Maintenance Specifications (Mitsubishi Galant 6)

Type and properties of working fluids

Note: The lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing are listed below. More up-to-date information can be obtained from the company's authorized service stations.

Engine oil

Type - Universal motor oil for gasoline engines of class SH or SJ according to API

Note: Manufacturer (Mitsubishi) recommend using SAE 5W-30 engine oil for all climate conditions; in moderate and hot climates, it is permissible to use SAE 10W-30 oil.

Attention! Pay attention to the warranty conditions of the new car regarding the use of synthetic motor oils!

Fuel

SOHC engines - Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 87

DOHC engines - Unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 91

Transmission oil for manual transmissions - Hypoid transmission oil SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90W (class GL-4 and higher according to API)

ATF for AT

ATF Mercon®

Transfer Case Oil (4WD Galant)

Hypoid transmission oil SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90W (class GL-4 and higher according to API)

Rear axle differential oil (all-wheel drive Galant)

API class GL-5 and higher

For ambient temperatures above -23°C - SAE 90, 85W-90 or 80W-90

For temperature range from -23°C to -34°C — SAE 80W or 80W-90

For temperatures below -34°C — SAE 75W

Chassis Grease

NGLI No2 Universal Lithium Based Grease

Note: In case of discrepancy with the data given on the VECI label, the latter shall prevail

Brake system

Minimum permissible thickness of friction linings of disc brake pads, mm — 1.6

Minimum permissible thickness of friction linings of drum brake shoes, mm — 1.6

Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm

Hollow bolt of the union nut of the upper fuel line on the fuel filter	30
Union nut of the union connection of the lower fuel line on the fuel filter	35
Fuel filter mounting bolts	14
Drain plug of the manual transmission crankcase	30
Filler/inspection plug of the manual transmission crankcase
AT crankcase drain plug	30÷35
Bolts for fastening the AT filter to the valve assembly	7
AT oil pan mounting bolts	10÷12
Drain plug for differential final drive (AT models)	30÷35
Transfer case drain plug	32
Transfer case filler/inspection plug	32
Rear axle differential housing drain plug (all-wheel drive Galant)	32
Filler/inspection plug of the differential housing of the rear axle final drive (all-wheel drive Galant)	32

Volumes of working fluids, l*

* All volumes are approximate only. When adjusting, check the level marks.