How do you change oil on a 2002 Mitsubishi eclipse?

Answer 1

1. Unscrew oil fill cap under hood.

2. Unscrew the oil drain plug. (located on the passenger side of the oil pan)

3. Drain oil completely.

4. Replace oil drain plug (not too tight, but tight enough to seal)

5.Unscrew oil filter while holding a plastic bag under it to prevent spill or splash on engine parts.

(make sure the rubber gasket comes off with the old filter)

6. Rub a little oil on the new filter gasket.

7. Screw in the new oil filter. (hand tighten, following with a 3/4 - 1 full turn)

8. Poor in about 4 quarts, an extra 1/4 quart may be needed.

9. Replace oil fill cap.

10. You are done. (Since you are doing the oil change yourself it will be a good time to switch to synthetic for a 2% gain in horsepower)