4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC
#11
03-11-2007, 04:23 PM
RE: 4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC
ORIGINAL: solowalker
My dealer wants $450 for the 30,000 mile maint....[:@]
Now, sinceI do all my own Maint. for my cars, I will not have this done by my dealer unless the engine is running badly because of "out of spec" valve clearances....Unless you are an abusive driver, I can't see a reason for these valves to go so far out of spec. thatyou have to pay all that money for this adjustment procedure....however, changing the plugs may be a big hassle and I may have Vinnie down the street do that job...
One thing...by doing my own maint., I wonder how this affects the warranty? It doesn't define this clearly in the booklet.
My dealer wants $450 for the 30,000 mile maint....[:@]
Now, sinceI do all my own Maint. for my cars, I will not have this done by my dealer unless the engine is running badly because of "out of spec" valve clearances....Unless you are an abusive driver, I can't see a reason for these valves to go so far out of spec. thatyou have to pay all that money for this adjustment procedure....however, changing the plugs may be a big hassle and I may have Vinnie down the street do that job...
One thing...by doing my own maint., I wonder how this affects the warranty? It doesn't define this clearly in the booklet.
chaning the plugs doesnt need to be done until at least 60k.
you can do your maintenence anywhere as long as you keep reciepts... and accept the fact that if you do something wrong (like drop a bolt down the intake) mitsu is NOT going to pay for it.
#12
03-11-2007, 09:13 PM
RE: 4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC
I thought the days of valve adjustment were over. Don't most modern cars have hydraulic lifters that require no adjustment??
#13
03-12-2007, 01:09 AM
RE: 4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC
Yes, I would think that if the Outtie is running like a champ, it would be best to keep a mechanic from digging into the valve trainand adjusting the exhaust valves...screwing with a smooth running engine is the fastest way to start a chain of problems...
I have a Subaru Forester with 104,000 miles and it runs better now than when itwas new...It never had the valve covers off.. ...If the Mitsu V6 is running poorly then and only then, willI have the exhaust valves adjusted.
I have a Subaru Forester with 104,000 miles and it runs better now than when itwas new...It never had the valve covers off.. ...If the Mitsu V6 is running poorly then and only then, willI have the exhaust valves adjusted.
#14
03-12-2007, 01:35 AM
RE: 4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC
ORIGINAL: buzzfledderjohn
I thought the days of valve adjustment were over. Don't most modern cars have hydraulic lifters that require no adjustment??
I thought the days of valve adjustment were over. Don't most modern cars have hydraulic lifters that require no adjustment??
many companies still use manually adjusted valvetrains, but as is the case with nearly all of them you will probably NEVER need to do anything with them.
#15
03-23-2011, 08:55 PM
My Maintenance Manual for my '07 Outlander (which is Mitsu's maintenance service manual for every model they sell) talks about "adjusting intake and exhaust valve clearance for 4G6-MIVEC and 6G7/6B3-MIVEC engines only.
This is something that needs to be done every 15,000 - 30,000 miles at least.
My question is: does the '07 Outie have one of these engine types? I know it's a MIVEC engine, but is it one of these types?
Thanks for sheding some light on this!
Chris
This is something that needs to be done every 15,000 - 30,000 miles at least.
My question is: does the '07 Outie have one of these engine types? I know it's a MIVEC engine, but is it one of these types?
Thanks for sheding some light on this!
Chris
#16
03-23-2011, 10:43 PM
spark plugs
my 2007 v6 has iridium plugs. I've removed one and checked. These same plugs are rated for 120 000miles in my Sienna. I suspect they don't need changing for a loooong time. Unless I hear a bunch of valve noise, my covers are staying in place.
My dealer wants $450 for the 30,000 mile maint....[:@]
Now, sinceI do all my own Maint. for my cars, I will not have this done by my dealer unless the engine is running badly because of "out of spec" valve clearances....Unless you are an abusive driver, I can't see a reason for these valves to go so far out of spec. thatyou have to pay all that money for this adjustment procedure....however, changing the plugs may be a big hassle and I may have Vinnie down the street do that job...
One thing...by doing my own maint., I wonder how this affects the warranty? It doesn't define this clearly in the booklet.
Now, sinceI do all my own Maint. for my cars, I will not have this done by my dealer unless the engine is running badly because of "out of spec" valve clearances....Unless you are an abusive driver, I can't see a reason for these valves to go so far out of spec. thatyou have to pay all that money for this adjustment procedure....however, changing the plugs may be a big hassle and I may have Vinnie down the street do that job...
One thing...by doing my own maint., I wonder how this affects the warranty? It doesn't define this clearly in the booklet.
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