Car wash In many areas, for reasons of environmental protection, car washing in open areas is prohibited. Meanwhile, many gas stations provide the opportunity to wash your car...
Care of painted surfaces Conservation: Cleanly washed and dry, the surface should be preserved as often as possible with a preservative to protect the paint from external influences with a waxy...
Preservation of the bottom and cavities The entire surface of the bottom, including the cavities under the rear wings, is covered with a layer of PVC protection. Particularly exposed areas under the front...
Seat upholstery care Fabric upholstery: Vacuum and not very soft brush. In case of heavy soiling, chemically clean in dry foam. Remove grease and oil stains with clean gasoline or stain...
Help when starting the engine When starting the engine from the cable "cigarette lighter" the following points must be observed: The cross section of the auxiliary wire must be at least 16 mm for...
Towing a car Towing Rules Switch on the ignition or turn the ignition key to the "ACC", so that the steering wheel cannot be locked and the direction indicators, horn and windshield...
Car tilting During repair and maintenance work, the vehicle often needs to be tilted or raised. In workshops, as a rule, the car is raised with a lifting ramp, but hydraulic jacks...
Repair tool The composition of the tools is entirely determined by the work that should be carried out with MITSUBISHI models. In addition to the basic set, it is always recommended...
Colt/Lancer Service Plan Maintenance Gasoline engines: release from 1.84 to 8.90 Diesel engines: release from 1.84 to 8.88 Service is carried out after 12 months or after a run of every 10,000...
Maintenance work It describes all maintenance work on individual vehicle systems according to the maintenance plan. The necessary replacement parts and consumables, as well as special...
Engine and exhaust system According to the maintenance plan, the following work should be carried out: Engine: Checking the oil level. Engine: Change oil and oil filter. Engine: Visual inspection...
Engine oil change The following tool is required to change the engine oil: Yama Pit or hydraulic lift with stands. Special tool for unscrewing the filter (Oil filter pliers, band wrench...
External inspection of oil leaks With a dirty engine and high oil consumption, check and locate oil leaks. To do this, check the following places: Open the oil filler cap and check the gasket for...
Checking the oil level Check the oil level approximately every 1000 km and add oil if necessary. Oil consumption should be no more than 1 liter per 1000 kilometers. Higher flow is a sign of...
Checking the coolant level Check the coolant level at regular intervals - about 4 weeks - and always before a long trip. For topping up - even in the warm season - use a mixture of antifreeze and...
Coolant replacement The coolant should be drained every 4 years and filled with new fluid. Work methodology see point 3.3 .
Checking the tightness of the cooling system By squeezing and bending the hoses of the cooling system, check the absence of porosity in the hoses. Replace hardened hoses. Hoses must be securely fastened to...
Checking the frost resistance of the coolant The following tool is required: A special hydrometer available from the sale of related products or made available at the gas station. In advance, before the onset of...
Replacing spark plugs / checking electrical connections The following special tool is required: Candle wrench, sold as related products. In addition, it is recommended to buy special pliers, for example, HAZET 1849, which...
Cleaning / replacing the air filter No special tool required. The following replacement parts must be purchased: Air filter. When buying, check the compliance of the air filter with engine power. Removing...
Exterior muffler inspection No special tool required. No replacement parts required. Raise the car. Check the reliability of the fastening of the brackets and clamps. Inspect the muffler with the...
Checking the lambda probe Disconnect lambda probe connector. Connect an ohmmeter as shown in the figure and ring the ground wire. The pictures show a 1.5L engine. Connector -B- is used on...
Gearbox / Wheel drive Gearbox: External inspection of tightness. Gearbox: Checking the oil level, adding oil if necessary. Gearbox: Oil change. Drive shafts: Checking the tightness and...
External inspection of the tightness of the gearbox Oil leaks are possible in the following places: The junction of the engine block and gearbox (flywheel oil seal / gearbox shaft oil seal). The junction of the two halves...
