1991 MITSUBISHI 3000GT service

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GENERAL - Towing and Hoisting
Frame contact support location:
1,070 mm (42.0 in.): 1,130 mm (44.0 in.) OOFOO3'
Front OOFO046HOISTING
POST TYPESpecial care should be taken when raising the vehicle on a
\frame contact type hoist. The hoist must be equipped with theL)proper adapters in order to support the vehicle at the proper
locations.
Caution
When service procedures require removing rear suspen-sion, fuel tank, spare tire and liftgate, place additional
weight on rear end of vehicle or anchor vehicle to hoist toprevent tipping of center of gravity changes.
FLOOR JACKThe usual type of floor jack is used at the following locations.
Front: Under the mid point of No. 1 crossmember
NOTEOn vehicles with active-aero system, the front jacking point
can be accessed by removing the center cover panel from
the under cover. Be sure to reinstall the center cover panel
after jack-up operation.
Rear:
Under the jack up bracket of crossmember
Under the rear differential
Caution1. When lifting the No. 1 crossmember, do not allow jack
lifting plate to contact under cover.
2. In order to prevent scarring the crossmember, place a
piece of cloth on the jack’s contact surface (to prevent‘corrosion caused by damage to the coating).
d3. A floor jack must never be used on any part of the
underbody.
4.Do not attempt to raise one entire side of the vehicle by
placing a jack midway between front and rear wheels.This practice may result in permanent damage to the
body.
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GENERAL - Towing and Hoisting
LIFTING, JACKING SUPPORT LOCATION00-19


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@ Floor lack locations$Approximate center of gravrty
@Frame contact hoist. twin post‘hoist or scissors lack (emergency) locatlons
EMERGENCY JACKINGJack receptacles are located at the body sills to accept the
scissors jack supplied with the vehicle for emergency road
service. Always block opposite wheels and jack on level
surface.
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GENERAL - Lubrication and Maintenance00-31LUBRICATION AND MAINTE-
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iiMaintenance 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
vehicle owner’s driving habits, the area in which the
vehicle is operated and the type of driving to which
the vehicle is subjected, it is necessary to prescribe
lubrication and maintenance service on a time
frequency 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 Amer-
ican 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 numbers in
the “MAINTENANCE SERVICE” section.
LSEVERE SERVICE
Vehicles operating under severe service conditions
will require more frequent service.
Component service information is included in
appropriate 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
traffic during hot weather above 32°C
(90°F)(3) Extensive idling
(4) Driving in sandy areas
(5) Driving in salty areas
(6) Driving in dusty conditions
ENGINE OIL
The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity of
engine oils, for example, SAE 30, which is a single
grade oil. Engine oils are also identified by a dual
number, for example, SAE 1 OW-30, which indicates
a multigrade oil.
The API classification system defines oil perform-
ance in terms of engine usage. Only engine oil
idesigned “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGXD”,when available, should be used. These oils contain
sufficient chemical additives to provide maximumengine protection. Both the SAE grade and the API
designation can be found on the container.
Caution
Test results submitted to EPA have shown thatlaboratory animals develop skin cancer after
prolonged contact with used engine oil. Accor-dingly, the potential exists for humans to de-
velop a number of skin disorders, including
cancer, from such exposure to used engine oil.
Care should be taken, therefore, when changing
engine oil, to minimize the amount and length ofexposure time to used engine oil on your skin.
Protective clothing and gloves, that cannot be
penetrated by oil, should be worn. The skin
should be thoroughly washed with soap and
water, or use waterless hand cleaner, to removeany used engine oil. Do not use gasoline,
thinners, or solvents.GEAR
LUEiRlCANTSThe SAE grade number also indicates the viscosity
of Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants.
The API classification system defines gear lubri-
cants in terms of usage. Typically gear lubricants
conforming to API GL-4 or GL-5 with a viscosity of
SAE
75W-85W are recommended for manual trans-
axle.
LUBRICANTS
- GREASES
Semi-solid lubricants, bear the
NLGI designation and
are further classified as grades 0, 1, 2, 3 etc.
Whenever “Chassis Lubricant” is specified,
Multi-Purpose Grease,
NLGI grade 2, should be used.
