Target Audience:
Owners with basic mechanical skills, independent auto service professionals, dealerships.
Value Proposition:
Provides the same level of detail as factory manuals, enabling cost savings on repairs and maintenance.
Content Style:
Accurate, clear, concise text combined with diagrams, illustrations, and wiring schematics.
Reproducibility:
Printable pages for garage use, avoiding damage to a physical manual.
Specificity:
Vehicle-specific information, not generic repair data.
Engine Mechanical:
Full overhaul, diagnostics, repair, timing, lubrication, cooling
Engine Electrical:
Ignition, starting, charging, ECU diagnostics, sensor functions
Emission Control:
Catalytic converter, EVAP, EGR, emission related diagnostics
Fuel System:
Fuel pump, injectors, fuel pressure, throttle body, fuel tank
Clutch System:
Clutch operation, fluid, hydraulic system, clutch disc replacement
Manual Transaxle:
Gearbox overhaul, component replacement, shift linkage, fluid specification
Automatic Transaxle:
Transmission control unit (TCU), valve body, solenoids, torque converter, fluid service
Driveshaft And Axles:
CV joints, driveshaft U-joints (if applicable), differential maintenance, axle seal replacement
Suspension System:
Struts, shocks, control arms, bushings, wheel alignment specifications
Steering System:
Power steering pump, rack and pinion, steering column, tie rod ends
Restraint System:
Airbag system (SRS) diagnostics, seat belts, pre-tensioners
Brake System:
ABS diagnostics, brake pads, rotors, calipers, brake fluid, bleeding procedures
Body Interior Exterior:
Body panel repair, trim removal/installation, door mechanisms, glass replacement
Body Electrical:
Lighting, power windows, door locks, wipers, horn, body control module (BCM) functions
HVAC:
Air conditioning system, heater core, blower motor, climate control unit, refrigerant recharge
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections
Troubleshooting:
Step-by-step diagnostic procedures for common and complex issues
Repair:
Detailed instructions for component removal, installation, and adjustment
Diagnostics:
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) codes, component testing, wiring schematics interpretation
Specifications:
Torque values, clearances, fluid capacities, electrical specifications
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering from basic maintenance to advanced diagnostics and repair, suitable for professional technicians and skilled DIYers.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 7,500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (refer to specific market's owner's manual for exact recommendations).
Spark Plug Replacement:
Around 60,000-100,000 miles depending on spark plug type (e.g., iridium).
Timing Belt Replacement:
For 4G63 engine: Typically 60,000-90,000 miles. The 6G72 V6 uses a timing chain, which generally does not require periodic replacement unless issues arise.
Engine Oil:
API SM or higher, SAE 5W-30 or 5W-40 (refer to manual for exact viscosity based on temperature).
Transmission Fluid Manual:
API GL-4, SAE 75W-90
Transmission Fluid Automatic:
Diamond ATF SP-III or equivalent (Mitsubishi Genuine ATF)
Coolant:
Long-life coolant (e.g., Mitsubishi Super Long Life Coolant) - a 50/50 mix with distilled water.
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3 or DOT 4
Common Problems:
CV joint wear, minor oil leaks from engine seals, HVAC blower motor resistor failure, potential catalytic converter issues, automatic transmission shifting quirks (especially on early models).