2  seconds) Data list  11
( 1 )
(2)  Gradually  rises  from
( 3 )
  Data  list  No.  25
  OFF
 OFF
Closed
throttle  posi-
tion  switch
Should  be  no  abnormal
shifting  shocks
Time  lag  should  be
within  2  seconds Malfunction
when  starting
operation 
(1)
 shift
(2)
  shift
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