2004 MITSUBISHI L200 oil dipstick

INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Oil pressure warning lamp - redED25A-Ai
This lamp illuminates when the ignition key is
turned “ON”, and goes off after the engine has
started. If it illuminates while the engine is run-
ning, the oil pressure is too low.
If the warning lamp illuminates while the engine is
running, turn the engine off. And contact your near-
est authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for inspection.
CAUTION(1) If this lamp illuminates when the engine
oil level is not low, contact your nearest
authorized MITSUBISHI dealer for in-
spection.
(2) This warning lamp does not indicate
the amount of oil in the crankcase. This
must be determined by checking the oil
level on the dipstick, while the engine
is switched off.
(3) If you continue driving with low engine
oil level or with this warning lamp illu-
minated, engine seizure may occur.
NOTE
The oil pressure warning lamp should not be
treated as an indication of the engine’s oil level.
The oil level must be checked using the dipstick.
Fuel filter indication lamp - amber
(diesel-powered vehicles only)
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This lamp illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the “ON” position and goes off after the
engine has started. If it lamps up while the engine
is running, it indicates that water has accumul-
ated inside the fuel filter; if this happens, remove
the water from the fuel filter.
When the lamp goes out, you can resume driving.
If it either does not go out or comes on from time to
time, have the vehicle inspected at an authorized
MITSUBISHI dealer.
Brake warning lamp - redED23A-Ie
With the ignition switch “ON”, the brake warning
lamp illuminates under the following conditions:
(1)
When the parking brake lever has been engaged.(2) When the brake fluid level in the reservoir
falls to a low level.
(3) If a malfunction develops in the brake servo
system. (Diesel-powered vehicles only)
(4)
If the brake warning lamp and charge warning
lamp come on at the same time while the en-
gine is running, it is possible that the alternator
belt is broken. (Diesel-powered vehicles only)
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MAINTENANCE
This check must be carried out with the
vehicle on a flat level surface with the en-
gine at normal operating temperature, but
NOT running. If the engine has been run-
ning, wait for a few minutes to allow the
engine oil to return to the oil pan to ensure
an accurate measurement.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean cloth, re-insert the dipstick as far as
it will go. Remove the dipstick and check
the oil level. This should always be within
the range as indicated.
If the oil level is below the specified limit,
remove the filler cap located on the rocker
cover and add oil. Then recheck the level.
When satisfied that the level is correct,
refit the oil filler cap making sure that it is
securely fitted.Selection of engine oil
(petrol-powered vehicle)
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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the
atmospheric temperature.
For 0W-30, 5W-30 and 5W-40 viscos-
ity grade, use only ACEA A3 classifi-
cation.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1, A2 or A3”
• API classification:
“For service SG” or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness
of additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cal assembly. Use only the recommended oils with an
ACEA or API classification as specified in
this manual.
NOTE
(1) Engine oil consumption is greatly
influenced by payload, engine speed,
etc. It may reach 1.0 lit./1,000 km
depending on style of driving.
(2) The engine oil will deteriorate rapidly
if the vehicle is subjected to severe
conditions (for example, repeated op-
eration on rough roads, in mountain-
ous regions, on roads with many up-
hill and downhill gradients, or over
short distances). Consequently, the
oil will require earlier replacement.
(3) For handling of used engine oils, refer
to page 1-16.
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2400 model
M03B031
Petrol-powered vehicles
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Selection of engine oil
(diesel-powered vehicle)
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(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE
viscosity number according to the
atmospheric temperature.
2) Use engine oil conforming to the fol-
lowing classification:
• ACEA classification:
“For service B1, B2, B3 or B4”
• API classification:
“For service CD” or higher
NOTE
Use of additives is not recommended
since they may reduce the effectiveness
of additives already included in the engine
oil. It may result in failure of the mechani-
cal assembly.
Automatic transmission
fluid*
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The proper amount of automatic transmis-
sion fluid is essential to the life and opera-
tion of the automatic transmission. Either
insufficient fluid or excessive fluid could
cause transmission faults. The transmis-
sionfluid filler port cap is equipped with a
dipstick. Use the following procedure to
check the fluid level.
1. Check the fluid level after the vehicle
has been driven enough to warm up
the transmission fluid.
2. Park the vehicle on a flat, level sur-
face and apply the parking brake.
3. With the engine idling and the brake
pedal fully depressed, move the
transmission selector lever through all
the positions from the “P” (PARK) to
“L” (LOW), stopping momentarily at
each position.4. Move the selector lever to the “N”
(NEUTRAL) or “P” (PARK) position.
5. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a
clean lint-free cloth.
6. Reinsert the dipstick as far as it goes.
7. Remove the dipstick and read the oil
level.
The fluid level should always be be-
tween the two marks on the dipstick.
8. Use only the following transmission
fluid to ensure optimum transmission
performance:
“ATF DEXRON II”
WARNINGDo not spill the fluid onto a hot ex-
haust manifold during topping up or
inspection, or a fire may occur.
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-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 °C
SAE 5W – 30SAE 10W – 30
SAE 30
SAE 20W – 40
SAE 15W – 40
Diesel-powered vehicles
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