The engine on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 is distinguished by its original structure and design features. They equip a Japanese car with three types of internal combustion engines: 1.3, 1.6 and 2. Over time, it becomes necessary to repair the power unit.
Let's consider the car's engines in more detail, which will make it easier to carry out repairs on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 if necessary. The location of the internal combustion engine on the machine is transverse. All engines are "four", and the car is equipped with injection gasoline units. The difference between them is only in the difference in working volume and design features. So, both “weak” motors are of the SONC type, and the 2-liter unit is of the DOHC type.
Note. The difference between SONC and DOHC is in the number of camshafts. DOHC has two.
The cylinders in the Lancer 9 engines are located vertically and are liquid-cooled. Two engines with a small volume and a third with a high one have the same four-valve structure. The valves are actuated by the camshaft. The rotational energy is transferred to the rocker arms (for SONC) or push levers (for DOHC).
SONC motors develop 82 and 92 hp. respectively, and the 2-liter DOHC engine - 135 hp. The cylinder heads of the Lancer 9 engines are made of an alloy of light metals, the purge scheme is carried out by means of the opposite arrangement of the intake and exhaust channels.
Advantages and disadvantages
Most experts called the advantages of Mitsubishi Lancer 9 power units high efficiency (although this does not apply to used Lancer 9), and, of course, excellent traction characteristics. And thanks to its easy start at any temperature, Lancer 9 is in demand in countries with cold climates, including Russia.
Among the disadvantages of internal combustion engines, high sensitivity to low-quality fuel and off-road can be distinguished. Distribution also received those defects that arise due to poor-quality or untimely maintenance.
Repair
Repair of the Lancer 9 power unit is the more difficult the longer preventive procedures have not been carried out. Owners should timely change the oil, clean the air and fuel filters.
Engines of the 9th generation of Lancers are economical, but in practice, used models show too much fuel consumption, especially if there are any defects. And only a complete replacement of the piston group helps to solve the problem.
Engine repair 4g18 Mitsubishi Lancer 9 The timing belt, along with the roller, needs to be replaced regularly, after a certain period of time (specifically, it depends on climatic conditions, road quality and the driver's driving style).
The Lancer 9 internal combustion engine repair algorithm is as follows:
- bobbin and armored wires are dismantled;
- candles are removed;
- the output manifold is disconnected;
- all attachments connected to the cylinder head cover are dismantled, including sensor connectors;
- the cylinder head cover is removed;
- the timing belt is dismantled;
- the oil pan, unscrewed from the bolts, is dismantled and thoroughly cleaned;
- the pistons are removed after preliminary loosening of the connecting rod clamps;
- rings are removed;
- carbon deposits remaining on the pistons are thoroughly cleaned;
- the channels through which the lubricant is discharged are also thoroughly cleaned;
- the cylinder head is disassembled;
- crackers are taken out;
- caps are removed;
- The cylinder head is cleaned and washed, then purged;
- the lapping process is carried out on the valves;
- assembly is in progress.
The diameter of the caps on the power unit of the lancer should be 9 mm. In this case, you can use both parts of the original production, and duplicates.
Timely protection of the internal combustion engine, preventive measures and care will make it possible to extend the life of the car. You can learn more about how engine repairs are carried out on Lancer 9 from other articles on our site (in particular, about).
