Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1403

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND LUBRICANT CAPACITIES TABLE

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LUBRICANT SELECTION

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ENGINE OIL

CAUTION

Never use nondetergent or straight mineral oil.
Oil Identification Symbol
Use only engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark 
("Starburst" symbol) on the container.

If these oils are not available, an API classification SL can be 
used.

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Transmission fluid dm

3

 (qt)

7.7 (8.1)

Power steering fluid dm

3

 (qt)

1.2 (1.3)

Fuel tank dm

3

 (gal)

67.0 (17.7) 

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

SPECIFICATION

Engine oil dm

3

 (qt)

Oil pan (excluding oil filter)

4.3 (4.5)

Oil filter

0.3 (0.32)

Engine coolant dm

3

 (qt)

8.7 (9.2)

Transmission fluid dm

3

 (qt)

8.4 (8.9)

Power steering fluid dm

3

 (qt)

1.2 (1.3)

Fuel tank dm

3

 (gal)

67.0 (17.7) 

ACX00394AI

ILSAC CERTIFICATION MARK
("STARBURST" SYMBOL)

A

P

I

SE

RVICE

S

L

SAE

5W-20

AC308660

API SERVICE SYMBOL

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Oil Viscosity
The SAE grade number indicates the viscosity of the oil. A 
proper SAE grade number should be selected according to 
ambient temperature.

SELECTION OF COOLANT

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COOLANT
Relationship between Coolant Concentration and Specific Gravity

CAUTION

• If the concentration of the coolant is below 30%, the anti-corrosion property will be adversely 

affected. In addition, if the concentration is above 60%, both the anti-freeze and engine cooling 
properties will decrease, affecting the engine adversely. For these reasons, be sure to maintain 
the concentration level within the specified range.

• Do not use a mixture of different brands of anti-freeze.

Example
The safe operating temperature is 

−15°C (5° F) when the specific gravity is 1.058 at the coolant temperature 

of 20

°C (68°F)

-20

0

0

20

20

40

40

60

80

100

120

30

10

50

-10

-20

-30

38

-18

F

C

SAE   10W-30

SAE   5W-20 (PREFERRED), 5W-30

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ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
°C (°F) AND SPECIFIC GRAVITY

FREEZING 
TEMPERATURE

SAFE OPERATING 
TEMPERATURE

COOLANT 
CONCENTRATION 
(SPECIFIC 
VOLUME)

10 (50) 20 (68) 30 (86) 40 

(104)

50 
(122)

°C (°F)

°C (°F)

%

1.054

1.050

1.046

1.042

1.036

−16 (3.2)

−11 (12.2)

30

1.063

1.058

1.054

1.049

1.044

−20 (−4)

−15 (5)

35

1.071

1.067

1.062

1.057

1.052

−25 (−13)

−20 (−4)

40

1.079

1.074

1.069

1.064

1.058

−30 (−22)

−25 (−13)

45

1.087

1.082

1.076

1.070

1.064

−36 (−32.8)

−31 (−23.8)

50

1.095

1.090

1.084

1.077

1.070

−42 (−44)

−37 (−35)

55

1.103

1.098

1.092

1.084

1.076

−50 (−58)

−45 (−49)

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

M1001001400415

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SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR EMISSION CONTROL AND PROPER VEHICLE 
PERFORMANCE
Inspection and service should be performed any time if a malfunction is observed or suspected. 

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NO. EMISSION 

CONTROL SYSTEM 
MAINTENANCE

SERVICE 
INTERVALS

KILOMETERS 
IN 
THOUSANDS

24

48

72

96

120 144 168 192

MILEAGE IN 
THOUSANDS

15

30

45

60

75

90

105 120

MONTHS

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

1

Fuel system (tank, 
pipe line and 
connection, and fuel 
tank filler tube cap)

Check for leaks

X

X

2

Fuel hoses

Check condition

X

*

X

X

X

3

Air cleaner filter

Replace

X

X

X

X

4

Evaporative 
emission system 
(except evaporative 
emission canister)

Check for leaks and clogging

X

X

5

Spark plugs

Replace

X

6

Intake and exhaust 
valve clearance

Inspect and adjust
If valve noise increases, 
adjust valve clearance

X

X

X

X

7

Timing belt

Replace

X

*1

X

*2

X

*4

8

Drive belt (for 
generator, power 
steering pump and 
air conditioning)

Check condition

X

X

X

X

9

Exhaust system 
(connections portion 
of muffler, muffler 
pipes and converter 
heat shields)

Check and service

X

*3

X

X

X

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR PROPER VEHICLE PERFORMANCE

NOTE: 

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*1

: For California, Massachusetts, Vermont and Maine, this maintenance is recommended but is not required 

to maintain the emissions warranty.

*2

: This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.

*3

: The maintenance is recommended but is not required to maintain the emissions warranty.

*4

: In case of replaced at 96,000km (60,000 miles)/48 months

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NO. GENERAL 

MAINTENANCE

SERVICE 
INTERVALS

KILOMETERS 
IN 
THOUSANDS

24

48

72

96

120 144 168 192

MILEAGE IN 
THOUSANDS

15

30

45

60

75

90

105 120

MONTHS

12

24

36

48

60

72

84

96

10

Engine oil

Change

Every 6 months or every 12,000 km (7,500 
miles)

11

Engine oil filter

Replace

Every 6 months or every 12,000 km (7,500 
miles)

12

Transmission  fluid

Check  fluid  level

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

13

Engine coolant 
(radiator hose, heater 
hose)

Change

X at 
first

X

X

14

Coolant hoses 
(radiator hose, heater 
hose)

Inspect

X

X

X

X

15

Disc brake pads, 
rotors

Inspect  for  wear

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

16

Brake hoses

Check for deterioration or 
leaks

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

17

Ball joint and steering 
linkage seals

Inspect for grease leaks and 
damage

X

X

X

X

18

Drive shaft boots

Inspect for grease leaks and 
damage

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

19

Suspension system

Inspect for looseness and 
damage

X

X

X

X

20

SRS air bag

Inspect the SRS system

Every 10 years

21

Tires

Rotate

Every 6 months or every 12,000 km (7,500 
miles)