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Fwiw, I do mine at 7,500 miles per the normal service recommendations in the manual for my Nissan, but you'll get a lot of slippery opinions as to that question. :shades:
Slippery opinions indeed. However, I would never accept an oil change interval of every 12K miles.
ABC Lube won't make a living if our car never go to change oil. (Well, excluse those who change oil by our self.)
DEF oil company won't make any money, again, if we don't hcange the oils often. (Hmm, 7500mi verse 3000mi, they just double the profit.)
GHI car company won't make any money, again, if our car doesn't break down. (Then again, judging from a person don't send the car to factory maintain point of view.)
They all tweak the facts to their sides and purposely confuse us. More confuse we are, we tend to easily to give out money away easily. The same company that will inflate the milages, deny the consistent defects.... and vise versa on oil and oil change company.
Well, knowing that I can't trust all of them. (do you?)
To give myself a piece in mind. I live by the formula
(3000 + 7500)/2 = 5250 miles.
That's how I set on change oil every 5000 miles.
:P
Insolubles come in under 0.3 typically for the above mentioned ones after long OCIs which are impossible with pure cellulose paper material of factory stuff. Also, keep in mind that factory filter does not come with ADBV (anti drain back valve) leave alone a quality one (fram has cardboard not silicon adbv and hence it stops working soon).
ADBV prevents oil from draining back to sump when engine is cut off. Since most wear occurs at startup, thats priceless. Also, EaO is pure nano fibre while wix has hybrid glass/cellulose. More importantly, construction of these filters are high quality with more area of filter media. Factory junk ends up pricier over long run and less efficient. You just pay the stealership more and take more startup wear..thats all.
growwise, thank you for the alternate filter suggestions.
I have used Wix/Napa Gold in the past and liked them. I have cracked open many filters over the years (isn't EVERYONE curious to see whats inside and how its built? ha).
I agree, not a fan of Fram after seeing the filter media spot glued to a thin piece of cardboard.
My personal thing is that I tend to use the manufacturer filter while under warranty. One is not supposed to have to do so, but I want to avoid any question/aggravation should anything go wrong. I would hope that Mitsu (or Denso)would not skimp on their filter specs. I feel comfortable using it also because I had two Toyota SUVs the exclusively used Toyota (Denso) filters and both went high mileage.
BTW, it looks like the MZ690072 I just picked up has an ADBV, but I cant speak to the other Mitsu filter numbers.
My my wife's 2006 Chevy on the other hand will be out soon (22K miles in 1 yr on a 36K warranty)They say just keep receipts to show your purchased oil/filters and I bet they can check the history of how long between resets (assuming one is honest resetting it)
Anyone been there? ideas? Thanks.
6B31 New Outlander MIVEC 3.0 SOHC V6
If you can read between the lines, lessons learnt from previous gen 6G7 engine used in dodge/mitsu. Valveguides seeping/oil consumption addressed, shot cyl heads/cooling, head gasket failure etc.
6G7x Previous iteration Mitsu/Chrysler 3.0 SOHC V6
But give credit where it is due.. less weight due to less cast iron, longer stroke for better torque and detuned compression for 87 octane etc.
For some reasons the MD360935 is not sold in the USA.
If anyone does not recieve the recall notice, there's a number for Mitsubishi Customer Relations given: 888-648-7820
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/results.cfm
hope this helps
A shortcut would be to put in the NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number of 08V094000.
I guess this is a big deal if your Outlander is at risk for catching fire, but in the overall scheme of things, ~5400 affected vehicles is pretty small. GM & Toyota recalled over 600,000 cars this week (Reuters).
Anyone know that the tow hitch TSB is about? I already had the driveability TSBs applied
Make : MITSUBISHI Model : OUTLANDER Year : 2007
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Service Bulletin Number : 0651002 Date of Bulletin : NOV 22, 2006
NHTSA Item Number : 10020985
Component : OTHER
Summary :
ACCESORY TOW HITCH INSTALLATION. *KB
It'd be my luck to pay for one, and have the TSB read "please correct the spelling of Mitsubishi on page 6 of the Owner's Manual".
addressed (got my notice in the mail a few minutes ago). I installed the factory hitch myself (and fog lights) from a discounted Mitsu dealer on the internet as my LS didn't come with either (and I wasn't up for paying retail plus install costs). While at it I'm going to see if they can explain why the oil service reset does not reset properly (I've changed the oil twice myself and the service interval number keeps jumping up, not down when I activate it. (It now says something like 16.5K till the next service) If it's a special thing that only they can do then I'll just live with it (I do my own synthetic oil changes and have no desire to pay more and drive the distance for them to do it.)