Technical characteristics of engines Lancer 9
| 4G13 (SOHC) | 4G18 (SOHC) | 4G63 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine volume, cc | 1299 | 1584 | 1997 |
| Maximum power, hp (kW) at rpm | 82 (60) / 5000 | 98-122/6000 | 135/5750 |
| Release years | 1983-2007 | 1998-2012 | 1981-present |
| Block material | cast iron | ||
| Supply system | carburetor/injector | injector | injector |
| Type | in-line | ||
| Number of cylinders, valves | 4/3 | 4/4 | 4/4 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 | 87.3 | 88 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 71 | 76 | 85 |
| Compression ratio | 9.5 -10 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Fuel | 92-95 | 95 | |
| Environmental regulations | up to Euro 4 | ||
| Engine weight, kg | 115 (dry) | ||
| Fuel consumption (average), l/100 km | 6.4 | 6.7 | 9.7 |
| Oil consumption, g/1000 km | up to 1000 | ||
| Recommended lubricant | 5W-20 5W-30 10W-40 | 0W-40 5W-30 5W-40 5W-50 10W-30 10W-40 10W-50 10W-60 15W-50 |
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| Engine lubricant quantity | 3.3 liters | 4 liters | |
| Oil change resource | every 5-10 thousand km | every 7-10 thousand km | |
| What cars was MM installed on, except for Lancer | Mitsubishi Carisma Mitsubishi Colt (Mirage) Mitsubishi Dingo Mitsubishi Space Star | Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Kuda Mitsubishi Space Star | Mitsubishi Eclipse Mitsubishi Galant Mitsubishi L200/Triton Mitsubishi Outlander Mitsubishi Space Runner/RVR |
| What causes a broken timing belt | valve bend | ||
| Frequent fault and solution | Increased idle, floating speed (the problem is solved by replacing the throttle) | Early occurrence of piston rings due to a miscalculation in the cooling system, which leads to oil burn | balance shaft problem |
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 sedan - body specifications
The four-door, three-volume Mitsubishi Lancer IX sedan belongs to class C cars. The special attention of the creators of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 to the safety characteristics of the body is not accidental. At one time (1998), sales of the Lancer in Europe failed precisely because of the low safety of the body. Thank God, the Japanese came to their senses in time, and by the time the Lancer IX was released, this shortcoming was completely eliminated. The car body cage is endowed with a rigid frame, with additional ribs installed on the sides and in the doors. Also in the body structure there are components and parts with a pre-programmed distribution of the force load in collisions and collapsible elements. Body warranty against through corrosion -12 years.
Lancer 9 dimensions comply with golf class regulations. In general, the car looks compact, but at the same time it is quite spacious.
Mitsubishi Lancer sedan 9 - body dimensions:
Length - 4535 mm;
Width - 1715 mm;
Height - 1445 mm;
Ground clearance - 165 mm;
Wheelbase - 2600 mm.
Salon Lancer 9 is comfortable and practical and fully meets all the requirements for a sedate family car. It is worth noting that the Lancer 9 model has one of the most solid trunk sizes in the class - 430 liters.
The interior of the Lancer IX sedans, which were officially sold in Mitsubishi dealerships, is laconic in Spartan style. The equipment of the "gray" models (re-export from the USA and Asian countries) looks much brighter and richer. As a rule, there is a high-end multimedia system with an LCD monitor, a leather interior, stylish woodgrain inserts, a Momo steering wheel, an electric sunroof and other high-end attributes. Such cars are still popular in the secondary market. They are easily recognizable by the Mirage, Ralliart or Virage studs.
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi Lancer IX body (sedan):
"Fragile" varnish coating.
Lightweight front bumper mounts.
Rating Lancer IX on American crash tests - 4 stars. Euro NCAP testing has not been conducted for this model.
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 specifications - engine, transmission, chassis
The line of Mitsubishi Lancer IX engines consists of three series of gasoline ICEs - 4G1, 4G6 and 4G9.
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 4G1 series engines are part of the Mitsubishi Orion family of naturally aspirated engines:
4G13 is a four-cylinder unit with a displacement of 1.3 liters and a power of 73 horsepower. Fuel consumption (combined cycle) - 5.8 liters / 100 km. It is aggregated with a 5-speed manual transmission.
4G15 - 92-horsepower engine with a displacement of 1.5 liters. It consumes an average of 6.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. It was not supplied to the Russian market. Works with both a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-position automatic.
4G18 - four-cylinder 98-horsepower engine with a volume of 1.6 liters. According to statistics, this is the most popular engine for Mitsubishi Lancer 9 sold in the Russian Federation. The average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6.7 liters. Adapted to work with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-position automatic transmission.
All Mitsubishi Orion engines used in the Lancer 9 sedan trim levels are built according to the SONC scheme (single camshaft). Toxicity standards are Euro 4. In the Russian market, the version of the Mitsubishi Lancer sedan 9 automatic with a 4G18 engine after 2005 was also equipped with a 6-band transmission of the INVECS III CVT type (600 copies sold).
