Petrol-powered vehicles without turboPetrol-powered vehicles without turbo - Selection of engine oil - Engine oil - Maintenance - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric

► Select engine oil of the proper SAE viscosity number according to the atmospheric temperature.

SAE 0W-20, 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 SM or higher specifications.

► Use engine oil conforming to the following classification: • API classification: “For service SM” or higher
• ILSAC certificated oil
• ACEA classification:
“For service A1/B1, A3/B3, A3/B4 or A5/B5”

► Use of additives is not recommended since they may reduce the effectiveness 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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