2002 Mitsubishi Lancer LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications: Capacities

NOTE: Refill capacities are approximate. Correct fluid level should be determined by mark on dipstick, if applicable.
FLUID CAPACITIES

Application Quantity
Automatic Transaxle (1)
Diamante 8.9 Qts. (8.4L)
Eclipse & Galant
2.4L 8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
3.0L 8.9 Qts. (8.5L)
Lancer & Mirage 8.1 Qts. (7.7L)
Automatic Transmission (1)
Montero 10.2 Qts. (9.7L)
Montero Sport 9.8 Qts. (9.3L)
Cooling System (Includes Heater & Reserve Tank)
Diamante (2) 10.0 Qts. (9.5L)
Eclipse & Galant
2.4L (3) 7.4 Qts. (7.0L)
3.0L (3) 8.5 Qts. (8.0L)
Lancer (3) 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
Mirage
1.5L (3) 5.3 Qts. (5.0L)
1.8L (3) 6.3 Qts. (6.0L)
Montero (4) 9.5 Qts. (9.7L)
Montero Sport
With Rear Heater (3) 10.2 Qts. (10.0L)
Without Rear Heater (3) 9.5 Qts. (9.0L)
Crankcase (Includes Filter) (5)
Diamante, Eclipse & Galant 4.5 Qts. (4.3L)
Lancer 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Mirage
1.5L 3.5 Qts. (3.3L)
1.8L 4.0 Qts. (3.8L)
Montero (6) 5.2 Qts. (4.9L)
Montero Sport
3.0L 4.7 Qts. (4.5L)
3.5L 4.8 Qts. (4.6L)
Differential (7)
Montero
Front 1.3 Qts. (1.2L)
Rear 1.7 Qts. (1.6L)
Montero Sport
Front 1.0 Qt. (.9L)
Rear
3.0L 2.8 Qts. (2.6L)
3.5L 3.4 Qts. (3.2L)
Manual Transaxle (8)
Eclipse
2.4L 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
3.0L 3.0 Qts. (2.8L)
Lancer 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
Mirage
1.5L 2.2 Qts. (2.1L)
1.8L 2.3 Qts. (2.2L)
Power Steering
Diamante (9) 1.9 Pts. (0.9L)
Eclipse & Galant (9) 2.5 Pts. (1.2L)
Lancer (1) 1.1 Pts. (0.5L)
Mirage (9) 1.9 Pts. (0.9L)
Montero (10) 2.1 Pts. (1.0L)
Montero Sport (10) 2.1 Pts. (1.0L)
Transfer Case (11)
Montero 5.9 Pts. (2.8L)
Montero Sport 5.0 Pts. (2.5L)
(1) Use Diamond ATF SP III.
(2) Use Dia-Queen Long-Life coolant or high quality ethylene glycol coolant.
(3) Use Mitsubishi genuine coolant or equivalent.
(4) Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant.
(5) Use EOLCS certified, API SJ EC or SJ/CD EC rated SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil.
(6) Includes cooler.
(7) If conventional differential, use API GL-5 or higher rated 80W-90 hypoid gear oil. If limited slip differential, use Mitsubishi Genuine Gear Oil (8149630EX) or equivalent.
(8) Use API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 75W-85W hypoid gear oil.
(9) Use Mitsubishi power steering fluid.
(10) Use Dexron II.
(11) Use API GL-4 SAE 75W-90 or 75W/85W gear oil.
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