Mitsubishi Oil Filter

[mfoster]

Here's a research project for someone. For those of us that want to change our own oil we should also change the filter. The Mitsubishi oil filter number is 1230A040. Can someone find a FRAM, Purolator, etc. part number so we don't have to go the whole way back to the dealer for an oil filter.

Thanks in advance.

[Old smart]

I tried NAPA, Autozone, and CarQuest locally. They can't reference the number. But it is now a common spin-on filter, and with one in hand you can probably match it or come very close to it by comparing diameter and depth. My own plan of action when I finally receive my car is to get an additional filter at delivery (I then have one in hand), and change the oil and filter at 100 miles. Hopefully, the car will be delivered with fossil oil which I would use during a 5000 mile break-in period, then change oil and filter again and continue with full synthetic. It is possible that I may be disappointed as I believe the Gen Is had full synthetic specified from the outset.

[jwight]

Lots of stuff we don't know that should eventually end up in the FAQ section (what's happening with that?) Filter numbers, bulbs, etc. All should be in the owners manual - which we don't have yet. I have a feeling it's going to be awhile before the aftermarket world catches up with the 451. Wonder if the Canadian dealers have all this info already?

fish, I agree on the 100 mile change but plan to switch to Mobil 1 at that point and keep going. A magnetic drain plug would be nice also if we can find one.

[DaveInTexas]

Here's a write up from Evilution, one of the British mod shops.

http://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php...=78&men=engine

[jonnysan]

Originally Posted by DaveInTexas

Here's a write up from Evilution, one of the British mod shops.

http://www.evilution.co.uk/index.php...=78&men=engine

Dave...
I don't think any of that applies to the 451 US version as it already has a spin-on filter and a base built into the block.... I might be wrong but I seem to remember that from the Road tour.

[Old smart]

I think we are going to find that "evilution" will remain focused on the Gen I 450 (which uses an entirely different oil filter setup). It looks like "FQ101": http://www.fq101.co.uk/ will become our best English-speaking overseas technical guidance for the Gen II 451s.

My reason for hoping to use fossil oil for 5k is it will give the lower end a good, smooth wear-in for best performance and mileage. It is difficult to break-in an engine on synthetic.

[DaveInTexas]

Originally Posted by jonnysan

Dave...
I don't think any of that applies to the 451 US version as it already has a spin-on filter and a base built into the block.... I might be wrong but I seem to remember that from the Road tour.

Yeah, you are correct. I didn't catch that untill I looked at it more carefully. Looking at the adapter, you can seed the threads on the outside of the adapter where it screws into the cap placement of the old filter cover.

[jwight]

Originally Posted by fishrdnc

It is difficult to break-in an engine on synthetic.

Well, I don't know about other engines but I've broken in 3 C5 Corvette engines with Mobil 1 and have had no problems/issues. Not trying to start an argument, just passing on personal experience with those cars/engines.

[Nicholas]

"My reason for hoping to use fossil oil for 5k is it will give the lower end a good, smooth wear-in for best performance and mileage. It is difficult to break-in an engine on synthetic." A lot of "top end" manufactures now introduce their models with Mobil 1 Synthetic already installed...something to consider.

[Old smart]

Could be; it is just that we found with the competition Caterham crossflows and twin-cams that we got a more consistant break-in across all the rotating components with a first dose of fossil. 5K is a bit of miles, but I would put the second oil change at that point for a street car. The Caterhams actually got the change-over after the first internal inspection at about 500.