Gearbox: checking the oil level Consumables: Gearbox oil specification API GL-4 or 5 SAE 75W-85W 4WD optional SAE 80W. Examination Raise the vehicle horizontally. If equipped, remove engine and...
Gearbox: oil change Consumables: Gearbox oil specification API GL-4 or 5 SAE 75W-85W. With all-wheel drive, in addition, SAE 80W. Replacement Raise the vehicle horizontally. Inspect the...
Automatic transmission: checking the oil level Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron II. Examination Warm up the car after driving for about 20 km, the temperature of the oil in the gearbox is between 70°and 80°C. Park...
Automatic transmission: oil change Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron II. Replacement Replace with a cold gearbox. Raise the car horizontally. If equipped, remove crankcase and gearbox protection Inspect...
Differential gearbox: checking the oil level The oil level in the differential gearbox must be checked on vehicles with four-wheel drive. Consumables: Conventional differential lock (VCU type): API GL-5 hypoid oil...
Checking the rubber cuffs of the drive shafts Raise the car. Examine the rubber of the cuffs while carrying for the absence of porosity and damage. Replace torn hinge protectors immediately. Immediately replace the...
Differential gearbox: oil change The oil in the differential gearbox must be changed on vehicles with all-wheel drive. Consumables Conventional differential lock (rnnVCU) API GL-5 hypoid oil SAE 80....
Checking the Clutch Fluid Level The clutch fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment next to the brake booster. The compensation tank is transparent, so that the liquid level can always be...
Brakes / wheels / tires Brake system: Check for leaks and integrity of tubes, hoses, brake cylinders and connections. Brake system: Check brake fluid level. Disc brakes: Check the thickness of...
Checking the brake fluid level The compensation tank of the brake system is located in the engine compartment. It is two-section, each section serves a separate brake circuit. The compensation tank is...
Checking the thickness of the brake pads Disc brakes Mark the position of the rim on the wheel hub with paint. This ensures that the balanced wheel is reinstalled in its original place. Raise the car, remove...
Checking the pipeline of the brake system lift the car, see par. 29 . Clean the brake pipes with a cold cleaner. Attention: The brake pipes are coated with a plastic anti-corrosion layer. If this layer is...
Checking the handbrake The hand brake acts on the rear wheels. Tighten the handbrake with a force of 200 N (about 20 kg), the brake lever should move up 5-7 clicks. Otherwise, adjust the...
Brake Fluid Replacement Requires special tools and consumables: Ring wrench for air release valve. Brake fluid specification SAE J 1703 DOT 3 or DOT 4. Through the pores in the brake hoses, the...
Tire pressure check Check pressure only when tires are cold. Tire pressure should be checked once a month and as part of a service. tire pressure chart see point 19.1 . In addition, check...
Tire Profile Check Tires of balanced wheels, when conscientiously maintaining the prescribed pressure in them and with the correct setting of the wheel angles, wear approximately evenly...
Checking the tire nipple Unscrew the nipple cap. Apply some soapy water to the nipple. If an air bubble forms, tighten the nipple with the back of the cap. Attention: Only the metal cap can be...
Steering / front wheel drive Steering tips: Checking backlash and fastening, checking anthers. Ball joints: Checking the anthers. Steering: Check the steering play, check the integrity and tightness...
Steering wheel play check Set the steering wheel to the middle position. Turn the steering wheel in different directions, while watching the front wheels. It is allowed to have a play of about 30...
Checking the Fluid Level in the Power Steering System Consumables: ATF Dexron or Dexron II. Park the vehicle on a level surface, start the engine and let it idle. Repeatedly turn the steering wheel in different directions...
Electrical equipment Lighting system: Check the operation of the headlights, tail lights, and direction indicators, adjust the headlights if necessary. Check the functioning of all...
Battery check Consumables and special tools required: Acid-protective grease, such as BOSCH-Polfett. Steel wire brush (brush for cleaning poles and terminals). Hydrometer. Distilled...
External inspection of seat belts Attention: Noises that occur when the seat belts unwind are structurally determined. If the noise increases, you can only replace the belt. Never use lubricants to...