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2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code [U] Engine Code [U] 4B11
148 bhp. @ 6000 rpm / Torque: 145 ft. lbs. @ 4200 rpm
16 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
2.0L - Inline 4-cyl (1998 cc) Code: 4B11 (Gasoline)
Compression Ratio: 10.1:1

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (2012 Mitsubishi Lancer with engine code [U]) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SM
    All TEMPS  »  0W-20
  2. Manual Transmission

    Manual Transmission, F5MBB (5-SPD)  »  GL-3

    All TEMPS  »  75W-80 [1]
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation
  3. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, F1CJA  »  VTF08

    Synthetic CVT Fluid (CVTQT)
  4. Power Steering Fluid

    Power Steering Fluid  »  PS016

    Power Steering Fluid (PSFCN)
  5. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
  6. Clutch Fluid

    Clutch Fluid  »  HB

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [2]
  7. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] DiaQueen New Multi Gear Oil
    [2] Hydraulic Brake Fluid, DOT 3

  8. Fluid Capacities (drive train fluids)

    Engine, with filter  »  4.5 quarts [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  7.4 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, F1CJA Initial Fill  »  Not Specified
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    speed F1CJA  »  7.5 quarts
    Manual Transmission, F5MBB (5-SPD)  »  5.3 pints
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.
  9. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs
  10. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  26-32 ft/lbs
    Manual Transmission 5-Speed
    Fill Plug 23-25 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 23-25 ft/lbs

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOBDominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    ASTGasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    APIP.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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ASM0W-20 Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil (ASM)

The Top Tier of AMSOIL Synthetic Motor Oil. AMSOIL Signature Series Synthetic Motor Oil delivers extraordinary lubrication in all types of automotive gasoline engines. Engineered for enthusiasts seeking maximum protection and performance. Precision-f...
XLZ0W-20 Extended Life Synthetic Motor Oil (XLZ)

• AMSOIL Extended-Life Synthetic Motor Oil has 37% more cleaning power 1 to help keep your engine running smoother, longer. • Protection Against LSPI • Save Time and Money with up to 20,000 Miles (32,000 km) Of Gu...
OEZ0W-20 OE Series Synthetic Motor Oil (OEZ)

OE Synthetic Motor Oil is for mechanics and drivers seeking peace of mind protection and exceptional value in synthetic motor oil. It delivers 100 percent synthetic engine protection for advanced automotive technology, including turbochargers and dir...
CVTSynthetic CVT Fluid

CVT's require a unique transmission fluid with specialized frictional characteristics designed to ensure the belt or chain remains in contact with the pulleys without slipping. AMSOIL Synthetic CVT Fluid provides outstanding metal-to-metal frictional...
BFLVDOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
PSFMulti-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid (PSF)

AMSOIL Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Power Steering Fluid provides excellent wear protection. Its synthetic formulation delivers better lubricity and reduced friction, resulting in cooler operating temperatures, longer component life and quieter operation....
ANTPCPassenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANTAntifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
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oil filterAMSOIL Ea Oil Filters

AMSOIL Ea Oil Filters feature synthetic nanofiber technology for maximum efficiency. Guaranteed for up to 15,000 miles or up to 25,000 miles, depending on application, when used with AMSOIL synthetic motor oil.
wix oil filterWIX Automotive, Light Truck & Racing Oil Filters

