Oil change on a Outlander Sport
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Oil change on a Outlander Sport
Hello Mitsubishi Peps!!!!
Im fairly new to the forum and new to Mitsubishi vehicles. I recently Purchased a new 2011 Outlander Sport AWD and I am so far very HAPPY with it. I just had a some questions that maybe you guys can answer,
Has anyone done there own oil change on a Outlander Sport or should i just go and have it done at the dealer? I live in Chicago so in the summer and fall i can usually do my own oil changes but when winter gets here i usually end up taking it somewere.
Im fairly new to the forum and new to Mitsubishi vehicles. I recently Purchased a new 2011 Outlander Sport AWD and I am so far very HAPPY with it. I just had a some questions that maybe you guys can answer,
Has anyone done there own oil change on a Outlander Sport or should i just go and have it done at the dealer? I live in Chicago so in the summer and fall i can usually do my own oil changes but when winter gets here i usually end up taking it somewere.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,649
From: St Louis, MO
oil changes are just the same on these cars as any other car. drain your oil, put a new filter on, put your drainplug back in with either a crush washer or rubber washer, put whatever flavor of oil you prefer and be on your way. While under warranty, I went 5k miles with Mobile1 or Penzoil Plat. Castrol Edge didn't fare as well in my 3.0 as the other two.
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 392
Just make sure that you follow the mfg's oil recommendaions.
I changed mine in my 2011 Outlander at 500 miles with the recomjmended 0w-20 Mobile 1 and a Fram filter. As long as your replacement parts meet manufactureres specs, you are covered.
Will continue the above 3000 miles.
I changed mine in my 2011 Outlander at 500 miles with the recomjmended 0w-20 Mobile 1 and a Fram filter. As long as your replacement parts meet manufactureres specs, you are covered.
Will continue the above 3000 miles.
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 187
From: Mississauga, On
Amsoil xl
I'm a new AMSOIL dealer so I'm a little biased. I do like the extended oil change intervals of synthetic oils. 
If you are comfortable extending your oil change interval you can move to the midrange XL line of AMSOIL oils which goes for 10,000-miles/6-months. Offers the convenience and environmental benefit of twice a year oil changes which allows you to do oil changes in the nice weather of the spring/fall.
The financial comparisons below show the difference between the cost of a single oil change and the yearly cost of oil changes. The cost of filters is constant no matter what oil you use below (except the top level AMSOIL Signature Series) but the price of oil and the frequency of changes is where you get your savings. Don't forget you are also running a better oil.
You do have to be comfortable with this maintenance plan and maintaining your warranty on the new vehicle. Some people move to AMSOIL after their bumper to bumper warranty is up but there isn't any reason to wait except for your dealership giving you gruff. I perform a used oil analysis to make sure the engine and the oil are doing well before extending beyond the OEM suggestions. AMSOIL does guarantee their products when used properly to give you piece of mind.
Assumptions:
5 quarts of oil per oil change - capacity is ~4.6qts
1 oil filter costs $8
Use a quality oil filter! Wix/Mann filters will last the 10,000-mile/6-month interval.
AMSOIL XL 5W-20 (XLM) -- 2 oil changes/year:
Oil: 5 * $7.65 = $38.25
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC = $46.25
Yearly = $92.50 + 10 quarts of waste oil + 2 filters
AMSOIL OE 5W-20 (OEM) -- 4 oil changes/year:
Oil: 5 * $6.10 = $30.50
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC: $38.50
Yearly = $154.00 + 20 quarts of waste oil + 4 filters & inconvenience of 2 extra oil changes
Favourite brand of mineral oil -- 4 oil changes/year
Oil: 5 * $3.50 = $17.50 (FYI: ~$3.00/qt is the XL break even point of materials plus the added cost of 2 extra oil changes)
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC: $25.50
Yearly: $102.00 + 20 quarts of waste oil + 4 filters & inconvenience of 2 extra oil changes
The above prices will change over time (oil prices seem to be constantly rising) and are subject to taxes and any shipping charges from the distribution centre in Chicago in your case.
