Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1992 Mitsubishi Montero LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.75 LBS. | 0.79 KG | R-12 | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 7.90 QTS. | 7.47 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DIAMOND SP or MITSUBISHI Automatic Transmission Fluid Plus | S | |||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Front Axle | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | API - GL-5 or higher, SAE 90W or 80W | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle,w/LSD | 2.70 QTS. | 2.55 L | API - GL-5 or higher, SAE 90W or 80W | S | ||
| Differential Gear Oil | Rear Axle,w/o LSD | 2.70 QTS. | 2.55 L | MITSUBISHI Gear Oil | Part No. 8149630 EX. | S | |
| Engine Coolant | 10.00 QTS. | 9.46 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | Includes: .5 qt. for coolant reserve tank. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 5.00 QTS. | 4.73 L | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-20/30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.50 QTS. | 4.25 L | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-20/30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Oil Cooler | 4.32 QTS. | 4.08 L | API - SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-20/30/40 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | S | ||
| Fuel Tank | 24.00 GALS. | 90.84 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 2.60 QTS. | 2.46 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W, 85W, 80W | S | |||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.10 QTS. | 1.04 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON II | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | 2.40 QTS. | 2.27 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W-90 or 75W, 85W | S | |||
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.