[n9jcv]

Anyone change the oil themselves yet. I am planning to do very soon. From what I was able to find out, the oil drain plug utilizes a crush washer/ring. So each time you change the oil you need to get a new one or it will leak. UGGGGG Really, couldn't they design a rubber or fiber washer? I plan on purchasing one tonight at the dealer, about $4. I will measure and plan to buy like 50 from aliexpress, probably get all 50 for less than $4.

Which cover under the engine needs to be removed to get access to the oil filter?

I plan on taking some pics and posting for others.
Thanks

 

[oldsalt]

 

[n9jcv]

Take your spam elsewhere. This is not what I asked in the post

 

[mtgtnt]

Do you not have a warranty? If I were you I would check it. My warranty requires that a certified Mitsubishi shop to do the oil change and services while under warranty. If I do not, I will void the warranty. After the warranty period I can do as I please.

 

[n9jcv]

The warranty only requires it be done. It can be done by anyone.

 

[n9jcv]

Also you are not required to use only Mitsubishi branded parts.

See this law;
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnuson–Moss_Warranty_Act

 

[n9jcv]

These are U.S.A. laws so perhaps if you are in Slovakia it is different.

 

[mtgtnt]

Noted.
BTW, oldsalt was giving you a one time change option. With the video he is showing that you would never need a new washer, ever.

 

[n9jcv]

apology

I am sorry old salt it appear more like spam to me. Personally I would not trust that to not leak and if you hit something, it could come gushing out.

I am posting a separate post today with how to change your oil, as I have now completed the job.

 

[oldsalt]

I am sorry old salt it appear more like spam to me. Personally I would not trust that to not leak and if you hit something, it could come gushing out.

I am posting a separate post today with how to change your oil, as I have now completed the job.

OK, I forgive you.

I had one on five outlanders I had owned and never had an issue with it leaking.

Before I installed my first one I did my research and like you was concerned, however, all the reports I read were positive.

If it was rubbish I would not have suggested it, they are safe and very easy to use, in fact I believe some manufacturers are using them as original equipment.

 

[n9jcv]

sorry

Yes, again, sorry, I just saw the video linked and figured spam I will be more patient with the keyboard next time

 

[mtgtnt]

If I were still changing the oil myself I would be using one also. But, I am getting too old and to big to deal with it. And the best thing is that I have a mechanic just down the road from me that does oil changes for 20 euro + oil and parts. Can't beat that.

 

[mxhdroom]

Resurrecting this old thread - what type of filters and oil are all of you using? I know what's available in Europe may not be available in Canada or the USA or whichever, but I'm just curious. Our MX-5 goes to a shop which uses Castrol Edge and I may take the EC there as well. I always supply my own filters (either Bosch or NAPA Gold) as I think many of the shop-supplied filters are not the same quality.

Advice and info appreciated!

Gary