WIX Oil filters are made with full metal base plate for superior strength at the double seal & also feature a silicone anti-drainback valve. Glass enhanced media in WIX oil filters offers greater efficiency, capturing more 10 to 12 micron sized particles than other cellulose or synthetic blend medias.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Action:
Rotate
Item:
Wheels & tires
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.15
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A circular frame of hard material that may be solid or partly solid, is capable of turning on an axle, and holds the rubber cushion that contains compressed air.
Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Action:
Change
Item:
Engine oil
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.18
Parts Units:
4.5
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A substance that lubricates and cools the moving parts of the engine and reduces corrosion and the formation of rust.
Distance:
7,500 miles (12,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Oil filter
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A cartridge-filled canister placed in an engine's lubricating system to strain dirt and abrasive materials out of the oil.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Brake system
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.3
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A vehicle's stopping mechanism comprised of a pedal connected to a hydraulic master cylinder that can actuate clamping and/or expanding devices at all four wheels that slow or stop a vehicle's rolling motion. Components in a basic brake system are the master cylinder, calipers and/or wheel cylinders, linings or pads or shoes, rotors and/or drums.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Inspect boots & seals
Item:
Drive axles
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: In a front-wheel drive vehicle or a rear-wheel drive vehicle with independent rear suspension, the short axles that connect the driven wheels with the driving force. Drive axles typically have CV (constant velocity)-joints on their ends.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Air filter
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
15,000 miles (24,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Cabin air filter
Interval in Month(s):
12
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A filtering system that meters out pollen, road dust and other particles before they can reach the passenger cabin.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Adjust
Item:
Valve clearance
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
2.4
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The maximum amount of space between a rocker arm or cam and the part it contacts to actuate a valve.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check level
Item:
Transfer case oil
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.15
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricant used in the transfer case.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Coolant, hoses & clamps
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The flexible tubes that carry engine coolant and the clamps that hold them in place.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
EVAP vapor lines
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Any flexible tubing used to carry vacuum, fluids, vapors or pressurized gas.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Check level
Item:
Manual transmission fluid
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used for lubricating and cooling a manual transmission.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Ball joints & steering linkage
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.19
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Lubricated parts of the steering and suspension systems that allow relatively friction-free movement.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Exhaust system
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.05
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A system of tubing that routes exhaust gases from the exhaust manifold to the rear of the car and into the air. The exhaust system includes catalytic converters and mufflers that help reduce air and noise pollution generated by an engine.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Suspension
Interval in Month(s):
24
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The assemblage of joints, links and other components between a vehicle and its wheels. The suspension in concert with the wheels and tires is largely responsible for a given vehicle's ride and handling characteristics
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Inspect
Item:
Fuel system
Interval in Month(s):
60
Labor Units:
0.1
Parts Units:
0
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The assemblage of parts that stores and delivers fuel for the engine, including the fuel cap, fuel tank, fuel lines and hoses, fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel injectors or carburetor.
Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Air filter
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Timing belt
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
2.8
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A "toothed" belt that drives an overhead camshaft or camshafts (and in some vehicles a water pump).
Distance:
105,000 miles (168,000 km)
Action:
Replace
Item:
Spark plugs
Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.5
Parts Units:
4
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)
Action:
Flush/replace
Item:
Coolant
Interval in Month(s):
48
Labor Units:
0.7
Parts Units:
1
Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Also known as "antifreeze." A mixture of water and ethylene glycol that has both a higher boiling point and a lower freezing point than plain water.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2013-10-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-13-35-006
NHTSA Item Number:
10053566

Component Description: Brakes (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi motors: improvements made to the service manual in reference to fastener tightening torque specifications. Models include outlander my2007-2014, outlander sport/rvr 2011-2014, lancer 2008-2014, lancer evolution 2008-2014, and lan ( nhtsa item number - 10053566 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-10-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-13-35-005
NHTSA Item Number:
10053650

Component Description: Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: information concerning an update of the service manual involving instructions for the removal and installation of the abs and asc hydraulic unit. Also incuded lancer 2008-2014, lancer sportback 2009-2014, outlander, and sport/rv ( nhtsa item number - 10053650 ).

Bulletin Date:
2013-11-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-13-13-008
NHTSA Item Number:
10054444

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: some vehicles may display an illuminated mil stating to service the engine soon with dtcs stored in the ecm memory and/or reduced engine performance. Water may accumulate at the bottom of the air cleaner from snow build up. Ve ( nhtsa item number - 10054444 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-04-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-14-54-007
NHTSA Item Number:
10055619

Component Description: Electrical system: software.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: this bulletin is an introduction to mapcare and the map update purchase for mitsubishi multi communications system. This does not apply to mitsubishi multi entertainment system for the 2014 and later mirage. Included in the ma ( nhtsa item number - 10055619 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-06-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-14-13-002
NHTSA Item Number:
10056298

Component Description: Electrical system: software.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: if lower quality fuel is used, vehicles would have engine stalling or rough idle condition at low speeds, prior to stopping or starting, and is operated, with air conditioning on, in high ambient temperature. Affects puerto ric ( nhtsa item number - 10056298 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-07-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-14-54-010
NHTSA Item Number:
10056332

Component Description: Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: corrected information regarding headlamp rleay circuit in vehicle service manuals. Model 2009-2014 outlander, lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution. ( nhtsa item number - 10056332 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-07-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-14-54-009
NHTSA Item Number:
10056334

Component Description: Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: updated information instructions provided for sub harness in repairing drl function of head light in vehicle's service manual. Model 2008-2012 lancer, sportback, evolution, outlander. ( nhtsa item number - 10056334 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-12-01
Bulletin Number:
TIN-14-22-001
NHTSA Item Number:
10057205

Component Description: Communication.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi: lancer/lancer sportsback, ralliart, and lancer evolution: warranty has been extended for vehicles that has been affected for the awc hydraulic unit from failure due to corrosion. ( nhtsa item number - 10057205 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-12-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-14-22-005
NHTSA Item Number:
10057510

Component Description: Parking brake:driveline:hydraulic:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi motors: see document search button for owners letter. Warranty extension for awc hydraulic unit in vehicles 2008-2014 lancer ralliart, sportback, evolution. ( nhtsa item number - 10057510 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-03-01
Bulletin Number:
TSB-15-13-002
NHTSA Item Number:
10057905

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Mitsubishi 2011-2013 models: technical service bulletin revised tsb-14-13-003 issued july 2014. Information regarding ecm reprogramming for false mil illumination with dtc p2097. ( nhtsa item number - 10057905 ).



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