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Maintenance Information: Specifications Mitsubishi Galant VIII

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

MaterialConditionSpecification
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Less Than 0°F (-18°C) To 100°F (38°C)SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil (1)Ambient Temperature Above 0°F (-18°C) To Over 100°F (38°C)SAE 10W-30
Power Steering FluidAllAutomatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II
Engine CoolantAll50/50 Mixture Of Distilled Water & Ethylene Glycol
Manual TransaxleAllAPI Classification GL-4 SAE 75W-85W Or 75W-90
Automatic TransaxleAllDIAMOND ATF SP II Or Equivalent
Brake FluidAllConforming To DOT 3 Or DOT 4
Clutch FluidAllConforming To DOT 3 Or DOT 4
Transaxle Linkage, Parking BrakeCable Mechan- ism, Hood Lock & Hook,Door Latches Seat AdjustersAllMultipurpose Grease NLGI Grade 2
Door Hinges, Deck Lid HingesAllEngine Oil
A/C RefrigerantAllHFC-134a
(1) SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if the Ambient Temperature is above 0° F (-18° C).
(1)SAE 5W-30 engine oil is preferred. SAE 10W-30 may be used if the Ambient Temperature is above 0° F (-18° C).

LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS

FLUID CAPACITIES

ItemConditionSpecification
Engine OilOil Pan4.2 Qts. (4.0L)
Engine OilOil Filter0.32 Qts. (0.3L)
Engine CoolantDrained; With Reserve Tank8.1 Qts. (6.7L)
Manual TransaxleDrained2.1 Qts. (2.0L)
Automatic Transaxle2.4L: Drained6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Automatic Transaxle2.5L: Drained9.1 Qts. (8.6L)
Power SteeringDrained1.0 Qts. (0.9L)
A/C RefrigerantDrained680 g
Fuel TankCapacity16.9 gal (64L)
(1) Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick to measure level.
(1)Capacities are recommended or calculated levels. Always use dipstick to measure level.

FLUID CAPACITIES (1)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel TypeFt. Lbs. (N.m.)
Steel & Aluminum65-80 (90-110)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

CAUTIONWhen battery is disconnected, vehicles equipped with computers may lose memory data. When battery power is restored, driveability problems may exist on some vehicles. These vehicles may require a relearn procedure. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in the GENERAL INFORMATION Section.