Mitsubishi Eclipse. Manual — part 725

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS
Maintenance should be carried out according to the following table:

Severe usage conditions:

1. Driving on dusty, rough, muddy or salt-spread roads
2. Towing or police, taxi or commercial operation
3. Extensive idling and/or low speed operation
4. Repeated short-trip operation at freezing temperatures (engine not thoroughly warmed up)
5. Extended use of brakes while driving
6. Driving in sandy areas
7. More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic during hot weather above 90

°F (32°C)

NO. MAINTENANCE

ITEM

SERVICE
INTERVALS

KILOMETERS IN
THOUSANDS

24

48

72

96

120

144

168

192

MILEAGE IN
THOUSANDS

15

30

45

60

75

90

105

120

MONTHS

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

3

Air cleaner filter

Replace

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

5

Spark plugs
(standard type)

Replace

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

11

Engine oil

Change

Every 3 months or every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)

12

Engine oil filter

Replace

Every 3 months or every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)

13

Manual
transaxle/transmi
ssion oil

Change

X

X

X

X

14

Automatic
transaxle/transmi
ssion fluid

Change

X
(check)

X

X
(check)

X

X
(check)

X

X
(check)

X

17

Disc brake pads,
rotors

Inspect for wear

Every 6 months or every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

18

Rear drum brake
linings and rear
wheel cylinders
(except vehicles
with disc brakes)
for all wheels

Inspect for wear and leaks

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

22

Suspension
system

Inspect for looseness and
damage

Every 6 months or every 12,000 km (7,500 miles)

24

Tires

Rotate

Every 3 months or every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)

25

Air purifier filter

Inspect for clogging

Every 3 months or every 6,000 km (3,750 miles) inspect
and replace alternately

Replace

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE

1. FUEL SYSTEM (TANK, PIPE LINE AND
CONNECTION, AND FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE
CAP) (CHECK FOR LEAKS)

M1001001600226

Check for damage or leakage in the fuel lines and connections.

2. FUEL HOSES (CHECK CONDITION)

M1001001700212

1. Inspect the surface of fuel hoses for heat and mechanical

damage.Hard and brittle rubber, cracking, tears, cuts,
abrasions and excessive swelling indicate deterioration of
the rubber.

2. If the fabric casing of the rubber hose is exposed by cracks

and abrasions in the fuel system, the hoses should be
replaced.

3. AIR CLEANER ELEMENT (REPLACE)

M1001001800219

The air cleaner element will become dirty during use, reducing
its effectiveness. Replace it with a new one.
REPLACEMENT OF AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
1. Unclamp the air cleaner cover.
2. Remove the air cleaner element and install a new one.
3. When clamping the air cleaner cover in place, be sure that

the cover is completed closed.

4. EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
(EXCEPT EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CANISTER)
(CHECK FOR LEAKS AND CLOGGING)

M1001001900216

If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or damaged, fuel vapor will
escape into the atmosphere causing excessive emissions. Dis-
connect the line at both ends, and blow it clean with com-
pressed air. Remove the fuel tank filler tube cap from the filler
tube and check to see if there is evidence that the seal makes
improper contact to the filler tube.

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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5. SPARK PLUGS (REPLACE)

M1001002000272

CAUTION

Iridium plugs are used on 3.0L engine. Use care not to
damage the iridium tips of the iridium plugs. Do not
attempt to adjust the gap on these plugs.
1. Spark plugs must spark properly to assure proper engine

performance and reduce exhaust emission level.
Therefore, they should be replaced periodically with new
ones.
Spark plug type

2. The new plugs should be checked for the proper gap.

Spark plug gap:

<2.4L Engine>1.0

− 1.1 mm (0.039 − 0.043 inch)

<3.0L Engine>0.7

− 0.8 mm (0.039 − 0.043 inch)

3. Install the spark plugs and tighten to 25

± 4 N⋅m (18 ± 3

ft-lb).

6. IGNITION CABLES (REPLACE)

M1001002100064

CAUTION

When disconnecting an ignition cable, be sure to hold the
cable boot. If the cable is disconnected by pulling on the
cable alone, an open circuit might result.
The ignition cables should be replaced periodically with new
ones. After replacing, make sure that the ignition cables are
routed properly and fully seated.

MAKER

2.4L
ENGINE

3.0L ENGINE

WITHOUT
IMT

WITH IMT

NGK

BKR5E-11

FR5EI

FR6EI

DENSO

K16PR-U11

−

K20PSR-B8

CHAMPION

RC10YC4

−

−

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AKX00383

IRIDIUM TIP

AJ

<3.0L ENGINE>

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INCORRECT

CORRECT

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MAINTENANCE SERVICE

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7. DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR (CHECK)
<3.0L ENGINE>

M1001002200050

Check the distributor cap and rotor to maintain driveability and
reduce exhaust emissions.

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DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTOR INSPECTION
Inspect in accordance with the following procedure. Repair or
replace as necessary.

• Check the cap for cracks.

• Check the cap and rotor electrodes for damage.

• Wipe clean the cap and rotor.

• Clean the corrosion off the terminals inside the distributor

cap.

8. TIMING BELT (REPLACE)

M1001002300262

Replace the belt with a new one according to the maintenance
schedule on

P.00-41

to assure proper engine performance.

<2.4L ENGINE>

For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11A,
Engine Mechanical <2.4L>

− Timing Belt − Removal and Instal-

lation

P.11A-38

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<3.0L ENGINE>

For removal and installation procedures, refer to GROUP 11C,
Engine Mechanical <3.0L>

− Timing Belt − Removal and Instal-

lation

P.11C-41

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9. DRIVE BELT (FOR THE GENERATOR, WATER
PUMP, POWER STEERING PUMP (CHECK
CONDITION)

M1001002500374

GENERATOR DRIVE BELT TENSION CHECK

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<When using scan tool MB991958>

Required Special Tools:

• MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)

• MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)

• MB991827: MUT-III USB Cable

• MB991911: Main Harness B (Vehicles without CAN

communication system)

• MB991668: Belt Tension Meter Set

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