Starting the engine after major repairs (Mitsubishi Carisma)

1. With the engine installed in the engine bay of the vehicle, check the engine oil and coolant levels. Check that all previously removed wires and hoses are installed in their places.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition unit and remove the fuel pump relay. Crank the engine with the starter until the oil pressure warning lamp goes out, then connect the electrical connector to the ignition unit and install the fuel pump relay.

3. Start the engine. Starting the engine may take longer than usual due to the power system being disconnected.

4. With the engine idling, check for fuel, coolant, and oil leaks. At this stage of engine operation, there may be odor and smoke from hot engine parts as oil that got on the engine during assembly burns off.

5. Let the engine idle until the coolant is warm – feel the upper radiator hose. Then turn off the engine.

6. After the engine has cooled down, check the oil and coolant levels.

7. When installing new pistons, piston rings or crankshaft bearings in the engine, it is necessary to run the engine in for the first 800 km. Do not operate the engine with the throttle valve fully open or under heavy load at low engine speed. At the end of the break-in period, it is recommended to change the oil and oil filter.

(The article was taken from the website: www.mitsubishiman.ru)