ClubCJ - The CJ Lancer Club

Hi,

Just wondering what other people did for their 7500km service....as in did you go to Mitsu dealer, a garage such as K-mart Auto or did it yourself.

...and how much did it cost?

Thanks
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If it's just a oil change DIY, $20 K&N oil filter and $50 for 5L of synthetic oil (I went for Nulon 10W-40).

I did my 7,500km and 15,000km services myself, wasnt paying $200+ for the dealer to do it with a lower quality oil filter and oil.

Oh and dont forget to get a new sump plug washer/gasket. Less than $2 from a dealer and its worth that extra piece of mind!

Mitsu did it for me. Didnt cost me anything. Part of my service plan.

My car's not up to it yet - but I will be doing it myself, then reading the 'how to' here on how to get rid of the dashboard notifications......

The_Bandit wrote:My car's not up to it yet - but I will be doing it myself, then reading the 'how to' here on how to get rid of the dashboard notifications......

before starting the car up, turn the ignition to acc and scroll through to the km to go screen, hold down the info button until it resets!! Piece of piss

Oh - i didnt know it was that easy - the how to is a lot more detailed!!

if you use non mitsu oil filter they can void your warranty... jut go dealer, there only like $10 more then everyware else

They can only void your warranty if they can prove the non-genuine part failed or that it caused damage due to a error in its design. They cannot simply refuse to cover you because you use a K&N oil filter, which is actually guaranteed to exceed OEM specifications and of a higher build quality.

And to add to what Ryan said above, Ryco offer their own warranty so that IF any damage done to your engine was proven to be done by a Ryco product, they will foot the bill at the dealer.

Most reputable manufacturers offer the same. BTW who do you think makes the Genuine filters???

LOL, Ryco/K&N/Valvoline.... who knows.

I can't be 100% sure for Mitsubishi, but Ryco make about 80% of OEM Filters

be doin mine my self, mits filter and not shore what oil i ant use

Does anyone know how to set the service reminder back one instead of forward?

The service reminder is automatically set by the computer.

Oh forgot to add, done my own servicing, always have and always will. Ryco filter and Penrite Everyday Full Synthetic 5W-50

Thanks guys, appreciate the input.
I'll prob do it myself....i printed out the steps from workshop manual as well just in case.
Do youz think i need the tool to unscrew the filter? I've taken some off by hand i the past on other cars??