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Engine Controls - Specifications Mitsubishi Eclipse I

Specifications 3 illustrations ~179 words

INTRODUCTION

Use this article to quickly find specifications related to servicing and on-vehicle adjustments. This is a quick reference article to use when you are familiar with an adjustment procedure and only need a specification.

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationAmp. Hr. Rating
Eclipse50
Galant40

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQuantity
Automatic Transaxle (1)
Galant
AWD6.9 Qts. (6.5L)
Except AWD6.4 Qts. (6.0L)
Eclipse
Except Turbo6.4 Qts. (6.0L)
Turbo7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank)
Eclipse
1.8L6.6 Qts. (6.2L)
2.0L7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
Galant7.6 Qts. (7.2L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter)
Eclipse4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
Galant
SOHC4.1 Qts. (3.9L)
DOHC(2) 4.6 Qts. (4.3L)
Differential (SAE 80W-90/API GL-5)1.5 Pts. (.7L)
Manual Transaxle (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)
Eclipse
F5M221.9 Qts. (1.8L)
F5M33 & W5M332.4 Qts. (2.3L)
Galant
AWD2.4 Qts. (2.3L)
FWD
F5M221.9 Qts. (1.8L)
F5M312.4 Qts. (2.3L)
Power Steering (Dexron-II)1.9 Pts. (.9L)
Transfer Case (SAE 75W-85/API GL-4)1.2Pts. (.6L)
(1) Fill with Mitsubishi Plus, Mopar Plus or Dexron-II type automatic transmission fluid. (2) Add 1.0 pt. (.5L) with oil cooler.
(1)Fill with Mitsubishi Plus, Mopar Plus or Dexron-II type automatic transmission fluid.
(2)Add 1.0 pt. (.5L) with oil cooler.

FLUID CAPACITIES

Replacement Intervals - Eclipse

ComponentMiles
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid30,000
Belts30,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses50,000
Oil
Non-Turbo7500
Turbo5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo15,000
Turbo10,000
Spark Plugs30,000
Timing Belt60,000

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - ECLIPSE

Replacement Intervals - Galant

ComponentMiles
Air Filter30,000
Automatic Transaxle Fluid30,000
Belts30,000
Coolant30,000
Fuel & Vapor Hoses50,000
Oil
Non-Turbo7500
Turbo5000
Oil Filter
Non-Turbo15,000
Turbo10,000
Rear Axle Fluid30,000
Spark Plugs30,000
Timing & Balance Shaft Belts60,000

REPLACEMENT INTERVALS - GALANT

Drive Belt Adjustment - Eclipse

ApplicationDeflection (1) New Belt In. (mm)Deflection (1) Used Belt In. (mm)
1.8L
Alternator.25-.31 (6.3-7.8).37 (9.3)
A/C.19-.21 (4.8-5.5).23-.27 (5.8-6.8)
P/S.23-.35 (5.8-8.8)(2)
2.0L
Alternator.29-.35 (7.3-8.8).39 (10.0)
A/C.19-.21 (4.8-5.5).23-.27 (5.8-6.8)
P/S.23-.35 (5.8-8.8)(2)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run. (2) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(2)Information not available from manufacturer.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - ECLIPSE

Drive Belt Adjustment - Galant

ApplicationDeflection (1) New Belt In. (mm)Deflection (1) Used Belt In. (mm)
Alternator Belt.29-.35 (7.3-8.8).39 (10.0)
A/C Belt.19-.21 (4.8-5.5).23-.27 (5.8-6.8)
(1) With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.
(1)With 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied midway on belt run.

