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Fluids and Lubricants
The following are approximate capacities. The actual refill capacities may be slightly different. When refilling, follow the procedures described elsewhere in this manual
Fluid typeCapacity (approximate)Recommended Fluids/Lubricants
Metric
Measure
US
Measure
Imperial
Measure
Engine oil
Drain and refill
With
oil filter change
5.1 5-3/8 qt4-1/2 qt
  • Genuine "MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE MOTOR OIL SP 0W-20" (or equivalent, or higher) is recommended.
  • If the above motor oil (or engine oil) is not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN (or higher) motor oil (or engine oil) may be used. Damage caused by the use of motor oil (or engine oil) other than as recommended is not covered under Mitsubishi Motor's New Vehicle Limited warranty. For additional information, see "Engine oil and oil filter recommendation".
Without
oil filter change
4.8 5-1/8 qt4-1/4 qt
Dry engine
(engine overhaul)
6.4 6-3/4 qt5-5/8 qt
Engine coolant (with reservoir tank)9.4 9-9/10 qt8-3/10 qt
  • MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE SUPER LONG LIFE COOLANT PREMIUM or equivalent
Reservoir tank0.8 7/8 qt3/4 qt
CVT fluid7.4 7-7/8 qt6-1/2 qt
  • MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE CVTF-J4
  • Use only "Mitsubishi Motors Genuine CVTF-J4" transmission fluid to ensure optimum transmission performance.
Transfer oil0.31 5/8 pt1/2 pt
  • Nissan Genuine Differential Oil Hypoid Super-S GL-5 synthetic 75W-90 or equivalent
Differential gear oil0.5 1 pt7/8 pt
  • Nissan Genuine HYPOID FLUID·S1 GL-5 75W-80 or equivalent
Brake fluid
  • Brake Fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4
  • Available in mainland U.S.A. through a Mitsubishi Motors dealer.
Multi-purpose grease
  • NLGI No. 2 (Lithium soap base)