Segment:
        
        
            Large family sedan, popular in Australia.
        
     
    
    
        
            Competitors 1990S:
        
        
            Holden Commodore, Ford Falcon, Toyota Camry, Nissan Maxima.
        
     
    
    
        
            Platform:
        
        
            Second generation Magna platform (shared with Mitsubishi Verada).
        
     
    
        
            Design Philosophy:
        
        
            Emphasis on comfort, space, and reliability for family use.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Engine Service Repair:
        
        
            Comprehensive engine overhaul, diagnostics, and repair procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Service Repair:
        
        
            Detailed procedures for both manual and automatic transmission service and repair.
        
     
    
        
            Brake System:
        
        
            Diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of all brake components, including ABS if equipped.
        
     
    
        
            Wiring Diagram:
        
        
            Complete electrical wiring diagrams for all vehicle systems.
        
     
    
        
            Electrical System:
        
        
            Troubleshooting and repair of all electrical circuits, components, and modules.
        
     
    
        
            Suspension:
        
        
            Repair and adjustment of suspension components, alignment procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Steering:
        
        
            Diagnosis and repair of the steering system, including power steering.
        
     
    
        
            Cooling System:
        
        
            Maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of the engine cooling system.
        
     
    
        
            Fuel Injection Fuel System:
        
        
            Detailed information on fuel delivery, injection systems, and fuel tank service.
        
     
    
        
            Emission System:
        
        
            Service and diagnostics related to emissions control components and systems.
        
     
    
        
            Heater Air Conditional:
        
        
            Repair and maintenance of the HVAC system.
        
     
    
        
            Engine Control System:
        
        
            Diagnosis and repair of the Engine Control Unit (ECU) and related sensors/actuators.
        
     
    
        
            Chassis Body:
        
        
            Body repair, structural information, chassis components.
        
     
    
        
            Restraint System:
        
        
            Information on airbags and seatbelt systems.
        
     
    
        
            Interior:
        
        
            Trim removal, interior component service.
        
     
    
        
            Differential Drive:
        
        
            Service and repair of front-wheel drive components and differentials.
        
     
    
        
            Axle:
        
        
            Repair and maintenance of drive axles and CV joints.
        
     
    
        
            General Maintenance:
        
        
            Routine checks, fluid changes, filter replacements, lubrication schedules.
        
     
    
        
            Troubleshooting:
        
        
            Systematic diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and uncommon issues.
        
     
    
        
            Periodic Lubrication:
        
        
            Detailed lubrication points and recommended intervals and lubricant types.
        
     
    
    
        
            Repair Procedures:
        
        
            Step-by-step instructions for all major and minor repair operations.
        
     
    
        
            Maintenance Procedures:
        
        
            Guidance on all scheduled maintenance tasks.
        
     
    
        
            Diagnostic Procedures:
        
        
            Fault finding trees, symptom-based diagnostics.
        
     
    
        
            Rebuild Procedures:
        
        
            Comprehensive instructions for rebuilding major components like engines and transmissions.
        
     
    
        
            Installation Procedures:
        
        
            Guidance on installing replacement parts and accessories.
        
     
    
    
        
            Depth:
        
        
            Complete factory-level technical information, suitable for professional technicians and advanced DIY enthusiasts.
        
     
    
        
            Illustrations:
        
        
            Includes hundreds of illustrations, diagrams, and photos for visual guidance.
        
     
    
        
            Special Tools:
        
        
            Lists and descriptions of specialized tools required for certain procedures.
        
     
    
        
            Torque Specifications:
        
        
            Detailed torque specifications for all fasteners.
        
     
    
        
            Clearances Tolerances:
        
        
            Precise specifications for component clearances and tolerances.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Crash Test Era:
        
        
            No formal ANCAP or NHTSA ratings available for this specific period and model, but general safety was improving in the automotive industry.
        
     
    
    
        
            ABS:
        
        
            Available on higher trim levels as an option.
        
     
    
    
        
            Airbags:
        
        
            Driver airbag standard on most models from mid-cycle; passenger airbag optional or later standard.
        
     
    
        
            Seatbelts:
        
        
            Front and rear seatbelts, with pre-tensioners possibly available on later models.
        
     
 
    
    
    
        
            Oil Change:
        
        
            Every 7,500 km or 6 months (whichever comes first).
        
     
    
        
            Air Filter:
        
        
            Inspect every 15,000 km, replace as needed or every 30,000 km.
        
     
    
        
            Spark Plugs:
        
        
            Replace every 45,000-60,000 km (depending on plug type).
        
     
    
    
        
            Engine Oil:
        
        
            API SG or SH, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (check manual for specific viscosity by temperature).
        
     
    
        
            Coolant:
        
        
            Mitsubishi DiaQueen Super Long Life Coolant (or equivalent ethylene glycol based coolant with corrosion inhibitor), mixed 50/50 with distilled water.
        
     
    
        
            Transmission Fluid Auto:
        
        
            DIA QUEEN ATF-SP II M (or equivalent Dexron III compatible ATF).
        
     
    
        
            Brake Fluid:
        
        
            DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.
        
     
    
    
        
            Common Problems Engine:
        
        
            Head gasket leaks (particularly on early V6s), minor oil leaks from seals, potential valve stem seal wear.
        
     
    
        
            Common Problems Transmission:
        
        
            Automatic transmission harshness or slipping (fluid and filter changes are critical), manual clutch wear.
        
     
    
        
            Common Problems Electrical:
        
        
            Faulty window regulators, intermittent electrical issues due to aging wiring and connectors, dashboard warning lights.
        
     
    
        
            Common Problems Suspension:
        
        
            Worn ball joints and tie rod ends, worn sway bar links, noisy strut mounts.