Timing Belt - Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual

Vehicle care and maintenance
Exhaust system
WARNING
!
Carbon monoxide gas from your vehicle's exhaust is
poisonous. Breathing these fumes can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
The best way to keep carbon monoxide gas from entering
inside your vehicle is to have the engine exhaust system prop-
erly serviced.
Have a competent mechanic inspect the complete exhaust sys-
tem and nearby body areas for broken, damaged, deteriorated,
or mispositioned parts if you notice any of the following:
A change in the sound of the exhaust system
The smell of exhaust fumes inside the vehicle
The underside or rear of the vehicle is damaged
Also check the exhaust system each time the vehicle is raised
for lubrication, oil changes, or required service. Any open
seams or loose connections could let dangerous exhaust fumes
seep into the cargo area and passenger compartments.
Check for any of the following conditions:
Check for holes or exhaust gas leaks caused by corrosion
7 or damage.
Check the joints and connections for looseness or exhaust
gas leaks.
Check the rubber hangers and brackets for damage.
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Timing belt

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The timing belt should be replaced with a new one at the mile-
age listed in the "WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL".
Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch
The hood lock release mechanism and hood safety catch should
be checked, cleaned, and oiled when needed for easy move-
ment and to stop rust and wear. Use Multipurpose Grease
NLGI Grade 2 sparingly for all sliding parts of the hood latch
and release lever. Work the grease into the hood lock mecha-
nism until all the movable surfaces are covered.
Also, put a light coat of the same grease on the safety catch
wherever moving parts touch.
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