How To Install: Mishimoto Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7/8/9 Performance Oil Cooler Kit

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Mishimoto, the world leader in performance cooling products, shows you how to install the Direct Fit Oil Cooler Kit for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7/8/9!
The large and efficient Mishimoto 25-row, stacked-plate oil cooler will significantly decrease oil temperatures and reduce oil degradation, resulting in proper lubrication of engine and turbocharger components, even under the stress of competitive driving.
Model Number: MMOC-EVO-01
2001-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7/8/9 Direct-Fit Oil Cooler Kit Installation Instructions
PARTS LIST
4PC | Application-Specific Mounting Brackets
1PC | 25-Row Oil Cooler
1PC | 1’4.5” Stainless Steel Braided Hose w/ -10AN Fittings
1PC | 1’3” Stainless Steel Braided Hose w/ -10AN Fittings
1PC | Banjo Fitting w/ Bolt, M20x-10AN, Black
1PC | m18x-10an straight Mounting Hardware Set
TOOLS NEEDED
1-In Wrench
10mm Wrench
Ratchet
Ratchet Extension
10mm,12mm, 24mm, 27mm Socket
Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
Pop-clip Pliers
Oil Funnel
Oil
Disclaimer
• Please dispose of any liquids properly.
• Allow vehicle to cool completely prior to attempting installation.
• Mishimoto Performance (MP) is not responsible for any vehicle
damage or personal injury due to installation errors, misuse,
or removal of MP products.
• MP always suggests that a trained professional install all
MP products.
• Do not run the engine or drive the vehicle while overheating.
Serious damage may occur.
• Raise vehicle only on jack stands or on a vehicle lift.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
01 | REMOVING THE FRONT BUMPER
1. Jack up the car and secure it on jack stands.
2. Disconnect the bumper from the fender well splash guard by
removing the two pop clips and single 10 mm bolt from each side of the car.
3. Pull back on the fender well splash guard and pull down on the
bumper to unclip it.
4. Remove the two 10 mm bolts hidden behind the covers on the front of
the bumper. These covers are located just above the fog light housings.
5. Pop the hood.
6. Remove the four pop clips from the top of the bumper above the grille.
7. Remove the two 10 mm bolts that hold the front bumper to the
upper radiator support.
8. Remove the front bumper.
9. Remove the oil filter.
10. Unbolt the oil lines from the sandwich plate.
11. Remove the three 12 mm bolts that hold the oil cooler brackets
to the car.
02 | INSTALLING THE MISHIMOTO OIL COOLER
1. Install the mounting brackets to the cooler using the supplied
Mishimoto hardware.
2. Install the oil lines to the Mishimoto cooler.
3. Install the oil cooler into the vehicle using four 12 mm bolts.
4. Install the oil line fittings to the sandwich plate. First connect the
fittings to the sandwich plate, and then connect them to the oil lines.
5. Tighten down all the connections.
6. Reinstall the oil filter
03 | REINSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER
1. Place the front bumper in the correct position.
2. Reinstall the two 10 mm bolts and two pop clips that hold the
front bumper to the upper radiator support.
3. Reinstall the four pop clips above the front grille.
4. Reinstall the two 10 mm bolts hidden behind the covers on the front of
the bumper. These covers are located just above the fog light housings.
5. Reinstall the sides of the bumper.
6. Reinstall the two pop clips and one 10 mm bolt that connect the
fender well splash guard to the bumper, on each side of the car.
7. Refill the system with oil.
8. Check the oil level and add as necessary.
9. Start the vehicle and check for leaks.
10. You have now successfully installed your new Mishimoto oil
cooler kit. Enjoy!

[@stevenorozco3942]

There's another install video that recommends that you make sure your oil filter and new oil cooler are topped off with fresh oil to minimize air in the system. I top off my oil filter with every oil change and it works. It minimizes the "valve clatter or tapping" that Evos are notorious for.

[@mishimoto]

Thanks for pointing this out. I will let our video department know. :)

[@counterforce661]

Did anyone count how many times he says "next"?

[@manueld5212]

👌👌👌

[@ronzsize]

The 4 clips above the grill don't need to be removed. They stay on the bumper when removing the bumper.

[@divinummors]

Might be a dumb question (sorry just getting into vehicles and there systems), but are you required to drain the oil out of the car first? Or does the oil cooler hoses have a close off valve?

[@mishimoto]

Hi Divinum! You just need to let the car cool, no need to drain all the oil, however you will need to remove the oil filter, so have a drain pan near by to catch any oil that drips out. Here's the installation guide for reference: cdn.mishimoto.com/media/productpdf/MMOC-EVO-01_InstallGuide.pdf

[@halifax5309]

Hi I have the same oil cooler installed on my Evo 9, one of the fittings going in to the sandwich plate is leaking I found out today and it’s stressing me out the fact that the oil cooler is fairly new please advice or may be I tighten the bolts properly is there a torque spec for it?

[@mishimoto]

Hey Hali, our team recommends 15-25 ft/lbs for those straight fittings. If you are experiencing any issues, please reach out to our team at [e-mail] or call at 302-762-4501 and we'd be happy to help out!

[@s999geo]

Mitsubishi told me this is a days labour on a Shogun 3.2did 2001

[@tdyzzle18]

Would this fit on the 02 oz rally?

[@mishimoto]

Theo Garrett Hello! We have not confirmed fitment for that application; a Mishimoto Universal Oil Cooler Kit might work best for you. Please feel free to email us at [e-mail] and we will help fit the perfect fit. Have a great day!