BELT ADJUSTMENT - GALANT

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

Application (1)Specification
Compression Ratio
1.8L (VIN T)9.0:1
2.0L (VIN R)
Eclipse9.0:1
Galant9.8:1
2.0L (VIN U)7.8:1
2.0L (VIN V)8.5:1
Compression Pressure
1.8L (VIN T)185 psi (13.0 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L (VIN R)
Eclipse192 psi (13.4 kg/cm 2 )
Galant220 psi (15.4 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L (VIN U)164 psi (11.5 kg/cm 2 )
2.0L (VIN V)178 psi (12.5 kg/cm 2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders14 psi (1.0 kg/cm 2 )
(1) See ENGINE/VIN ID article in the this Section for VIN information.
(1)See ENGINE/VIN ID article in the this Section for VIN information.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Note. Valve adjustment is not required on these models.

IGNITION COIL

ApplicationPrimarySecondary
1.8L (VIN T).9-1.219,000-27,000
2.0L (VIN R)
Eclipse.9-1.219,000-27,000
Galant.77-.9510,300-13,900
2.0L (VIN U)
Eclipse.70-.8611,300-15,300
Galant.77-.9510,300-13,900
2.0L (VIN V).72-.8810,890-13,310

IGNITION COIL RESISTANCE - Ohms @ 68°F (20°C)

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

Application (1)Ohms
1.8L (VIN T)
Coil Wire(2)
No. 1 Wire10,100
No. 2 Wire11,500
No. 3 Wire12,000
No. 4 Wire13,000
2.0L (VIN R & U)
Coil WireNot Used
No. 1 Wire5800
No. 2 Wire8400
No. 3 Wire10,600
No. 4 Wire9700
2.0L (VIN V) Galant
Coil WireNot Used
No. 1 Wire10,100
No. 2 Wire11,800
No. 3 Wire11,800
No. 4 Wire14,200
(1) See ENGINE/VIN ID article in the this section for VIN information. (2) Information not available from manufacturer.
(1)See ENGINE/VIN ID article in the this section for VIN information.
(2)Information not available from manufacturer.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationNippondenso No.
1.8L (VIN T)W20EPR-11
2.0L (VIN R & V) Eclipse & GalantW20EPR-11
2.0L (VIN U) Eclipse & GalantW20EPR

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap In. (mm)Torque Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Eclipse (2.0L Turbo).028-.031 (.7-.8)15-21 (20-30)
All Others.039-.043 (1.0-1.1)15-21 (20-30)

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

FIRING ORDER

WARNINGOn many models, improper arrangement of spark plug wires will cause miss firing and surge during high-speed operation. Ensure spark plug wires are routed as shown.

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (1.8L SOHC)
Scheme 1: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (1.8L SOHC)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (2.0L SOHC)
Scheme 2: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (2.0L SOHC)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (2.0L DOHC)
Scheme 3: Firing Order & Plug Wire Routing (2.0L DOHC)

IGNITION TIMING

Application(1) Basic(2) (3) Actual
1.8L Eclipse5 @ 600-80010 @ 600-800
2.0L
Eclipse5 @ 650-8508 @ 650-850
Galant
SOHC3-7 @ 650-85010 @ 650-850
DOHC3-7 @ 650-8508 @ 650-850
DOHC Turbo3-7 @ 700-90012 @ 700-900
(1) With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected. (2) With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate. (3) If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.
(1)With ignition timing adjustment connector grounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) disconnected.
(2)With ignition timing adjustment connector ungrounded or vacuum hose (farthest from distributor) connected. Ignition timing may fluctuate.
(3)If vehicle altitude is more than 2300 ft. above sea level, actual timing may be advanced.

IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationAt Idle w/VacuumAt Idle w/o Vacuum
Eclipse (Turbo)
Man. Transmission27 (1.8)36-38 (2.5-2.6)
Auto. Transmission33 (2.3)41-46 (2.8-3.2)
Galant (DOHC Turbo)27 (1.8)36-38 (2.5-2.6)

REGULATED FUEL PRESSURE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Non-Turbo13-16
Turbo2-3

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS)

Application(1) Volts
Galant.35-.65
Eclipse.48-.52
(1) At idle.
(1)At idle.

TPS SPECIFICATIONS

See also:
• ENGINE/VIN ID