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

(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:

    How to use the rear-view camera
    When you place the gearshift lever or the selector lever in the “R” position with the ignition switch in the “ON” position, the view behind the vehicle will automatically appear on the scr ...

    Electronically controlled 4WDsystem
    The electronically controlled 4WD system is a 4- wheel drive system that allows one of three drive modes to be selected with a dial, in accordance with the driving conditions. The following drive ...

    Maximum towable weight with brake and maximum trailer-nose weight
    Never exceed the maximum towable weight with brake and the maximum trailer-nose weight as listed in the specifications. (Refer to “Vehicle weight”.) If you tow a trailer at an altitude of more ...