Hi Guys,

I generally get the local mechanic to change the oil + filter but this time I'd like to have a crack at.
Can I assume the oil filter will be located once I remove the plastic cover under the front of the vehicle?

Any help would be great.

Ray

i dunno if it is the same as the KE/KF veradas, but its pretty much next to the sump....mitsi are usually the easiest when it comes to changing the engine oil.

Yep,

OP is on the right track - remove the plastic splash-guard and the oil-filter will be more visible. It hangs down vertically (rounded end of the oil filter can points straight to the ground), and is located right near the sump. Position is identical in all cars TE/KE thru TW/KW.

i dunno if it is the same as the KE/KF veradas, but its pretty much next to the sump....mitsi are usually the easiest when it comes to changing the engine oil.

Thanks very much mate. Is the sump plug reasonable easy to access as well?

Yep,

OP is on the right track - remove the plastic splash-guard and the oil-filter will be more visible. It hangs down vertically (rounded end of the oil filter can points straight to the ground), and is located right near the sump. Position is identical in all cars TE/KE thru TW/KW.

Thanks Phil. I am going to carry out the service myself. I assume the sump plug to be in the area on the bottom?

Yep, Sump plug is at edge of sump oil-pan. Its sized 24mm - I bought a reasonably cheap socket of this size (as oil change is about the only time I'll ever use a size 24 socket) and I shouldn't need a full-on quality socket for that one job.

There is an alloy sump bolted to the bottom of the engine block, and a pressed-steel oil-pan bolted to the bottom of that.

There is a rubber o-ring on the sump plug, and it would be a good idea to change that at each oil change - my dealer charged something like $1- for the o-ring - which is dear for and o-ring but is cheap in the big scheme of things. I bought a handful to have for future use, as I'll happily pay $5- for a mug of coffee!

Mal (Madmagna) recently encouraged me to spend a little more on oil filters than I had been, too. I had a cheap-branded one which was OK but Mal could see that the relief valve in it was a plastic type - it is possible for these to jam open. I accept Mal's advice that a steel ball-bearing type of pressure relief valve is more foolproof...... thing is, it is not always possible to see what type of valve is fitted.

Oil capacity is about 4.7 litres, that includes the capacity of filter changed too, if I recall correctly.

I've a TL Awd and you don't have to take any guards off to get the filter off. Helps if you can get the car up off the ground a bit. Even running it up onto some planks (all four wheels to keep it level) will help. Hardest bit if its close to the ground, is getting the leverage on the sump plug. You might also need a strap wrench or filter wrench to loosen the filter. Stick your oil catch container under the filter as once you get about 1 turn on it you will get a bit of oil.
Make sure the big "O"ring on top of the old filter comes away with the filter and doesn't stick to the flange on the filter mount on the engine.
Good idea to fill the new filter with clean oil before you intall it as it reduces the engine run time with no oil pressure when you first start it after the change.
remember you don't need to use a filter wrench to install the new filter. That might sound like a basic statement but I've seen it done and seen the filter can crushed as a result.

regards
bollie7

its screwed onto the engine :hmm::hmm:



i don't remove the splash shield either, also make sure you undo the sump plug on the drivers side only !!!!! the other is your auto

Oil Filter is located inbetween the block and the aircon pump, do not need to remove the splash guard to get to it

The plug is on the sump pan facing the rear, 24mm SINGLE HEX socket is your best bet

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