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MITSUBISHI 3000GT
first / Z16A / Second generation (facelifted model) / 1996-1998 / 2-door coupe / Coupe
Japan, North America, Europe, Australia (variations exist)North America / Japan / Europe (varies by region)Global with variations in North America, Japan, EuropeCoverage: expanded
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1996 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 6G72T/6G72 NA (some markets) (Z16A)
Z16A / 6G72T, 6G72 NA (some markets) / 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6, available in naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged versions depending on market
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API SL or higherOil capacity: Approx. 4.7 liters (includes filter; service-fill with filter replacement)Related: 6G72T, 6G72 NA
1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 6G72-T3/6G72-T4 (Z16A)
Z16A / 6G72-T3, 6G72-T4 / 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6, naturally aspirated and twin-turbocharged variants available depending on market
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Oil type: SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oilOil capacity: Approx. 4.2 liters (including filter); service-fill and filter change recommendedRelated: 6G72, DOHC V6 engine series
1998 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 6G72TT/6G72 (NA Japan) (Z16A)
Z16A / 6G72TT, 6G72 (NA Japan) / 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6, twin-turbocharged for NA markets, naturally aspirated in Japan and some markets
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Oil type: API SM or higher grade synthetic engine oilOil capacity: Approx. 5.7 liters (including oil filter), service-fill recommendedRelated: 6G72TT - twin-turbocharged V6, 6G72 - naturally aspirated V6
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | 6G72T, 6G72 NA (some markets) | 2997 cc | Multi-port fuel injection |
| 1997 | technical-profile | 6G72-T3, 6G72-T4 | 2972 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 1998 | technical-profile | 6G72TT, 6G72 (NA Japan) | 2997 cc | Electronic multi-point fuel injection |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6G72T, 6G72 NA (some markets) | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API SL or higher | Approx. 4.7 liters (includes filter; service-fill with filter replacement) | Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III or equivalent |
| 1997 | 6G72-T3, 6G72-T4 | SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil | Approx. 4.2 liters (including filter); service-fill and filter change recommended | Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III automatic transmission fluid for AT; API GL-4 gear oil for manual |
| 1998 | 6G72TT, 6G72 (NA Japan) | API SM or higher grade synthetic engine oil | Approx. 5.7 liters (including oil filter), service-fill recommended | Mitsubishi DIA QUE ATF or equivalent |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 6G72T, 6G72 NA (some markets), 6G72-T3, 6G72-T4, 6G72TT, 6G72 (NA Japan)
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual (5MT) available in some trims/markets, 4-speed automatic (4AT) available, later 5-speed automatic in some variants, Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III or equivalent, 5-speed Getrag manual (some markets), 4-speed INVECS-II automatic with adaptive logic, Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III automatic transmission fluid for AT; API GL-4 gear oil for manual, 5-speed manual (some markets), 4-speed electronically controlled automatic
- Tire sizes: P225/50ZR16, P235/45ZR17 (market/trim dependent), 225/50ZR16 front, 245/45ZR16 rear, 225/50ZR16, 235/45ZR17 (market dependent)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30, API SL or higher / SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil / API SM or higher grade synthetic engine oil
- Transmission fluid: Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III or equivalent / Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III automatic transmission fluid for AT; API GL-4 gear oil for manual / Mitsubishi DIA QUE ATF or equivalent
- Coolant: Approx. 11 liters / Approx. 9.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid
Known problems
- Timing belt wear requires scheduled replacement
- Turbocharger wear in twin-turbo models
- Cooling system leaks
- Timing belt wear
- Vacuum leaks causing idle issues
- Turbocharger actuator failures
- Timing belt wear requiring strict replacement intervals