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Mitsubishi Eclipse / Eclipse Spyder (2000-2002). Service and repair manual - part 8

GENERAL DATA AND SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL <BODY AND CHASSIS>

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<ECLIPSE SPYDER>

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

AC002712

ITEMS

GS
HNHEL 4D

GS
HRHEL 4D

GT
NGEL4M

GT
RGEL4M

Vehicle
dimension mm
(in)

Overall length

4,455 (175.4)

Overall width

1,750 (68.9)

Overall height
(unladen)

1,340 (52.8)

Wheelbase

2,560 (100.8)

Tread-front

1,510 (59.4)

Tread-rear

1,510 (59.4)

Overhang-front

975 (38.4)

Overhang-rear

8920 (36.2)

920 (36.2)

Minimum running
ground clearance

163 (6.4)

165 (6.5)

Vehicle weight
kg (lb)

Curb weight

1,395 (3,075)

1,425 (3,142)

1485 (3,274)

1515 (3,340)

Gross vehicle weight
rating

1,770 (3,903)

1,855 (4,090)

Gross axle weight
rating-front

1,010 (2,227)

1,085 (2,392)

Gross axle weight
rating-rear

810 (1,786)

820 (1,808)

Seating capacity

Engine

Model No.

4G64

6G72

Piston displacement

2.4L

3.0L

Transaxle

Model No.

F5M42

F4A42

F5M51

F4A51

Type

5-speed
manual

4-speed
automatic

5-speed
manual

4-speed
automatic

Fuel system

Fuel supply system

Electronic controlled multiport fuel injection

TIGHTENING TORQUE

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TIG H TEN IN G TO R Q U E

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Each torque value in the table is a standard value for
tightening under the following conditions.

1. Bolts, nuts and washers are all made of steel and

plated with zinc.

2. The threads and bearing surface of bolts and

nuts are all in dry condition.

The values in the table are not applicable:

1. If toothed washers are inserted.
2. If plastic parts are fastened.
3. If bolts are tightened to plastic or die-cast

inserted nuts.

4. If self-tapping screws or self-locking nuts are

used

Standard bolt and nut tightening torque

Flange bolt and nut tightening torque

THREAD SIZE

STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE

NOMINAL BOLT
DIAMETER (mm)

PITCH
(mm)

HEAD MARK "4"

HEAD MARK "7"

HEAD MARK "8"

0.82.5

0.5 N

⋅

(23

4 in-lb)

5.0

1.0 N

⋅

(44

9 in-lb)

6.0

1.0 N

⋅

(53

9 in-lb)

1.0

5.0

1.0 N

⋅

(44

9 in-lb)

9.0

2.0 N

⋅

(79

18 in-lb)

2 N

⋅

(89

17 in-lb)

M81.25

2 N

⋅

(107

17 in-lb)

4 N

⋅

(16

3 ft-lb)

4 N

⋅

(18

3 ft-lb)

M10

1.25

4 N

⋅

(18

3 ft-lb)

10 N

⋅

(33

7 ft-lb)

7 N

⋅

(39

5 ft-lb)

M12

1.25

8 N

⋅

(30

6 ft-lb)

12 N

⋅

(61

9 ft-lb)

12 N

⋅

(72

9 ft-lb)

M14

1.5

12 N

⋅

(54

9 ft-lb)

140

20 N

⋅

(104

14 ft-lb)

155

25 N

⋅

(115

18 ft-lb)

M16

1.5

110

20 N

⋅

(81

15 ft-lb)

210

30 N

⋅

(155

22 ft-lb)

235

35 N

⋅

(174

25 ft-lb)

M181.5

165

25 N

⋅

(122

18 ft-lb)

300

40 N

⋅

(222

29 ft-lb)

340

50 N

⋅

(251

37 ft-lb)

M20

1.5

225

35 N

⋅

(166

26 ft-lb)

410

60 N

⋅

(303

44 ft-lb)

480

70 N

⋅

(354

52 ft-lb)

M22

1.5

300

40 N

⋅

(222

29 ft-lb)

555

85 N

⋅

(410

62 ft-lb)

645

95 N

⋅

(476

70 ft-lb)

M24

1.5

395

55 N

⋅

(292

40 ft-lb)

735

105 N

⋅

(543

77 ft-lb)

855

125 N

⋅

(631

92 ft-lb)

THREAD SIZE

STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE

NOMINAL BOLT
DIAMETER (mm)

PITCH
(mm)

HEAD MARK "4"

HEAD MARK "7"

HEAD MARK "8"

1.0

5.0

1.0 N

⋅

(44

9 in-lb)

2 N

⋅

(89

17 in-lb)

2 N

⋅

(107

17 in-lb)

M81.25

2 N

⋅

(111

22 in-lb)

4 N

⋅

(18

3 ft-lb)

5 N

⋅

(20

4 ft-lb)

M10

1.25

4 N

⋅

(19

3 ft-lb)

9 N

⋅

(36

7 ft-lb)

7 N

⋅

(43

5 ft-lb)

LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE

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LU B R IC ATIO N A N D M A IN TEN A N C E

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Maintenance and lubrication service
recommendations have been compiled to provide
maximum protection for the vehicle owner's
investment against all reasonable types of driving
conditions. Since these conditions vary with the
individual vehicle owner's driving habits, the area in
which the vehicle is operated and the type of driving
to which the vehicle is subjected, it is necessary to
prescribe lubrication and maintenance service on a
time frequency as well as mileage interval basis.
Oils, lubricants and greases are classified and
graded according to standards recommended by the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the
American Petroleum Institute (API) and the National
Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI).

