Mitsubishi Lancer recommended engine oil

[stuner316]

Hi guys.. i'm new in dis thread..

Need some advise on wat is the recommended SAE engine oil for Mitsubishi Lancer 2005. SAE 5W40?..

[jB]

OEM or KIC, I've got stock for 4L KIC 10w40 here going for only $80. Drop me a pm for self collection in west.

Edited February 4, 2010 by jB
because I'm jB :]

[ProFatSir]

depends on user.

some prefer lighter grade oil.

 

im using mobil 1 gold since day 1 i drive.so far so good

[stuner316]

Bro jb : im not sure abt dat. some ppl recommend me SAE 5W40 and i dun know wat SAE is all about.

Bro tonychan : i agreed.. some prefer lighter.. but me i want it to be smooth..

Anyway, thanks a lot for the reply guys..

[ProFatSir]

smooth depends on the grading of the EO.

 

but most important how smooth can a lancer be?

im driving a lancer glxi cs3.a good price for a good car.

dun expect much from it.(maybe im been sitting too much s-class already)

[GuiNNeSS]

cs3 i find it not bad and smooth le...

 

ok back to topic..

 

SAE u can google when u free.. impt stuff is that u can run on whether 0w20, 0w30, 0w35, 0w40, 0w45, 0w50...

 

Optimize is between 0w30, 0w40... for some can go up to 50... personal preference. the number before w in local is not really that impt..

 

Basic lesson for beginners

[ProFatSir]

cs3 i find it not bad and smooth le...

 

ok back to topic..

 

SAE u can google when u free.. impt stuff is that u can run on whether 0w20, 0w30, 0w35, 0w40, 0w45, 0w50...

 

Optimize is between 0w30, 0w40... for some can go up to 50... personal preference. the number before w in local is not really that impt..

 

Basic lesson for beginners

 

really depends on the car owner.

for my case.car is a opc.travelled for 18000km since aug 2007.

super under drive.

i service my car once a year.

[stuner316]

thanks a lot guys.. thanks for the reply..

mind a 2nd hand car 4yrs++.. car done 42000 only when i took over..

dats why i need advise...

[stuner316]

:faint:

[GuiNNeSS]

flush the engine, chg new plugs ba.. at least easier to monitor, plug use back stock one better

[ProFatSir]

do engine flush.spark plug no need to change.change it @ 80k servicing.

[stuner316]

alrite guys.. done..

i tot spark plug need to change when every servicing?..

btw how long can the battery last?.. 1yr or 1 1/2?.. what is the recommended battery dry or refill?.. and any other things need to change?.. what abt belting?..

[ProFatSir]

alrite guys.. done..

i tot spark plug need to change when every servicing?..

btw how long can the battery last?.. 1yr or 1 1/2?.. what is the recommended battery dry or refill?.. and any other things need to change?.. what abt belting?..

 

if you are that rich you can change it every servicing.why not?

 

old car running on carburetor need to clean and re-gap spark plug

 

now new car all fuel injection,all air/fuel ratio is being"computer"

 

we only change spark plug when reach 100K km.

 

battery depends on the brand.so far my car is 2.5yrs haven change battery.

tested with multimeter/refill battery water every 3 mth.(mine is a opc)

 

i using the wet cell battery.i personal feel that wet cell battery are more tahan.just check and top up battery water every 3 month.(do not drip the battery water onto car body it will spoilt your paint work)

and wet cell battery are cheaper than dry cell.

 

belting normally ppl change @ 100k.

some car use timing chain eg suzuki ignis sports 1.5

 

tire pressure also play a part.

rotate balance your tires every 8k to have a better life span.

those parking in multi storey more wear will be on the driver front as going up and down.

 

timing belt

depends on driver

slow and steady=100k than change

fast and furious=better change it @ 80k

[stuner316]

thanks tonychan for the tips..

[ProFatSir]

thanks tonychan for the tips..

 

you are welcome.