Mitsubishi oil and fluids

What oil does a Mitsubishi take?

The oil each Mitsubishi engine takes and how many quarts an oil change with filter needs, for 9 engines — from Mitsubishi's own US owner's manuals where they're published, each with its source. Look your car up by VIN for the exact engine, or find it in the list below.

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By engine

1.2 three-cylinder gasoline (3A9 family) — Mirage, Mirage G4 · 2018–2021

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN or higher if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2018–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN or higher oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2018–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent
Reported · desk researchSource
Capacity incl. 0.53 qt (0.5 L) reserve tank: M/T 4.2 qt (4.0 L), CVT 4.8 qt (4.6 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Mirage (2018-2021), Mirage G4 (2018-2021)

1.5 MIVEC turbo I4 gasoline (4B4 family) — Eclipse Cross (2018) · 2018–2018

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(6 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
Capacity incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 6.3 qt (6.0 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Eclipse Cross 1.5T (2018)

2.0 MIVEC I4 gasoline (4B11) — Outlander Sport · 2018–2021

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN or higher if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2019–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN or higher oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2019–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent
Reported · desk researchSource
Capacity incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 7.9 qt (7.5 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Outlander Sport 2.0 (2018-2021)

2.4 MIVEC I4 gasoline (4B12) — Outlander Sport · 2018–2021

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN or higher if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2019–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN or higher oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2019–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent
Reported · desk researchSource
Capacity incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 7.9 qt (7.5 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Outlander Sport 2.4 (2018-2021)

2.4 MIVEC I4 gasoline (4J12) — Outlander (2018) · 2018–2018

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(6 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
2.4 liter models, incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 6.3 qt (6.0 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Outlander 2.4 (2018)

2.5 I4 gasoline — Outlander (2022-2023, new generation) · 2022–2023

Engine oil
API SN, ILSAC GF-5 · 0W-20(2022–2022)
Reported · desk researchSource
'Genuine "MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE MOTOR OIL SN 0W-20" (or equivalent) is recommended. If not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-5 SN motor oil may be used.' Damage from other oils is not covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Engine oil
API SP · 0W-20(2023–2023)
Reported · desk researchSource
'Genuine "MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE MOTOR OIL SP 0W-20" (or equivalent, or higher) is recommended. If not available, a synthetic SP 0W-20 (or higher) motor oil may be used.'
Oil change with filter
5.38 quarts (5.1 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
'Engine oil — Drain and refill — With oil filter change: 5.1 L / 5-3/8 qt (US) / 4-1/2 qt (Imp)'; without oil filter change 4.8 L / 5-1/8 qt. Printed fraction 5-3/8 stored as 5.375. Same in the 2022 and 2023 manuals.
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(9.4 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
Factory fill is a pre-diluted 50% Super Long Life Coolant Premium / 50% water. Engine coolant with reservoir 9.4 L (9-9/10 US qt). The US 2023 Warranty & Maintenance Manual: 'Use only MITSUBISHI MOTORS Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent with proper mixture ratio of 50% anti-freeze and 50% demineralized or distilled water.'
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE BRAKE FLUID SUPER4 (DOT 4), or DOT 3 / DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE BRAKE FLUID SUPER4 (DOT 4) or conforming to brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4.'

Used in: Outlander 2.5 (2022-2023)

3.0 V6 gasoline (6B31) — Outlander GT (2018) · 2018–2018

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2018–2018)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(9 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
3.0 liter models, incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 9.5 qt (9.0 L).
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Outlander 3.0 GT S-AWC (2018)

Outlander PHEV 2.4 gasoline engine (2023, new generation) · 2023–2023

Engine oil
API SP, ILSAC GF-6A · 0W-20(2023–2023)
Reported · desk researchSource
'Genuine "MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE MOTOR OIL SP 0W-20" (or equivalent, or higher) is recommended. If not available, a synthetic 0W-20 GF-6A SP (or higher) motor oil may be used.'
Oil change with filter
5 quarts (4.7 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
'Engine oil — Drain and refill — With oil filter change: 4.7 L / 5 qt (US) / 4-1/8 qt (Imp)'; without oil filter change 4.4 L / 4-5/8 qt.
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(8.8 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
Engine coolant with reservoir 8.8 L (9-1/4 US qt). Factory fill 50% Super Long Life Coolant Premium / 50% water, or 30/70 depending on the country.
Brake fluid
DOT 4 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE BRAKE FLUID SUPER4 (DOT 4), or DOT 3 / DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE BRAKE FLUID SUPER4 (DOT 4) or conforming to brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4.'

Used in: Outlander PHEV (2023)

Outlander PHEV gasoline engine (2020-2022 generation) · 2020–2022

Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SN if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2020–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SN oil may be used.
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2020–2020)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.'
Engine oil
ILSAC certified (starburst); API SP if ILSAC oil unavailable · 0W-20(2022–2022)
Reported · desk researchSource
Manual: 'Mitsubishi Motors recommends using only engine oils with the ILSAC certification symbol'; 'Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is recommended for optimum fuel economy and cold weather starting.' If ILSAC-certified oil cannot be found, an API SP oil may be used. (2022 manual)
Engine oil
ILSAC certified · 5W-20(2022–2022)
Reported · desk researchSource
'If Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil is not available, 5W-20 grade oils displaying the ILSAC certification can be used. However, Mitsubishi Motors Genuine 0W-20 Synthetic Engine Oil should be used at the next oil change.' (2022 manual)
Coolant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Long Life Coolant Premium or equivalent(7.5 liters)
Reported · desk researchSource
Engine coolant incl. 0.69 qt (0.65 L) reserve tank: 7.9 qt (7.5 L); the PHEV also has a separate rear-motor coolant circuit.
Brake fluid
DOT 3 or DOT 4 · Brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4
Reported · desk researchSource
'Use the (recommended) brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4. The reservoir cap must be tightly sealed to keep dirt and water out.'

Used in: Outlander PHEV (2020-2022)

Manufacturer-published figures link to the maker's document. "Reported" figures come from a dealer or a parts catalog and haven't been confirmed by the maker. Nothing here has been checked against your car — confirm with your owner's manual or a dealer reading the VIN.

Common questions

What oil does a Mitsubishi take?

It depends on the engine. Across the 9 Mitsubishi engines we hold, the grades named are mostly 0W-20, 5W-20. Find your engine above, or enter your VIN for the exact match.

How many quarts of oil does a Mitsubishi take?

Between 5 and 5.38 quarts for an oil change with filter, depending on the engine — each engine's figure is listed above with its source.

Oil type and capacity by make