The 4G6 series motors belong to the Mitsubishi Sirius family. These include:
4G63 - four-cylinder, 135-horsepower engine with a volume of 2.0 liters, with two camshafts (DONC). The average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 7.6 liters. It was presented on the Russian market only with a 5-speed manual transmission.
4G69 - SONC engine with a volume of 2.4 liters and a power of 162 horsepower. This motor was created specifically for the American market and only for the Lancer 9 automatic version (Ralliart) with a 6-band automatic transmission as a transmission. Average fuel consumption - 8.8 liters / 100 km.
A series of 4G9 engines created using MIVEC technology, which provides electronic synchronization of cylinder operation in 2 different modes - separately at low and high speeds - is represented by the 4G93GDITurbo engine. This 160-horsepower power unit with a volume of 1.8 liters is able to accelerate the sedan to a speed of 100 km / h in 8.9 seconds. At the same time, the average fuel consumption is 6.6 liters / 100 km. Unfortunately, the Lancer IX sedan with this engine was not officially delivered to Russia.
Sedan Mitsubishi Lancer 9 - chassis characteristics:
Front suspension - independent MacPherson struts;
Rear suspension - independent "multi-link" + anti-roll bar;
Steering - rack and pinion type with hydraulic booster;
Brake system - disc with anti-lock ABS.
The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 has several engine models in its powertrain lineup. This gives the customer the choice between maximum dynamism and economy.
Power units differ in design. They do not have significant miscalculations and shortcomings, therefore, they do not cause any special problems to the car owner during operation.
The absence of an on-board computer in nine
The Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car from the factory is equipped with one of three gasoline injection sixteen-valve power plants:
- 4G13, 1.3 liter, single camshaft, SOHC design;
- 4G18, the volume of which is 1.6 liters, the camshaft is made according to the SOHC scheme;
- 4G63, which is a 0-liter power plant with two DOHC camshafts.
The cylinder block of all Mitsubishi Lancer engines has a similar design. The difference lies only in the volume of working chambers. The power plants have a vertical in-line arrangement of four cylinders. The main block is made by a single casting method from high-strength cast iron. The crankcase contains five crankshaft bearings made in the form of partitions. Cylinder blocks have special tides necessary to accommodate power plant components and attachments.
There is a slight difference between SOHC and DOHC engine blocks. It lies in the fact that motors with two camshafts have a pair of balancing balancing shafts. For their placement in the cylinder block of DOHC engines, there are special seats for bearings.
Between SOHC and DOHC motors, there is also a difference in the methods of limiting the axial movement of the crankshaft. In the first case, flanges are used on the middle main journal, and in the second case, fixation using two half rings located in the seat of the middle main bearing.
The flywheel is present only on cars with a manual gearbox. It is the same for engines with one and two camshafts. In the case of an automatic transmission, the torque converter drive disc is installed instead of the flywheel.
The pistons of 4G13, 4G18, 4G63 engines are made of an aluminum-based alloy. They have grooves for the oil scraper and two compression rings. In the upper head of the connecting rod there is a technological hole that allows oil to be sprayed onto the piston bottom, cooling it. This increases the resource of the power plant. The connecting rod itself is made of steel. It has a double section.
The crankcase ventilation system in Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engines is of a closed type. In all operating modes of the power plant, a vacuum is formed in the crankcase. This reduces the risk of leakage through seals and seals.
Cylinder block
The engine is mounted in Mitsubishi Lancer 9 on four pillars. To reduce the amount of vibration transmitted to the body during the operation of the power plant, special rubber cushions are used.
Comparison of cylinder heads for SOHC and DOHC engines
Between the cylinder heads of SOHC and DOHC engines, there is a major difference in the number of camshafts. At the same time, the number of valves per cylinder for power plants is the same and equal to 4.
SOHC Powertrain Cylinder Head
The camshaft of the 4G13 and 4G18 engines has five bearings. It actuates the valve with rocker arms. To compensate for the thermal gap, hydraulic pushers are used. Rocker arms of final valves are doubled.
The 4G63 motor has two camshafts. One controls the intake valves and the other controls the exhaust. Each camshaft has six bearings.
