Daily car care Mitsubishi Colt 2 and 3

Lubricants and fluids for engines
Petrol engine (models 1.8, 2.0 l) Diesel engine 1 - Brake fluid. Its level is between "MAX" and "MIN" Use SAE J1703 (or DOT 3) brake fluid 2 - Clutch Fluid Level between...

If the engine won't start — a simple check
If the motor shaft does not rotate or rotates slowly 1. If your car has an automatic transmission, make sure that the control lever is in the "N" or "P" position. 2....

If the engine becomes too hot — carburetor engine
If the remote thermometer shows that the engine is overheated and you have detected a decrease in power, or a clear knocking sound (detonation) is heard, then the engine...

If the engine is too hot — diesel engine
If the remote coolant thermometer shows that the engine is overheated, if you notice a loss of power, or if you clearly hear a knocking sound (detonation), then this...

Battery — Checking the condition and precautions
Precautions when handling the battery The battery produces flammable and explosive gas. Avoid sparking when battery terminals come into contact with tools. Avoid open...

Car care — general information
Car care: In order for the car not to lose its appearance, it needs careful care. When performing maintenance and car care, use only those substances and materials that...

Washing the interior of your car
After you have washed the interior of your car with the cleaning agent, dry it and air out the interior of your car in a shaded, well-ventilated area. Note: Always read...

Washing the car outside
Harmful substances Industrial emissions, road tar, bird droppings, tree resin, insect residue, sea water and other things can damage your car's polish and paint....

Treatment of car body with protective compounds
Treat your car body with a protective compound once or twice a year, or when the car surface no longer repels moisture. Apply a small amount of the protective agent to...

Windscreen wiper blades and arms
Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to clean the glass and remove grease and dead material from the wiper blades. Screws securing the blade with scraper to the brush...

Cooling system maintenance
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a long-life coolant that is not replaceable. The coolant consists of water and a glycol-based antifreeze with...

Winter operation of the car
Coolant The factory fill of long life coolant provides freeze protection down to approximately -25°C. To ensure adequate freeze protection is provided, the coolant...

Brake system maintenance
The following instructions are important for the correct functioning of the braking system. New brake pads need to "break in" and therefore do not yet have optimum...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
ABS significantly contributes to increasing the active driving safety of the vehicle. The decisive advantage of ABS compared to a conventional braking system is that...

Wheels, Tires and Rims — Maintenance
Tires and wheels are important design elements. Therefore, the tires and wheels approved by us are precisely matched to the vehicle type and thus contribute...

Spare wheel
The spare wheel is located either in the front under the floor of the car on a downward-opening "cup" or in the rear in the trunk. In a vehicle with an open platform,...

Wheel replacement
Tighten the handbrake fully. If the road surface is inclined, additionally block the opposite wheel with a wedge or stone. Using a wheel wrench and wire clip, remove the...

Useful tips for diesel car owners
If you are thinking about switching to diesel but do not know how to take care of it yourself, then we will immediately say that maintaining a diesel engine in good...

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