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Selection of engine oilPetrol-powered vehicles●
Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmos
pheric temperature.
SAE 0W-30, 5W-30, and 5W-40 engine oils can only be used if they meet ACEA A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5 and API SG (or higher) specifications.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification: “For
service SG” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil• ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of
additives already included in
the engine oil. It may result
in failure of the mechanical
assembly.
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Diesel-powered vehiclesVehicles without diesel
particulate filter (DPF)
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Select engine oil of the
proper SAE viscosity number
according to the atmospheric temperature.
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Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification: “For service A1/B1, A3/ B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5” • API classification:“For service CD” or higher
NOTE●
Use of additives is not r
ecommended since they may
reduce the effectiveness of a
dditives already included in
the engine oil. It may result in failure of the mechanical assembly.
Vehicles with diesel
particulate filter (DPF)
●
Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmo
spheric temperature.
●
Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • ACEA classification:“For service C1, C2 or C3” • JASO classification: “For service DL-1”If those classifications are
not available,
contact a MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS author
ized Service Point.
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 mechanical
assembly.
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