Mitsubishi FTO Service Information
Information compiled from a number of Internet sources. Service Interval information take from www.mitsubishi-fto.net
All service parts available from Camskill. Oils and fluids available from Opie Oils. FTO-Ireland club discounts available from both vendors, see here for more information.
Engine Oils - GS (1.8) 10w40 semi synthetic. GR\GX\GP\GPX (2.0) 10w40 semi synthetic or 5w40 synthetic.
Transmission Oils - Manual gearbox 75w90 or 75w85 (conforming to API GL4 or higher). Automatic gearbox - ATF conforming to Mitsubishi Diaqueen / Diamond II /III e.g. Amsoil ATF.
Coolant - 50/50 mix of ethylene glycol coolant (blue) and distilled water.
Brake fluid - DOT 4 (standard) or 5.1
Suspension service - droplinks and anti roll bar bushes front and rear every 50 - 100k kms.
Mitsubishi FTO Service Intervals
12 months or 10000 kms Service A
24 months or 20000 kms Service B
36 months or 30000 kms Service A
48 months or 40000 kms Service C
60 months or 50000 kms Service A
72 months or 60000 kms Service B
84 months or 70000 kms Service A
96 months or 80000 kms Service C
108 months or 90000 kms Service A
120 months or 100000 kms Service B
Lubrication & Fluids (Check / Replace / Clean)
Engine oil & filter
Battery terminals
Drive line oil levels
Tyre Pressure
Radiator coolant
Power Steering, brake, clutch, washer fluid
Door water drain holes
Engine Bay (Check)
Brake/clutch master cylinder
Steering
External drive belts
Battery
Engine coolant level
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Transmission oil
Radiator hoses
Washer bottle
Under Body (Check)
Steering linkage inc. seals & boots
Suspension ball joints and dust covers
Suspension system
Tyre wear alignment
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Exhaust pip system and linkage
Brake (Check/Replace)
Disks and pads
Road Test & Chassis
Operation of equipment
Engine Performance
Gearshift and drive line performance
Service and handbrake performance
Suspension
Lubrication (Check / Replace / Clean)
Engine oil & filter
Battery terminals
Drive line oil levels
Tyre Pressure
Radiator coolant
Power Steering, brake, clutch, washer fluid
Door water drain holes
Transmission oil levels
Engine Bay (Check)
Brake/clutch master cylinder
Steering
External drive belts
Battery
Engine coolant level
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Transmission oil
Radiator hoses
Washer bottle
Under Body (Check)
Steering linkage inc. seals & boots
Suspension ball joints and dust covers
Suspension system
Tyre wear alignment
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Exhaust pip system and linkage
Brake (Check/Replace)
Disk pads and brake drum linings.
Road Test & Chassis
Operation of equipment
Engine Performance
Gearshift and drive line performance
Service and handbrake performance
Suspension
Air Conditioning (Check)
Performance
Ensure evaporator drain hose is not blocked
Clear dirt/debris from condenser
Lubrication (Check / Replace / Clean)
Engine oil & filter
Battery terminals
Drive line oil levels
Tyre Pressure
Radiator coolant
Power Steering, brake, clutch, washer fluid
Door water drain holes
Transmission oil levels
Engine Bay (Check)
Brake/clutch master cylinder
Steering
External drive belts
Battery
Engine coolant level
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Transmission oil
Radiator hoses
Washer bottle
Under Body (Check)
Steering linkage inc. seals & boots
Suspension ball joints and dust covers
Suspension system
Tyre wear inc. alignment
Brake, fuel, power steering and other pipe work
Exhaust pip system and linkage
Engine Tuning
Adjust Valve clearance
Renew Spark plugs
Check Vacuum advance & External drive belts
Brake (Check/Replace)
Disk pads and brake drum linings.
Road Test & Chassis
Operation of equipment
Engine Performance
Gearshift and drive line performance
Service and handbrake performance
Suspension
Air Conditioning (Check)
Performance
Ensure evaporator drain hose is not blocked
Clear dirt/debris from condenser
Every 40000 km - Change transmission oil/fluid & auto transmission filter
Every 100000 km - Change cambelt, cambelt idler, tensioner and water pump
Every 50000 km - Flush and replace engine coolant.
Every 24 months - Replace brake fluid.