Mitsubishi 1.2L 3-Cylinder Engine Oil Change Guide
Do you need to change the engine oil of your Mitsubishi 1.2L Engine? This article provides instructions on changing the oil and oil filter on a Mitsubishi 1.2L engine found on vehicles such as the Mirage G4. Following the procedures below will teach you how to change your vehicle’s oil and oil filter.
Suppose you prefer to change the engine oil by using an oil extractor. See our guide on how to change engine oil using an oil extractor.
What you will need
You will need a list of tools and parts to replace the engine oil on your Mitsubishi Mirage.
- Engine Oil
- Grade: 5W-30 Full Synthetic
- Capacity: 3.2 quarts / 3.5L
- 1 quart (US) = 0.9463 liter
- Engine Oil Filter – See the oil filter list below.
- Oil Filter Wrench or Oil Filter Pliers
- Oil drain pan
- Oil Funnel
- Work Gloves
- Ramps or Floor Jack
- Jack stands (x2)
- Ratchet
- Metric Sockets
- Wheel Chocks
- Torque Wrench (17mm)
Procedure
- Jack up the vehicle. Drive the car on ramps or use a floor jack to raise it at the front jacking points. Place the transmission in the Park. Turn the ignition off and remove the key from the ignition.
- Secure the vehicle with jack stands. Always secure the vehicle with jack stands. Jack stands must support the vehicle frame. Do not place a jack stand under engine or suspension components. The back of the car does not need to be raised.
- Place wheel chocks behind the rear tires to prevent the vehicle from rolling. If there are no available wheel chocks, use a block to stop the car from moving.
- Allow for the engine to cool down for at least fifteen minutes. If the motor is already excellent, continue to the next step.
- Locate the oil drain plug and place an oil pan under the drain bolt.Ensure the oil pan can capture all of the engine
Setting the oil pan below the oil drain plug. - Loosen the oil drain plug, then remove it by hand. Using a wrench, loosen the 17mm oil drain bolt and turn it counterclockwise. If removing the oil drain bolt is extremely difficult, ensure you are not turning the bolt in the wrong direction.
This is how you loosen your oil drain bolt on a Mitsubishi Mirage. - Drain engine oil. Carefully remove the oil drain plug and allow the engine oil to drain for several minutes. Hot engine oil can cause burns if it comes in contact with your skin.
Replace the drain plug with the copper washer. It is recommended that the copper washer be replaced at every oil change. Pull out the old washer and install the new washer in the drain plug.
- Install the drain plug. Screw it by hand initially to avoid cross-threading or to damage the threads. Use a torque wrench to tighten the drain plug to the specifications. See torque specs below. Do not use a breaker bar to pull the drain plug. Tighten the 17mm oil drain plug using a wrench.
- Locate the engine oil filter and replace it.Use an oil wrench or filter pliers to remove the oil filter. Keep an oil drain plan near the oil filter, as oil may drip from it when you remove it. Place a thin layer of oil on the oil filter gasket. This will make it easy to remove the oil filter after the oil change and avoid oil leaks. Thread the new oil filter by hand and get it to hand tight.
- Remove the oil cap at the top of the engine by turning it counterclockwise.Use a funnel to add engine oil. Slowly pour the engine oil in to avoid overflow.
- Check the Oil Level. We suggest adding the recommended capacity minus one quart (liter) to start and slowly adding the rest after you check the engine oil level.Then, add the last quart slowly and frequently check the oil level to get the correct one. Do not start the vehicle until you add the required engine oil.
When done putting the engine oil, put the oil cap back by turning it clockwise. Use the dipstick to check the oil level.
- Start the engine and let it run for a few minutes. Check for oil leaks.
- Remove the floor jacks and get the vehicle off the ramps and on level ground. Wait at least ten minutes and recheck the oil level. This will allow the engine oil to return to the oil pan so that you can take an accurate measurement. If the level is low, add one quart at a time, wait a few minutes, and recheck the engine oil level.
- Reset the oil service reminder on the instrument cluster. See our guide on how to perform this step.
Ensure the oil pan can capture all of the engine 
Setting the oil pan below the oil drain plug.
This is how you loosen your oil drain bolt on a Mitsubishi Mirage.
Tighten the 17mm oil drain plug using a wrench.
Use an oil wrench or filter pliers to remove the oil filter. Keep an oil drain plan near the oil filter, as oil may drip from it when you remove it. Place a thin layer of oil on the oil filter gasket. This will make it easy to remove the oil filter after the oil change and avoid oil leaks. Thread the new oil filter by hand and get it to hand tight.
Use a funnel to add engine oil. Slowly pour the engine oil in to avoid overflow. 
Then, add the last quart slowly and frequently check the oil level to get the correct one. Do not start the vehicle until you add the required engine oil. 
Torque Specifications
- Oil filter: Hand-tight or 27 ft-lbs
- Oil drain plug: 26-32 ft-lbs
One newton meter equals 0.7376 ft-lbs, rounded to 4 decimal places. To convert newton meters to foot-pounds, multiply your figure by 0.7376.
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Applicable Oil Filters
- Baldwin B1402
- CARQUEST 85356
- CHRYSLER MD135737
- CHRYSLER MD360935
- Ford F23Z-6731-B
- Ford F32Z-6731-A
- Ford XF5Z-6731-AA
- Fram HP17
- Fram PH7317
- Fram TG7317
- Fram XG7317
- General Motors GM 12582255
- Honda 15400-PLC-003
- Honda 15400-PLC-004
- Honda 15400-PLM-A01
- Honda 15400-PLM-A02
- Hyundai 26300-35056
- KIA 26300-3E010
- LUBER-FINER PH2867
- Magneti Marelli 1AMFL00025
- Mazda G6Y0-14-302
- Mazda G6Y0-14-302A
- Mazda JEY0-14-302
- Mazda JEY0-14-302A
- Mitsubishi 26300-35054
- Mitsubishi AW343979
- Mitsubishi MD135737
- Mitsubishi MD136790
- Mitsubishi MD321589
- Mitsubishi MD325714
- Mitsubishi MD332687
- Mitsubishi MD352627
- Mitsubishi MD360935
- Mitsubishi MZ690072
- MOBIL-1 M1-110A
- MOBIL-1 M1MC-134
- Nissan 15208-31U00
- Nissan 15208-31U01
- Nissan 15208-65F0C
- Nissan 15208-9E000
- Nissan 15208-PLM-A02
- Purolator PBL14610
- Purolator PSL14610
- Subaru 15208-AA160
- Wix 51356
- Wix 57356
- Wix 57356XP
We hope you find the Mitsubishi 1.2L 3-Cylinder Engine Oil Change Guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your Mitsubishi Mirage.