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

Information for service maintenance is provided in
the "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE." Three
schedules are provided; one for "Required
Maintenance." one for "General Maintenance and "
and one for "Severe Usage Service."
The item numbers in "SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
TABLE" correspond to the section numbers in
"MAINTENANCE SERVICE."

SEVERE SERVICE

Vehicles operating under severe service conditions
will require more frequent service.
Component service information is included in
appropriate units for vehicles operating under one or
more of the following conditions:
1. Trailer towing or police, taxi or commercial type

operation.

2. Operation of Vehicle

(1) Short-trip operation at freezing temperature

(engine not thoroughly warmed up)

(2) More than 50% operation in heavy city traffic

during hot weather above 32

C (90

(3) Extensive idling
(4) Driving in sandy areas
(5) Driving in salty areas
(6) Driving in dusty conditions
(7) Driving off-road

ENGINE OIL

CAUTION

Test results submitted to EPA have shown that
laboratory animals develop skin cancer after
prolonged contact with used engine oil.
Accordingly, the potential exists for humans to
develop a number of skin disorders, including
cancer, from such exposure to used engine oil.
Therefore, when changing engine oil, be careful
not to touch it as much as possible. Protective
clothing and gloves, that cannot be penetrated
by oil, should be worn. The skin should be
thoroughly washed with soap and water, or use
waterless hand cleaner, to remove any used
engine oil. Do not use gasoline, thinners, or
solvents.
Either of the following engine oils should be used:
1. Engine oil displaying ILSAC certification mark.

2. Engine oil conforming to the API classification SJ

EC or SJ/CD EC.

For further details, refer to "LUBRICANTS
SELECTION."

LUBRICANTS AND GREASES

Semi-solid lubricants bear the NLGI designation and
are further classified as grades 0, 1, 2, 3, etc.
Whenever "Chassis Lubricant" is specified,
Multipurpose Grease, NLGI grade Number 2, should
be used.

M10

1.5

4 N

⋅

(18

3 ft-lb)

8 N

⋅

(33

6 ft-lb)

10 N

⋅

(41

7 ft-lb)

M12

1.25

8 N

⋅

(34

6 ft-lb)

15 N

⋅

(70

11 ft-lb)

105

15 N

⋅

(78

11 ft-lb)

M12

1.75

8 N

⋅

(32

6 ft-lb)

12 N

⋅

(61

9 ft-lb)

12 N

⋅

(72

9 ft-lb)

THREAD SIZE

STANDARD TIGHTENING TORQUE

NOMINAL BOLT
DIAMETER (mm)

PITCH
(mm)

HEAD MARK "4"

HEAD MARK "7"

HEAD MARK "8"

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE

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FUEL USAGE STATEMENT

CAUTION

Using leaded gasoline in your car will damage
the catalytic converters and heated oxygen
sensors, and affect the warranty coverage
validity.
This vehicle must use unleaded gasoline only.
This vehicle has a fuel filler tube which is especially
designed to accept only the smaller-diameter
unleaded gasoline dispensing nozzle.
2.4L model is designed to operate on unleaded
gasoline having a minimum octane rating of 87
[(MON + RON)/2], or 91 RON.
3.0L model is designed to operate on premium grade
unleaded gasoline having a minimum octane rating
of 91 [(MON + RON)/2], or 95 RON. If premium
grade unleaded gasoline is not available, unleaded
gasoline having an octane rating of 87 [(MON +
RON)/2], or 91 RON may be used. However, the
performance level may be reduced.
MON: Motor Octane Number
RON: Research Octane Number
GASOLINE CONTAINING ALCOHOL
Some gasoline sold at service stations contain
alcohol although they may not be so identified.
Using fuels containing alcohol is not recommended
unless the nature of the blend can be determined as
being satisfactory.

Gasohol: A mixture of 10% ethanol (grain alcohol)
and 90% unleaded gasoline may be used in your
vehicle. If driveability problems are experienced as a
result of using gasohol, it is recommended that the
vehicle be operated on gasoline.
Methanol: Do not use gasoline containing
methanol (wood alcohol). Using this type of alcohol
can result in vehicle performance deterioration and
damage critical parts in the fuel system components.
Fuel system damage and performance problems
resulting from the use of gasoline containing
methanol may not be covered by the new vehicle
warranty.

GASOLINE CONTAINING METHY TERTIARY
BUTYL ETHER (MTBE)
Unleaded gasoline containing 15% or less MTBE
may be used in your vehicle. (Fuel containing MTBE
over 15% in volume may cause reduced engine
performance and produce vapor lock or hard
starting.

MATERIALS ADDED TO FUEL

Indiscriminate use of fuel system cleaning agents
should be avoided. Many of these materials intended
for gum and varnish removal may contain highly
active solvents or similar ingredients that can be
harmful to gasket and diaphragm materials used in
fuel system component parts.

REC O M M EN D ED LUB RIC A N TS AN D LU BR IC A N T

C A PA C ITIES TA B LE

M1001001300098

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

PARTS

SPECIFICATIONS

REMARKS

Engine oil

Engine oil displaying ILSAC
certification mark ("Starburst"
symbol) conforming the API
classification SJ EC or SJ/CD EC

For further details, refer to
"LUBRICANTS SELECTION"
section.

Manual transaxle

API classification GL-4

SAE grade number:SAE75W-90
or 75W/85W

Automatic transaxle

Power steering

MITSUBISHI POWER STEERING
FLUID

Brakes

Conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4

Engine coolant

MITSUBISHI genuine coolant or
an equivalent

Door hinges, back door hinges

Engine oil

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