Selection of engine oil (petrol-powered vehicle)Selection of engine oil (petrol-powered vehicle) - Engine oil - Maintenance - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

Mitsubishi Carisma / Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Engine oil / Selection of engine oil (petrol-powered vehicle)

(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric

(1) Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature. For 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-40 and 5W-40 viscosity grade, use only ACEA A3 classification.
(2) Use engine oil conforming to the following 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 mechanical assembly.

    See also:

    2013 Mitsubishi ASX Review
    The Mitsubishi Outlander Sport was introduced for the 2011 model year, and despite a harsh review here on Cars.com, it's sold well. Though it shares the Outlander name, the Sport is smaller than t ...

    Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS)
    The AFS makes it easier for the driver to see ahead at night. While the lamp switch is in the or “AUTO” position (with the headlamps on), turning the steering wheel causes a bending lamp to a ...

    Safety
    A 2013 base Lancer with front-wheel drive scores an overall four out of five stars in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash tests. The Lancer receives the Insurance Institute for Hi ...