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.
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT, StandardFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Quick Lookups: Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 5.50 OZS. | 0.16 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 0.94 LBS. | 0.42 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 3.0L Eng | 8.80 QTS. | 8.32 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DIAMOND SP III | S | ||
| Brake Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Clutch Fluid | N/A | N/A | DOT 3 or DOT 4 Brake Fluid | As required. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 3.0L Eng | 9.60 QTS. | 9.08 L | 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water | Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 4.32 QTS. | 4.08 L | API - SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 | ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. | S | |
| Engine Oil | w/o Filter | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | API - SAE 5W-20 or 5W-30 | ILSAC certification symbol or conforming to the API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 16.40 GALS. | 62.08 L | S | ||||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | 3.0L Eng | 3.00 QTS. | 2.83 L | API - GL-4, SAE 75W, 85W or 75W-90 | S | ||
| Power Steering Fluid | 1.30 QTS. | 1.23 L | MITSUBISHI Power Steering Fluid | S | |||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | 4.20 QTS. | 3.97 L | Use commercially-available windshield washer fluid only. | 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.
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