The design of DOHC engines involves acting on valves using push levers. The hydraulic lifters are screwed into the cylinder head. In addition to compensating for the thermal gap, they additionally serve as supports for the levers.
cylinder head DOHC
Despite the differences, the cylinder heads of the SOHC and DOHC power units have some common features. They are cast from aluminum alloy. The intake and exhaust valves are located on opposite sides of the cylinder head. The hydraulic compensators of the 4G13, 4G18, 4G63 motors are connected by channels to the lubrication system of the power unit.
Main technical characteristics
The main technical characteristics of the power plants used on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car are shown in the table below.
| Engine model | 4G13 (SOHC) | 4G18 (SOHC) | 4G63 (DOHC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The volume of the power plant, cc | 1299 | 1584 | 1997 |
| Maximum engine power, hp at rpm | 82/5000 | 98/6000 | 135/5750 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 82 | 87.3 | 88 |
| Cylinder diameter, mm | 71 | 76 | 85 |
| Compression | 9.5 -10 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| Recommended fuel for refueling | 92-95 | 95 | |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-20 5W-30 10W-40 For high mileage: 10W-60 15W-50 | 10W-50 For high mileage: 5W-40 5W-50 | 0W-40 5W-30 For high mileage: 10W-30 10W-40 |
| Filling volume of grease | 3.3 liters | 3.5 liters | 4 liters |
| Recommended engine oil change interval (in this case, the lubricant should be changed at least once every two years, regardless of mileage) | every 5-10 thousand km | every 5-10 thousand km | every 7-10 thousand km |
The fuel consumption of a Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car in various configurations is shown in the table below.
The maximum speed and acceleration to 100 kilometers per hour depend not only on the power of the power plant, but also on which gearbox the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car is equipped with. More details on these technical characteristics can be found in the diagrams below.
Max Speed
Acceleration time to 100 kilometers per hour
Engine resource
The power plants that are installed on the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 do not have significant design flaws. This allows the owner to travel long distances by car without major repairs.
The smallest 4G13 engine is able to overcome 250-300 thousand km. It is not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. Many car owners note that even on worn-out power units, you can drive for a long time without a major overhaul, resigning yourself to an oil burner up to a liter per 1000 km.
The 4G18 power unit is based on the 4G13. It is also capable of providing 250-300 thousand km before overhaul. Due to the high thermal loads, compared to a 1.3-liter engine, a 1.6-liter engine is more sensitive to oil quality.
The resource of the 4G63 engine largely depends on the operating conditions. A sporty driving style can disable the engine for 120-150 thousand km. An incorrectly flashed control unit can reduce the resource of the power unit to 60-80 thousand km. In the case of a measured ride and careful attitude to the car, the 4G63 engine will require repair only when the mileage exceeds 450-500 thousand km.
Typical problems of power units
The most common problem with a 1.3 liter engine is floating idle. This is due to the design features of the throttle valve. Also, many owners complain that the engine troit when the mileage exceeds 120-150 thousand km. One of the main problems of the 4G13 is the timing drive. When the belt breaks, the piston bends the valve.
Mitsubishi Lancer X 2.4 liter engine
Car owners have complaints about the 1.6-liter internal combustion engine due to increased oil consumption. This is due to the early occurrence of piston rings. You can get rid of the problem by decarbonizing or sorting out the power unit.
A distinctive feature of the 4G63 in the form of two balancing shafts often brings problems to drivers. Despite this, the engine is characterized by a very reliable.
The feasibility of repair and replacement with a contract motor
During the operation of the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 car, the car owner may encounter a situation where most of the parts and components of the power plant have exhausted their resources. In this case, the owner has several options:
- Surface cosmetic repairs. Suitable as a pre-sale preparation, or in case of infrequent use of the car. Piston rings are decarbonized, parts and assemblies that interfere with the performance of the power unit are changed. The cost of surface troubleshooting ranges from 3 to 15 thousand rubles.
- Capital repairs. Recommended if the car owner is the first owner. For overhaul, you will need to remove the motor. The cost of restoring the internal combustion engine is about 30 thousand rubles.
- Replacement for a contract power unit. It is better to take from foreign car disassembly. A contract engine costs about 40-60 thousand rubles.
