1998 MITSUBISHI MONTERO engine

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Engine Oil  Ambient Temperature Less Than SAE 5W-30 

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105,000 MILE (168,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
105,000 MILE (168,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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INSPECT 
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1) - Change once a year or every 7,500 miles (12,000 KM). 

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 (3) - Or inspect every year. 
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112,500 MILE (187,500 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
112,500 MILE (187,500 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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120,000 MILE (200,000 KM) NORMAL SERVICE
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SERVICE 
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INSPECT 
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1) - Change once a year or every 7,500 miles (12,000 KM). 

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2) - If mileage is less than 7,500 miles (12,000 KM) each year, 

replace the oil filter at every oil change. 

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3) - Or inspect every 2 years. 

(
4) - Or inspect every year. 

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5) - Or change every 2 years. 

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6) - Or lubricate grease every 2 years. 

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7) - Or inspect every 5 years. 

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8) - Or replace every 5 years. 

(
9) - For California & Massachusettes, this maintenance is 

recommended but not required. 
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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

Coolant   Distilled Water & 

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Transmission   SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90 
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Transfer Case All API Classification GL-4

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the Ambient Temperature is above 0 F (-18 C). 

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2) - SAE90, 85W-90, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures above 

-10 F (-23 C). SAE 80W, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures 

from -30 F (-34 C) to -10 F (-23 C). SAE 75W may be used 

in temperatures below -30 F (-34 C). 
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Power  All Automatic Transmission 

Steering   Fluid DEXRON II 

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Engine  All  50/50 Mixture Of 

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Transfer Case All API Classification GL-4

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Catch, Door   NLGI Grade 2 

Lock Strikers  

Seat Adjust-   

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Lock, Parking  

Brake Cable   

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the Ambient Temperature is above 0 F (-18 C). 

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-10 F (-23 C). SAE 80W, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures 

from -30 F (-34 C) to -10 F (-23 C). SAE 75W may be used 

in temperatures below -30 F (-34 C). 
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Fuel Tank  Capacity  24 gal (92L) 

SEATS - POWER
1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Power Seats
Eclipse, Galant, Montero, 3000GT
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
Power seat system consists of reversible motors, a control
switch assembly and a wiring harness. Circuit is protected by a
fusible link, located in main relay box in engine compartment.
Power assist adjustments offered are: forward and backward
movement, height adjustment and separately adjusted front or rear seat
tilt. Controls are located on side of seat cushion or on center
console.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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Data Link Connector (DLC) ............ Under Left Of Dash,
Below Steering Column
ETACS-ECU
3000GT ......................... Left Of Steering Column
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COMPONENT TESTS
LIMIT SWITCH/SENSOR
Galant (Driver's Seat)
Disconnect each limit switch harness connector. Operate each
switch to check continuity between specified pins using ohmmeter. See
LIMIT SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE (GALANT) . See Fig. 1. Replace power seat
adjuster assembly if any switch fails testing.
LIMIT SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE (GALANT)









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Position Between Pins No.
Slide Limit Switch
Forward .......................................... 1 & 2
Backward ......................................... 1 & 3
Middle (ON) ................................... 1, 2 & 3
Front & Rear Height Limit Switch
Front Up ......................................... 1 & 3
Front Down ....................................... 1 & 2
Front Middle (ON) ............................. 1, 2 & 3
Rear Up .......................................... 1 & 3
Rear Down ........................................ 1 & 2
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1998 Mitsubishi Montero
1998 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT
Mitsubishi - Steering Column Switches
Diamante, Eclipse, Galant, Mirage, Montero, Montero Sport,
3000GT
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service
operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column
without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may
deploy.
DESCRIPTION
Headlight and turn signal switch and wiper/washer switch are
part of combination switch. For information on cruise control switch
(right side of column), see appropriate CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEMS
article.
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Headlight Relay .................... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Foglight Relay
Except Montero & Montero Sport ... In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Taillight Relay
Except Montero Sport ............. In Engine Compartment
Fuse/Relay Block
Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Unit
Diamante ............................ At Left Kick Panel
Eclipse .......................... Behind Center Of Dash
Except Diamante & Eclipse ..... Behind Left Side Of Dash
Wiper Relay
Front
Except Diamante & 3000GT .......... On Steering Column
Rear
Eclipse ........................ Behind Center Of Dash
Montero & Montero Sport .............. On Relay Block,
Behind Left Side Of Dash
3000GT ................ Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel









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DIAMANTE
Turn Signal, Lighting & Dimmer/Passing Switch Tests
Disconnect steering column combination switch connector. See
Fig. 1 . Check continuity between specified terminals. See
STEERING COLUMN COMBINATION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE (DIAMANTE) .