Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 385

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General maintenance NOTE Fuel hoses high heat sources such as the exhaust mani- fold. N00941000037 To meet government regulations and pro- mote cleaner air, your vehicle is equipped Check the hose surfaces for any heat and WARNING with an onboard diagnostic system (OBD). mechanical damage, hard and brittle rubber, The engine electronic control module that If you see a fuel leak or if you smell fuel, cracking, tears, cuts and abrasions. Pay spe- controls OBD functions stores various data do not run the engine. Any spark (includ- cial attention to the hoses closest to high heat (especially about the exhaust emissions). ing from the ignition), flame or smoking sources such as the exhaust manifold. Check This data will be erased if the battery cable is material could cause an explosion or fire. all the hose connections, such as clamps and disconnected, which could make a rapid Call an authorized Mitsubishi Motors couplings, to make sure they are secure and diagnosis difficult. Do not disconnect the dealer or a repair facility of your choice battery cable when the engine malfunction that there are no leaks. If you see any wear or for assistance. indicator (“SERVICE ENGINE SOON” or damage, replace the hoses immediately. “Check engine light”) is on. Intake valve clearance Evaporative emission control 9 Spark plugs N00950100050system (except evaporative Have the valve clearance checked at an N00940900215 emission canister) authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the N00941400116 Spark plugs must fire properly for good engine performance and emission-control. mileage specified in the “WARRANTY AND If the fuel-vapor vent line is clogged or dam- MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. aged, the fuel-vapor mixture will escape, pol- Do not reuse them by cleaning or regapping. If the engine sounds abnormally loud, have luting the air. Change them at the mileage listed in the adjustments made by an authorized Have the system checked at an authorized “WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL”. Mitsubishi Motors dealer. Mitsubishi Motors dealer at the mileage spec- ified in the “WARRANTY AND MAINTE- NOTE Fuel system (tank, pipe line and NANCE MANUAL”. connection, and fuel tank filler Use the spark plugs listed under “Engine specifications” on page 11-5 or plugs that are General maintenance cap) exactly the same. Other plugs could cause N00941500159 N00941300085 engine damage, performance problems or The next pages list the maintenance service radio noise. Check these regularly for damage or leaks in the fuel lines and connections. Check the fuel recommended by Mitsubishi Motors Corpo- ration. In addition to the general maintenance tank filler cap for damage or looseness. Pay that needs to be performed at the times listed, special attention to the fuel lines closest to 9-26 Vehicle care and maintenance

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