FUEL USAGE STATEMENT
Use premium unleaded gasoline having a minimum
octane rating of 91,
(R + M)/2. However, it is also
possible to use unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87.
Unleaded gasolines only must be used in vehicles
equipped with catalyst emission control systems.
All vehicles, so equipped, have labels located on the
instrument panel and on the back of fuel filler lid that
state, “UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY”. These vehi-
cles also have fuel filler tubes especially designed to
accept the smaller diameter unleaded gasoline
dispensing nozzles only.
MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL
Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents
should be avoided. Many of these materials in-
tended for gum and varnish removal may contain
highly active solvents or similar ingredients that can
be harmful to gasket and diaphragm materials used
in fuel system component parts.
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GENERAL - Recommended Lubricants and Lubricant Capacities Table 00-334027
8016
60
1050032
-1014
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-20-4-23-10
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6SAE 5W-20 Not recommended for sustainedhigh speed vehicle operation.
** SAE 5W-30 may be used for operation in verycold weather areas where the lowest atmos-pheric temperature is below -23°C (-10°F).SELECTION OF LUBRICANTS
ENGINE OILEngine oil should be used which conform to the requirements
of the API classification “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGKD”, and have the proper SAE grade number for the
expected temperature range.
Caution
Nondetergent or straight mineral oil must never be used.
Energy Conserving OilIn order to improve fuel economy and conserve energy new,
lower friction engine oils have been developed. These oils are
readily available and can be identified by such labels as “Energy
Conserving
II”,“Energy Saving”,
“Improved Fuel Economy”,
etc.
Oil Identification Symbol
A standard symbol appears on the top of oil containers and has
three district areas for identifying various aspects of the oil.
The top portion will indicate the quality of the oil. The center
portion will show the SAE viscosity grade, such as SAEIOW-30. “Energy Conserving
II” shown in the lower portion,
indicates that the oil has fuel-saving capabilities.
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REAR AXLE
LubricantAPI classification GL-5
or higher
I
1 Anticipated temperature range
1 Above -23°C k-1 0°F)
1 Viscosity range
-23°C to -34°C (-10°F to -30°F)
Below -34°C (-30°F)
SAE 90SAE 85W-90SAE 8OW-90
SAE 80W. SAE 8OW-90
SAE 75W
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GENERAL - Scheduled Maintenance Table00-35
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE
MOOOA- _SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR EMISSION CONTROL AND PROPER
L VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
Inspection and services should be performed any time a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain
receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your emission warranty.
No, Emission Control SystemServiceKilometersinThousands 24 48 72 80 96
MaintenanceIntervalsMileage in Thousands 15 30 45 50 60
1Check Fuel System (Tank. Line and Connections and Fuel Filler Cap) forLeaks Every 5 Yearsorx
2Check Fuel Hoses for Leaks or Damage Every 2 YearsorXX
3Replace Air Cleaner ElementatXX
4Replace Spark PlugsatXGENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE
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General Maintenance
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Exhaust System (ConnectionCheck and Service as RequiredPortion of Muffler, Pipings andEvery 2 YearsorXXConverter Heat Shields)
NOTELSD: Limited-slip differential
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00-36GENERAL - Scheduled Maintenance Table / Maintenance Service
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
The maintenance items should be performed according to the following table:
Mileage Intervals Kilometers in ThousandsSevere Usage
MaintenanceService to be(Miles in Thousands)Conditions
itemPerformed
(6 (15) (22.5) (30) (37.5) (45) (50) (52.5) (60)24 36 48 60 72 80 84 96 A B C D E F G
Air Cleaner ElementReplaceMore FrequentlyXX
Spark PlugsReplaceXXXXXX
Engine OilChange Every Or3 MonthsEvery 4,800 Km (3,000 Miles)x x x xX
Engine Oil FilterReplace Every or6 MonthsEvery 9,600 Km (6.000 Miles)x x x xX
Disc Brake PadsInspect for WearMore FrequentlyXX
Severe usage conditions
A-Driving in dusty conditionsE -B -Police, taxi, or commercial type operationF -Driving in sandy areas
C -Extensive idlingG -Driving in salty areas
D -Short trip operation at freezing temperaturesMore than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during
(engine not thoroughly warmed up)hot weather above 32°C (90°F)MAINTENANCE SERVICE
1. FUEL SYSTEM (TANK, LINES, CONNECTIONS
AND FUEL FILLER CAP) (Check for leaks)
/ 2.
