Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2002 Mitsubishi Montero XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/o Rear AC | 4.00 OZS. | 0.11 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | w/Rear A/C | 5.00 OZS. | 0.14 L | PAG 46 | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front & Rear | 1.70 LBS. | 0.77 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | Front | 1.10 LBS. | 0.49 KG | R-134a | S | ||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 10.20 QTS. | 9.65 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DIAMOND SP III | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | API - GL-5 or higher, Above -10Deg.F (-23oC) SAE 90W, 85W-90, 80W-90. From -30Deg.F (-34oC) to -10Deg.F (-23oC) SAE 80W, 80W-90. Below -30Deg.F (-34oC) SAE 75W | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle | 1.70 QTS. | 1.6 L | API - GL-5 or higher, Above -10Deg.F (-23oC) SAE 90W, 85W-90, 80W-90. From -30Deg.F (-34oC) to -10Deg.F (-23oC) SAE 80W, 80W-90. Below -30Deg.F (-34oC) SAE 75W | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 9.50 QTS. | 8.99 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.82 QTS. | 4.56 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Oil Cooler | 4.82 QTS. | 4.56 L | API - SAE 5W-30 | ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 23.80 GALS. | 90.09 L | S | ||||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DIAMOND | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 75W, 85W | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | Front | 6.30 QTS. | 5.96 L | Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | Rear | 1.50 QTS. | 1.41 L | Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. | S | ||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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