Type and properties of working fluids
Note. Listed below are the lubricants and fluids recommended by the vehicle manufacturer at the time of writing this manual. More recent information can be obtained from the company's authorized service stations.
Engine oil
Type - API Grade SH or SJ Gasoline Motor Oil
Viscosity
Note. Manufacturing company (Mitsubishi) recommend using SAE 5W-30 engine oil for all climatic conditions; in temperate and hot zones, SAE 10W-30 oil is allowed.
Attention! Pay attention to the terms of the new car warranty 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
Manual Transmission Gear Oil - Hypoid Gear Oil SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90W (class GL-4 and above according to API)
ATF for AT
ATF Mercon®
Transfer case oil (all-wheel drive Galant)
Hypoid gear oil SAE 75W-85W or 75W-90W (class GL-4 and above according to API)
Oil for rear final drive differential (all-wheel drive Galant)
API class GL-5 and above
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 lubricant
Lithium-based multi-purpose grease NGLI No2
Note. In case of discrepancy with the data given on the VECI label, preference should be given to the latter
Brake system
The minimum allowable thickness of the friction linings of the disc brake pads, mm - 1.6
The minimum allowable thickness of the friction linings of the drum brake shoes, mm - 1.6
Tightening force of threaded connections, Nm
Hollow bolt of nipple connection of the upper fuel line on the fuel filter | 30 |
Union nut of the nipple connection of the lower fuel line on the fuel filter | 35 |
Fuel filter mounting bolts | 14 |
Drain plug crankcase manual transmission | 30 |
Filler/control plug of the gearbox crankcase | |
Drain plug crankcase AT | 30÷35 |
AT filter mounting bolts on the valve assembly | 7 |
Bolts of fastening of the pallet crankcase AT | 10÷12 |
Final drive differential drain plug (models with AT) | 30÷35 |
Transfer case drain plug | 32 |
Filler / control plug of the transfer case | 32 |
Drain plug of a case of differential of the main transfer of the back bridge (all-wheel drive Galant) | 32 |
Filler / control plug of the crankcase of the differential of the main gear of the rear axle (all-wheel drive Galant) | 32 |
Volumes of working fluids, l*
* All volumes are approximate only. When making adjustments, refer to the level marks.