Mitsubishi Montero (1998+). Manual — part 241

8 - Engine Type

M * 3.5L V6

9 - VIN Check Digit

* 1 Through 9 Or X

10 - Vehicle Model Year

V * 1997

W * 1998

11 - Assembly Plant

J * Nagoya, Japan

12-17 - Serial Number

* Sequential Production Number

MAINTENANCE SERVICE INFORMATION

SEVERE & NORMAL SERVICE DEFINITIONS

Service is recommended at mileage intervals based on vehicle

operation. Service schedules are based on the following primary

operating conditions.

Normal Service

* Driven More Than 10 Miles Daily

* No Operating Conditions From Severe Service Schedule

Severe Service (Unique Driving Conditions)

NOTE: Use the Severe Service schedule if the vehicle to be serviced

is operated under ANY (one or more) of these conditions:

* Driving In Dusty Conditions

* Towing A Trailer, Police, Taxi, Or Commercial Type Operation

* Extensive Idling, Driving In Stop And Go Traffic

* Short-Trip Operation At Freezing Temperatures

(Engine Not Thoroughly Warmed Up)

* Driving In Sandy Areas

* Driving In Salty Areas

* More Than 50% Operation In Heavy City Traffic Or At Sustained

High Speeds During Hot Weather Above 90

F (32

C)

* Driving On Off-Road

CAMSHAFT TIMING BELT

Replace the camshaft timing belt every 60,000 miles. It is

recommended that the timing belt be inspected every 30,000 miles after

replacement.

CAUTION: Failure to replace a faulty camshaft timing belt may result

in serious engine damage.

The condition of camshaft drive belts should always be

checked on vehicles which have more than 50,000 miles. Although some

manufacturers do not recommend belt replacement at a specified

mileage, others require it at 60,000-100,000 miles. A camshaft drive

belt failure may cause extensive damage to internal engine components

on most engines, although some designs do not allow piston-to-valve

contact. These designs are often called "Free Wheeling".

Many manufacturers changed their maintenance and warranty

schedules in the mid-1980’s to reflect timing belt inspection and/or

replacement at 50,000-60,000 miles. Most service interval schedules in

this manual reflect these changes.

Belts or components should be inspected and replaced if any

of the following conditions exist:

* Cracks Or Tears In Belt Surface

* Missing, Damaged, Cracked Or Rounded Teeth

* Oil Contamination

* Damaged Or Faulty Tensioners

* Incorrect Tension Adjustment

SERVICE POINT LOCATIONS

Fig. 1: Service Point Locations

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

INFORMATION LABEL LOCATIONS

Fig. 2: Information Label Locations

Courtesy of Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America.

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS TABLE

Material

Condition

Specification

Engine Oil

Ambient Temperature Less Than

SAE 5W-30

(1)

0

F (-18

C) To 100

F (38

C)

Ambient Temperature Above 0

F

SAE 10W-30

(-18

C) To Over 100

F (38

C)

Power

All

Automatic Transmission

Steering

Fluid DEXRON II

Fluid

Engine

All

50/50 Mixture Of

Coolant

Distilled Water &

Ethylene Glycol

Transfer Case

All

API Classification GL-4

SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90

Front Axle

All

API Classification GL-5

Or Higher (2)

Clutch Fluid

All

DOT 3 Or DOT 4

Hook Lock

All

Multipurpose Grease

Catch, Door

NLGI Grade 2

Lock Strikers

Seat Adjust-

ers, Backdoor

Lock, Parking

Brake Cable

Mechanism

Front Wheel

All

Multipurpose Grease

Bearings

NLGI Grade 2 Or

Equivalent

Door Hinges,

All

Engine Oil

Back Door

Hinges

A/C

All

HFC-134a

Refrigerant

Manual

All

API Classification GL-4

Transmission

SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90

Automatic

All

"ATF DEXRON II" Or

Transmission

Equivalent

Brake Fluid

All

DOT 3 Or DOT 4

Rear Axle

All

API Classification GL-5

Or Higher (2)

(1) - SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if

the Ambient Temperature is above 0

F (-18

C).

(2) - SAE90, 85W-90, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures above

-10

F (-23

C). SAE 80W, 80W-90 may be used in temperatures

from -30

F (-34

C) to -10

F (-23

C). SAE 75W may be used

in temperatures below -30

F (-34

C).