- Motor swap. The engine model changes if the previous power unit did not suit the owner for any characteristics. The spread of the cost of the event is from 20 to 150 thousand rubles.
Tips for choosing Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with different power plants
For lovers of sports driving, it is recommended to choose Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with a 4G63 engine. In this case, it is necessary to inspect the car as carefully as possible before buying. Machines with a 2.0-liter power plant are most often in excessively worn condition.
For those who like to save, Mitsubishi Lancer 9 with a 1.3-liter engine is most suitable. He confidently keeps in the traffic flow. Departure to the track is also not a problem.
If you want to have a sports car, you should also consider the Lancer 9 with a 1.6-liter power unit. It is often sold in a better technical condition compared to machines with 4G63. At the same time, most parts are interchangeable with 4G13. This facilitates the repair process of the power plant.
Mitsubishi Lancer 9 in-line four-cylinder engines with a volume of 1.3 and 1.6 with one camshaft and a power of 82 hp. and 92 hp respectively; 2.0 with two camshafts and a power of 135 hp. when operating in the conditions of the Russian Federation, they have a small resource and high oil consumption.
The oil consumption on the Lancer 9 is so high that when the next scheduled maintenance is reached, you can only replace the oil filter. After all, consumption, or rather "zhor" oil varies from 1 liter to 3 liters per 1000 km. With an oil system volume of 3 to 4 liters, for 10-15 thousand km. you will have to add at least 15 liters, and thus change it several times.
In the absence of leakage of oil seals, gaskets and seals, the reasons for oil consumption can be:
- Wear of valve guides and seals
- Wear or coking of oil scraper rings, scuffing on the cylinder block
Every cause has its own root cause.
Oil flow through valve seals
Valve seals lose their elasticity and “tan” at different mileage. On one engine, they are replaced at 50 thousand km. run, on the other 150 thousand km. At the same time, at a higher mileage, replacing the oil seals does not solve the problem with oil consumption. Why is that? Valve stem seals fail due to overheating, both visible, when the temperature sensor detects it, and invisible, the so-called internal preheating. In the first case, the cooling system may be the cause. The second case is difficult to diagnose and detect, and is associated with poor fuel quality. The products of incomplete combustion of gasoline form soot and varnish deposits in the combustion chamber. As a result, the thermal conductivity of its walls deteriorates, which causes overheating, which is not detected by the temperature sensor. In addition, self-replacement of valve stem seals without troubleshooting and subsequent replacement of valve guides does not give a positive effect. And Lancer, as he ate butter, so be it. And, if we take into account the pumping effect that occurs when installing new seals on old bushings that have wear, then the flow rate will be even greater than before replacement.
Occurrence of rings and oil consumption
Oil scraper rings in case of overheating of the Lancer motor lie down and lose their mobility - this is one of the reasons for oil consumption. When using poor quality gasoline, the rings coke and also stop working. In addition, if the coke clogged the grooves and the rings lay on it, then their intensive wear against the cylinder walls will occur. As a result of mechanical wear, scoring can occur on the sleeve, which is another reason for oil consumption. The compression rings also cause a pumping effect when the oil scrapers are stuck and the flow will rise. Replacing the rings does not work if the cylinder block is not bored to a new size or the surface is not micro-polished. Wear in the block leads to a change in the geometry of the cylinder: ovality, taper, ellipse, which in turn causes the engine to knock. The knock can also be "rod" due to oil starvation.
The root cause of the "zhora" of oil on Lancer 9
What does the fight for the environment and the reduction of toxic emissions lead to? It is necessary to optimize the clearances in the motor and its parts. The smaller the gaps, the easier and faster they are clogged with products of incomplete combustion of gasoline. It is for this reason that all of the above happens, and that is why all manufacturers write and warn about the use of high quality fuel. Exacerbates the situation and objective reasons:
- Short trips
- Driving an unheated car
- Continuous idling
- Use of gasoline that does not comply with the passport
- Operation at low speeds
These factors do not allow the engine to reach the operating temperature at which coke and carbon deposits will be burned out. The use of AI-98, instead of AI-92, also contributes to carbon formation, since the burning rate of high-octane gasoline is lower. What does not burn forms soot, clogs the catalyst.