I can't find the TSB for tow hitch. Would someone post it if you have a soft copy? Thx.
Make : MITSUBISHI Model : OUTLANDER Year : 2007
Manufacturer : MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : FEB 21, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V094000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5400
Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 5,400 MY 2007-2008 OUTLANDER PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT AN ELECTRIC POWER SEAT, THE FLOOR HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR THE POWER SEAT IS PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE CARPETING (VEHICLES WITH POWER SEATS ALREADY HAVE THE HARNESS ELEVATED). IF A VEHICLE OCCUPANT ENTERS THE VEHICLE WITH A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF SNOW ON THEIR FEET CONTAINING ROAD SALT, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE MELTED SNOW MIXTURE TO SOAK THE CARPET AND ALLOW THE SALT-WATER SOLUTION TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE UNUSED POWER SEAT HARNESS CONNECTOR.
Consequence:
THE CONNECTOR TERMINAL MAY CORRODE AND ALLOW CURRENT TO FLOW, RESULTING IN THE GRADUAL HEATING AND MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE FLOOR HARNESS FROM BENEATH BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SEATS TO ABOVE THE CARPET AND AWAY FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FLOORBOARD TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH ANY FUTURE MELT SOLUTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Fluids that we need to buy from a Mitsubishi garage (with the exception of the engine oil) are:
1- Rear axle fluid (limited differential)
2- Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF)
3- Transfer Case Fluid
4- Steering (wheel) fluid
5- Coolant fluid
You can have from any garage the following:
1- Engine oil e.g. 5W-30 (the grade of the oil is in your owner manual)
2- Brake fluid (e.g. 4 DOT)
Other items can be also bought form a Mitsubishi garage:
1- Oil filter
2- Air filter (engine)
3- Air filter (interior)
4- Spark plugs (platinum) - can be bought from any garages. Specifications are needed.
5- Ignition cables (this job better to be done by a Mitsubishi technician)
6- Timing belt (this job better to be done by a Mitsubishi technician)
7- Drive belts (this job better to be done by a Mitsubishi technician)
8- Disc brake pads kits
A lot of money can be saved and the warranty of the vehicle is not undermined as far as you keep the invoices of the items you bought.
Oil Engine: 10W-40 or 10W-30 or 5W-30 or 5W-40. Change every 6000 miles (new filter + new gasket). Buy from any garage.
ATF: Diamond ATF SP-III or SK ATF SP-III (from Mitsubishi dealership)
Rear Axle Oil: SAE 80W/90 (API-GL5) e.g. Shell Spirax.
Transfer Case: SAE 80W/90 (API-GL5) e.g. Shell Spirax.
Power Steering: PSF-III or PSF-IV (very low temperatures). Buy from Mitsubishi dealership.
Brake: DOT 4 (Buy from any garage)
Coolant: Ethylene glycol base for aluminum radiator. Buy from Mitsubishi dealership.
parking brake cable mechanism,
hood,
door latches
seat adjuster,
tailgate latch
door hinges, and
tailgate hinge.
http://www.kirkwoodmitsubishi.com/docs/documents/REGULARMAINTENANCEMITSUBISHImen- u.pdf
Includes;
Nitro fill in tires,
BG MOA oil fortifier,
Power Steering flush,
Air Induction Service,
Clean & Adjust rear brakes.
What a rip-off.
I declined the $391 service and went to a certified ASE shop.
Does anybody know the value of the standard torque applied to oil plug (sealer) of a 2008 Outlander V6?
Does anybody know the value of the standard torque applied to the oil filter canister of a 2008 Outlander V6?
Thanks,
I would suggest that all 2007 Outlander owners examine the vehicle's engine compartment to check for a frontal oil leak or have the mechanic inspect it during your next oil change. It could effect a recall on some of the other Outlanders.