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#207 of 246 Oil filter sub-standard by batman47 Jul 20, 2008 (5:51 pm)
I changed the engine oil in my Outlander XLS at 1,000 miles. The Japanese OEM oil filter is fatter than the equivalent oil filter for the American market. Initially I thought to change the original filter for the equivalent American filter when I realized that the Japanese filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles for a car without severe driving. We American have been told to change the oil and filter every 3,000 miles. The American filter that looks sub-standard has been made for these frequent oil changes.   I wouldn’t have any problem in changing the filter every time that I change the oil, however the oil filter is in an awful location and it is not easy to remove. The worst thing is the spilling of oil from the filter onto the starter motor which is very close to the filter location. Frequent and careless changes of the oil filter will eventually shorten the life of the starter motor. Oil spilled from the filter cannot be avoided in many situations. My advice in this situation could be to keep the OEM Japanese filter as long as possible (15,000 miles or 20,000 miles) and after then use the American sub-standard filter every 7,500 miles with each change of oil with special care about spilling oil on the starter motor. I use synthetic motor oil 5W-20 and 7,500 or 8,500 miles is just fine for a routine change of oil for my Outlander.
#208 of 246 Cabin Filter by gene_v Jul 25, 2008 (6:17 pm)
Has anyone replaced thecabin filter? I understand its under the glove compartment.   Difficult?
#209 of 246 Re: '03 mitsubishi outlander electric window off track [wwomack] by mrmykl Aug 11, 2008 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: wwomack (May 30, 2008 4:54 pm) I'm having this same problem...my driver side window is not rolling up, motor is making noise as if it's working. Pulled the door trim and window appears to be in proper position...anyone else have this problem or having had this problem had it fixed??? thanks! m schaerer
#210 of 246 by wwomack Aug 13, 2008 (12:01 am)
yes It is the regulator and I replaced it. Cost $85 and one hour labor. 3 little screws hold the door panel then you can gently pull the panel to unsnap. Disconnect electrical. remove whether shield. and found that the cable had frayed. unbolted regulator and removed it.   Wish you well God Bless Scott
#211 of 246 Re: Oil drain plug! [growwise] by solowalker Oct 21, 2008 (11:54 am)
Replying to: growwise (Apr 01, 2007 6:12 pm) You must have found it by now...It's right where you were describing....Make sure that you put a NEW drain plug crush washer on the drain plug before tightening and re-filling with oil. They are only good for one time. ...They cost $2 each at Mitsu parts...
#212 of 246 Rear passenger windows by mitsubad Nov 04, 2008 (1:33 pm)
If any Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 and newer owners are having problems with the rear passenger windows coming out of the track and or opening out of the window opening to the exterior of the vehicle please report this to the ministry of transportation at 1 800 333 2510 and ask to talk to a default investigator. This problem as of this note has not been properly resolved by Mitsubishi Canada and the repair that they have sent out to the dealers, in my mind is a bandage and dose not resolve the issue. I do not want to wait until somebody gets hurt! My window has opened out of my suv two times now and has resulted in paint and gasket damage. My kids sit in the back and they could get hurt. Please report this so a permanent repair is made.
#213 of 246 Protection package on 08 XLS by wheel_dawg Nov 15, 2008 (7:21 pm)
Has anyone installed the parts of the protection package themselves? I would like to just get the rear bumper cover and the mud guards, but I wasn't sure if the mud guard installation was clean (just using existing screws in the wheel well, etc.)   Thanks. Replies to this message: olliexls2007 (Nov 28, 2008 4:25 pm) wheel_dawg (Nov 28, 2008 7:06 pm) olliexls2007 (Mar 12, 2009 4:53 pm)
#214 of 246 by ruski_is_me Nov 16, 2008 (2:48 pm)
also how does the bumper scuff plate get attached?
#215 of 246 Cleaning cloth seats by ruski_is_me Nov 16, 2008 (3:22 pm)
I had a stain that I tried to clean and now the area doesn't have that nice velvety texture.
#216 of 246 Re: Protection package on 08 XLS [wheel_dawg] by olliexls2007 Nov 28, 2008 (4:25 pm)
Replying to: wheel_dawg (Nov 15, 2008 7:21 pm) WHEEL DOG..I put the mud flaps on myself and it was easy. I didn't bother with the "sticky-stuff" that was mentioned in the directions. Just screwed them on and they are OK. Got approx 15K of hot FL summers and NC mtn driving in all kinds of terrain. They haven't come off yet. Replies to this message: wheel_dawg (Nov 28, 2008 7:06 pm) olliexls2007 (Mar 12, 2009 4:53 pm)

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