FUEL HOSES (Check for leaks or damage)MWShGC
1. Check for damage or leakage in the fuel lines and
connections and looseness of the fuel filler cap.
2.Inspect the surface of fuel hoses for heat and mechanical
damage. Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, checking, tears,
cuts, abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deteriora-
tion of the rubber.
3.If the fabric casing of the rubber hose is exposed by cracks
and abrasions in the fuel system, the hoses should be
changed.
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3. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (Replace)
MOOSAKHThe air cleaner element will become dirty and loaded with dust
during use, and the filtering effect will be substantially reduced.
Replace it with a new one.

(1) Disconnect the air-flow sensor connector.
(2) Remove the air intake hose from the air-flow sensor.
(3) Unclamp the air cleaner cover.
(4) Remove the air cleaner cover and air-flow sensor.
CautionRemove the air cleaner cover with care not to give
shock to the air-flow sensor.
(5) Take out the air cleaner element.

(1) Remove the clutch booster vacuum pipe mounting bolt.
(2) Disconnect the air-flow sensor connector.
(3) Remove air intake hose A from the air-flow sensor.
(4) Unclamp the air cleaner cover.
(5) Remove the air cleaner cover and air-flow sensor.
CautionRemove the air cleaner cover with care not to give
shock to the air-flow sensor.
(6) Take out the air cleaner element.
4. SPARK PLUGS (Replace)
MOOSAOIThe spark plugs must fire properly to assure proper engine
performance and emission-control.
Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with new ones.
Spark plug
NGKPFRGJ-1 1
NIPPON DENS0
PK20PR-PI 1Spark plug gap: 1.0
- 1.1 mm LO39 - -043 in.)
NOTEFor the platinum plug, use care not to damage the platinum tip.
Specified torque: 25 Nm (15
ft.lbs.15. TIMING BELT (Replace)
MOOSBADReplace the belt with a new one periodically to assure proper
engine performance.
For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11
-Timing Belt.
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00-38GENERAL - Maintenance Service
6. DRIVE BELT (For Alternator)
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:Vehicles with air conditioner>OOFOO07
A: Crankshaft pulleyB: Tension pulleyC: Alternator pulleyD: Idler pulleyE: ,Air conditioner compressor pulley
OlLO183
OlLO18:(Inspect tension)
MOOS88(1(1) Measure the deflection with a force of
100 N (22 Ibs.)applied to belt mid-point between pulleys shown in the
illustration. If the standard value is not obtained, make
adjustment.
Standard value: 4.0
- 5.5 mm (.157 - 216 in.)
(2) On vehicles without air conditioner, set a tension gauge at a
position marked with
r3 in the illustration to measure the
belt tension.
7. ENGINE OIL
(Inspect oil level)
(I) Check to see that the engine oil level is within the range
indicated on the oil level gauge.
(2) Make sure that engine oil is not very dirty or is free from
coolant or gasoline and has an appropriate viscosity grade.J
(Change)
MOOSAAHAlways use lubricants which conform to the requirements of
the API classification “For Service SG” or “For Service
SGKD”when available, and have the proper SAE grade number for the
expected temperature range.
Never use nondetergent or straight mineral oil.
(1) After warming up the engine, remove the oil ‘filler cap.
(2) Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil.
(3) Tighten the drain plug to 40 Nm (29 ft.lbs.).
(4) Pour new engine oil through the oil filler.
Caution
1.Cover the alternator with waste cloth or the like before
pouring engine oil to make sure that even if oil is spilt,it may not drop on the alternator.
2. Use an oil mug or a funnel to pour oil.
Engine oil total capacity:4.0 liters (4.2 qts.)
[excluding oil filter 0.3 liter (l/2 qt.)
and oil cooler 0.21 liter (l/2 qt.)](5) Check to ensure that the engine oil level is within the level
range indicated on the oil dip stick.
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