I need to do a oil change in my 96 2.6L magna how much oil do i need

did you try closest petrol/gas station?

the ticking noise usually points to a lifter or lifters sticking, they bleed down when sitting for a while.
some times an oil flush might do the trick , or change the lifters?
good luck

We do not have access to the readio security codes, please see the dealer.

Spark plug leads need to be good as high resistance in a lead can cause coil problems, which in turn can cause high hydrocarbon readings to damage O2 Sensor and overheat and melt the CAT. In fact any miss be it plug, valve, lead, coil or compression will lead to O2 Sensor and CAT damage.

You could try stp stop smoke,engine oil additive, but as you know this is a temporary thing to do, and it will propably smoke even worse, at first, until it puts a seal around the worn parts.

just drain the oil and change the oil filter ,refill to the level ,start engine and then re check the oil level

Need to fix starter motor on a magna TF executive but cant find it could you tell us where it would be located

approx 4.5 quarts, with filter. add 4 and then run it and shut off, then top it off to full mark.

hi how to I fill up my transmission oil on a 1997 mitsubishi magna

MAGNA 1996 TE you have to pull down all covers of front of motor remove rh wheel and inner plastic protecters to access crank wheel remove crank wheel. rh engine mount and two outer belts lower/lift engine to remove timing belt pulleys ect.remove timing belt to access waterpump lots of labour can email photos if any one needs an idea .of whats involved when replacing water pump. best get a timing belt kit and replace belt ,pulleys as well. then good for 100.0000 kms and plugs as well platium ones by doing on your own can save 800 to 1000 dollars just be carful not to move pulleys on timing belt . good luck i posted this after i had no response .a desiel mechanic guided me though the ordeal a lot of labour for a waterpump it took me 8 hrs straight to do . hope this is useful i didnt need timing kit just belt total cost if you do job $350.00 i got quoted $1500 by mechanic
$25 COOLANT
$300 TIMING BELT KIT OR $100 FOR BELT ALONE
$95( WATER PUMP NON GEN SUPERCHEAP AUTO)( GENUINE MITS $300 TOO MUCH$$$)
$90 PLUGS PLATIUM
$30 OIL
$7 OIL FILTER
$10 GASKET GLUE