How to increase Mitsubishi engine life
Increasing viscosity and switching to other brands of engine oil do not give a sustainable result. Regular use of flushing the oil system before changing the oil - MF5 will keep the power unit clean. Flushing the Lancer motor allows you to deeply clean the surfaces of all types of deposits and soot, decoke the rings and restore their mobility.
The use of a ceramic-metal additive for the engine will restore its resource, compensate and protect it from wear. The composition of Engine GA4, designed for 4 liters of oil, does not change the chemical composition and physical properties of the oil. It forms a ceramic-metal protective layer on mating friction pairs, which restores the geometry of the cylinder, increases compression, as a result of which Lancer 9 oil consumption decreases or even stops, depending on the degree of wear and the causes of "zhor". The composition does not affect and does not restore valve seals, piston rings.
It is possible to optimize combustion processes and get rid of the consequences of incomplete combustion of fuel with the help of an additive in gasoline combustion catalyst, FueleX. The combustion catalyst increases the rate and temperature of combustion, resulting in complete combustion. And as a result, there is no soot, coke and deposits - a clean engine, combustion chamber, catalyst. The use of a combustion catalyst increases the life of the motor.
Modern Japanese Mitsubishi Lancer 9 cars are equipped with internal combustion engines of various sizes. The volumes are equal - 1.3; 1.6 and 2.0 liters. Four-cylinder injection gasoline engines have a transverse arrangement.
Engines with a smaller displacement are equipped with a SONC gas distribution system (with one camshaft), and a larger engine on the Lancer 9 is equipped with DOHC (with two shafts), respectively.
Design features of Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engines
Cooling of vertical cylinders - liquid. Four valves open and close under control of camshafts.
The two-liter Mitsubishi Lancer 9 DOHC engine develops 135 horsepower, and smaller SONC-92 and 82 hp engines. with. respectively.
The material for the manufacture of the cylinder head (cylinder head) is an alloy of light metals.
Pros and cons of the ninth motor
One of the main advantages of Lancer 9 motors include the following indicators:
- High economy.
- Good traction properties.
- Quick easy cold start at any ambient temperature.
Thanks to these qualities, the Lancer 9 engine is in great demand in countries with harsh climates.
The main disadvantage: high sensitivity to the quality of fuel and road surface. Many defects appear due to untimely or poor maintenance.
Engine maintenance and repair
The complexity of repairing power units of the Mitsubishi LancerIX model depends on the frequency of preventive measures. Car owners should regularly change engine oil, clean fuel and air filters.
Mandatory preventive measures also include regular checking and changing the timing belt (gas distribution mechanism). The frequency of the operation depends on the following factors:
- road quality;
- climatic and weather conditions;
- driver's driving style.
The efficiency of power units is ensured in the complete absence of defects. If the engine has a breakdown in the cylinder-piston group, gasoline consumption increases significantly. To solve the problem that has arisen, a complete replacement of all elements included in this group is required.
Repair procedure:
- Switch off the electrical circuit.
- Remove candles.
- Disconnect the output manifold.
- Dismantle attachments.
- Remove the cylinder head cover (cylinder head).
- Remove the timing belt.
- Remove and clean the oil pan.
- Loosen the connecting rods.
- Take out the pistons.
- Remove the rings and clean them from soot layers.
- Disassemble the cylinder head.
- Remove crackers and caps.
- Clean and flush the cylinder head.
- Rub the valves.
- Reassembly.
If it is necessary to replace some elements of the engine, it is recommended to use original spare parts.
The choice of lubricant for the Lancer 9 engine
Many car owners are interested in which oil to pour into the Mitsubishi Lancer 9 engine. The choice of engine oil must be made in accordance with the recommendations of the automaker according to the CAE viscosity and temperature table. The most common brands of lubricant are: 5W-40, 5W30, 0W-40, 0W-30.
With a complete oil change, experienced motorists and car service masters advise changing the oil filter at the same time. The recommended time interval between complete oil changes is indicated in the vehicle passport.
It is useful for an engine operating in difficult and dusty conditions to change the oil after 10 thousand km.