Once you're convinced of twice a year oil changes you can think about stepping up into the top level Signature Series 0W-20 with an upgraded AMSOIL oil filter (~$20) for true once a year oil changes. If you stuck with the OEM filter it would need to be changed during the year according to the service life of the filter. This is even more convenient, better for the environment and has a yearly cost less than the XL line - even with a more expensive filter.
Here is the AMSOIL application guide for the 2011 Outlander Sport/RVR:
https://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehi...NDER%20SPORT+R
Send me a PM if you're interested or have questions. You can also check out the AMSOIL website for a local dealer near you.
If you are comfortable extending your oil change interval you can move to the midrange XL line of AMSOIL oils which goes for 10,000-miles/6-months. Offers the convenience and environmental benefit of twice a year oil changes which allows you to do oil changes in the nice weather of the spring/fall.
The financial comparisons below show the difference between the cost of a single oil change and the yearly cost of oil changes. The cost of filters is constant no matter what oil you use below (except the top level AMSOIL Signature Series) but the price of oil and the frequency of changes is where you get your savings. Don't forget you are also running a better oil.
You do have to be comfortable with this maintenance plan and maintaining your warranty on the new vehicle. Some people move to AMSOIL after their bumper to bumper warranty is up but there isn't any reason to wait except for your dealership giving you gruff. I perform a used oil analysis to make sure the engine and the oil are doing well before extending beyond the OEM suggestions. AMSOIL does guarantee their products when used properly to give you piece of mind.
Assumptions:
5 quarts of oil per oil change - capacity is ~4.6qts
1 oil filter costs $8
Use a quality oil filter! Wix/Mann filters will last the 10,000-mile/6-month interval.
AMSOIL XL 5W-20 (XLM) -- 2 oil changes/year:
Oil: 5 * $7.65 = $38.25
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC = $46.25
Yearly = $92.50 + 10 quarts of waste oil + 2 filters
AMSOIL OE 5W-20 (OEM) -- 4 oil changes/year:
Oil: 5 * $6.10 = $30.50
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC: $38.50
Yearly = $154.00 + 20 quarts of waste oil + 4 filters & inconvenience of 2 extra oil changes
Favourite brand of mineral oil -- 4 oil changes/year
Oil: 5 * $3.50 = $17.50 (FYI: ~$3.00/qt is the XL break even point of materials plus the added cost of 2 extra oil changes)
Filter: 1 * $8
Total/OC: $25.50
Yearly: $102.00 + 20 quarts of waste oil + 4 filters & inconvenience of 2 extra oil changes
The above prices will change over time (oil prices seem to be constantly rising) and are subject to taxes and any shipping charges from the distribution centre in Chicago in your case.
Once you're convinced of twice a year oil changes you can think about stepping up into the top level Signature Series 0W-20 with an upgraded AMSOIL oil filter (~$20) for true once a year oil changes. If you stuck with the OEM filter it would need to be changed during the year according to the service life of the filter. This is even more convenient, better for the environment and has a yearly cost less than the XL line - even with a more expensive filter.
Here is the AMSOIL application guide for the 2011 Outlander Sport/RVR:
https://www.amsoil.com/mygarage/vehi...NDER%20SPORT+R
Send me a PM if you're interested or have questions. You can also check out the AMSOIL website for a local dealer near you.
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Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 36
From: Gilvert, AZ
I didn't see a word about the importance of having an ASE mechanic change your oil while the engine is under warranty. I am going to play devil's advocate here and remind everybody just how important it is. It's always fullfilling to work on one's car, but if something happens to the engine while under warranty, you're going to play hell trying to get get Mitsubishi to fix your engine if you can't prove who changed the oil. Receipts for oil and filter do not count - who did the work is. After all, is the gamble worth the few bucks it costs to have a registered mechanic do the oil change??? Cheers.
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,649
From: St Louis, MO
I'm sorry rick, but changing the oil is only a little bit harder than putting gas in your car. There is so little risk changing oil on a traditional engine, an ASE mechanic is not needed.
If you are confident in your own work, then one would not be worried about such "what-ifs". I'm willing to bet that those of us owning a newer vehicle, willing to work on them, that this is not their first time round the block working on vehicles.
If you are confident in your own work, then one would not be worried about such "what-ifs". I'm willing to bet that those of us owning a newer vehicle, willing to work on them, that this is not their first time round the block working on vehicles.