MITSUBISHI Galant
E52/E54 / Eighth generation / 6th Generation (Eternal 1993-1998, slight overlap production into 1999 in some markets) / Eighth Generation / 1996-2010 / Sedan / Wagon / Sedan / Sedan, Wagon / Sedan / Wagon (market dependent)
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1996 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G63T/6A12 (E52 (sedan), E54 (wagon, Japan))
E52 (sedan), E54 (wagon, Japan) / 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 / In 1996, the Galant was offered with multiple engines globally: a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (4G63T) in performance-oriented models (mainly Japanese and some export markets), a 2.0L SOHC V6 6A12 in Japan, a 2.4L SOHC inline-4 4G64 for various international markets, and a 3.0L SOHC V6 6G72 primarily in North America and some other markets.
1998 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G63/6A12 (EA)
EA / 4G63, 6A12, 6G72 / Available engines in 1998 include the 2.0L SOHC 4G63 I4, 2.0L V6 6A12 (Japan and Europe), and 3.0L SOHC V6 6G72 (North America and some export markets).
1999 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G63T/6A12 (Eterna / Galant E54A)
Eterna / Galant E54A / 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 / Available with multiple engines depending on market: 2.0L 4G63 SOHC normally aspirated and turbocharged variants (primarily Japan and North America), 2.4L 4G64 SOHC (Europe, Australia), 3.0L V6 6G72 (higher trims, North America). The turbocharged 4G63T used in sportier VR-4 trims ceased by late 1998, so 1999 models mostly had NA engines.
2001 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G63 (2.0L I4, primarily Japan and Europe)/6G72 (3.0L V6, North America) (EA7/EA8/EC5 (market dependent))
EA7/EA8/EC5 (market dependent) / 4G63 (2.0L I4, primarily Japan and Europe), 6G72 (3.0L V6, North America), 4G64 (2.4L I4, selected markets) / Multiple engines offered depending on market: 2.0L SOHC 4-cylinder (4G63), 2.4L 4-cylinder (4G64), and 3.0L SOHC V6 (6G72). Engines varied in power output by region.
2003 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G63/6A13 (EA7)
EA7 / 4G63, 6A13, 6G72 / Available with various engines globally: 2.0L DOHC I4 4G63 (common in Asia), 2.5L V6 6A13 (Japan), and 3.0L V6 6G72 (North America and select markets). Variants and availability depend on region.
2004 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G64/4G69 (EC5A/EC7A/EC8A (varies by market and engine))
EC5A/EC7A/EC8A (varies by market and engine) / 4G64, 4G69, 6G73, 6G72 / Varies by market: Common global engines include the 2.4L SOHC 4G64 I4, 2.4L SOHC 4G69 I4, and in some markets a 3.0L SOHC 6G73 V6 or 3.0L SOHC 6G72 V6. Power and torque outputs vary accordingly.
2005 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G69/6A13 (EA7/EA8)
EA7/EA8 / 4G69, 6A13, 6G72 / Main engines varied by market: 2.4L SOHC 4G69 (Japan, some export markets), 2.5L V6 6A13 (Japan), and 3.0L V6 6G72 (North America, Australia).
2007 MITSUBISHI Galant 6G72/6G74 (DJ/DS)
DJ/DS / 6G72, 6G74, 4G69, 4G64 / 4-cylinder and V6 engines depending on market: 2.4L 4G69 (SOHC), 2.4L 4G64 (SOHC) and 3.0L V6 6G72 or 3.8L V6 6G74 for certain Asian markets
2008 MITSUBISHI Galant 6G72/4G69 (DJ/DM)
DJ/DM / 6G72, 4G69, 4B11 / V6 3.8L (6G72) and inline-4 variants 2.4L (4G69) and 2.4L MIVEC (4B11) offered depending on market
2009 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G69S4M/6B31 (EC5A)
EC5A / 4G69S4M, 6B31 / 2009 Mitsubishi Galant offered mainly with a 2.4L 4G69S4M I4 engine in Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets, and a 3.8L 6B31 V6 engine in North America.
2010 MITSUBISHI Galant 4G69 (2.4L GDI I4, mainly Asia)/6B31 (3.8L V6, mainly US) (CY/EC5A (market dependent))
CY/EC5A (market dependent) / 4G69 (2.4L GDI I4, mainly Asia), 6B31 (3.8L V6, mainly US), 4B11 (2.0L Turbo I4, limited markets) / 2010 Mitsubishi Galant was sold mainly with 2.4L 4G69 inline-4 GDI engine or 3.8L 6B31 V6 engine depending on market. Japan and Asia predominantly used 4G69, US mainly 6B31 V6. A 2.0L turbo 4B11 engine appeared in some limited markets.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | technical-profile | 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 | 1997cc to 2972cc depending on engine | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1998 | technical-profile | 4G63, 6A12, 6G72 | 2.0L I4, 2.0L V6, 3.0L V6 | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 1999 | technical-profile | 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 | 2.0L to 3.0L depending on engine code | Multi-point fuel injection in all versions |
| 2001 | technical-profile | 4G63 (2.0L I4, primarily Japan and Europe), 6G72 (3.0L V6, North America), 4G64 (2.4L I4, selected markets) | 1998 cc (4G63), 2351 cc (4G64), 2972 cc (6G72) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | 4G63, 6A13, 6G72 | 1998cc to 2997cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | 4G64, 4G69, 6G73, 6G72 | 2349 cc (4G64/4G69), 2972 cc (6G73/6G72) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 4G69, 6A13, 6G72 | 2.4L - 2351 cc, 2.5L - 2498 cc, 3.0L - 2972 cc | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2007 | technical-profile | 6G72, 6G74, 4G69, 4G64 | 2350 cc (4G69), 2378 cc (4G64), 2972 cc (6G72), 3788 cc (6G74) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | 6G72, 4G69, 4B11 | 2351cc (4G69/4B11), 3798cc (6G72 V6) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2009 | technical-profile | 4G69S4M, 6B31 | 2.4L (2378 cc) or 3.8L (3778 cc) | Multi-point fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | 4G69 (2.4L GDI I4, mainly Asia), 6B31 (3.8L V6, mainly US), 4B11 (2.0L Turbo I4, limited markets) | 2.4L to 3.8L | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) or multi-point injection (market dependent) |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 | SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer specification | Approx. 4.7 L (service-fill, includes oil filter change), varies by engine | Mitsubishi Diamond ATF or equivalent |
| 1998 | 4G63, 6A12, 6G72 | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil meeting API service SM or higher | Approximately 4.0 liters (service fill with filter change) | Typically Mitsubishi Diamond SP or equivalent automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics |
| 1999 | 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72 | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 conventional or synthetic depending on climate | Approximately 4.5 liters service-fill including filter for 4-cylinder engines; confirm V6 separately | Use Mitsubishi ATF-J4 for automatics |
| 2001 | 4G63 (2.0L I4, primarily Japan and Europe), 6G72 (3.0L V6, North America), 4G64 (2.4L I4, selected markets) | 10W-30 or 5W-30, meeting API SJ or higher | Approx. 4.0 liters including filter (service-fill) | ATF SP-III or equivalent |
| 2003 | 4G63, 6A13, 6G72 | API Service SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 recommended | Approx. 4.2 liters service-fill with filter change (4G63 engine example) | Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III or equivalent for manual; ATF SP-III or equivalent for automatic |
| 2004 | 4G64, 4G69, 6G73, 6G72 | API SL or higher, SAE 5W-30 typically recommended | Approx. 4.3 liters (service fill including filter; varies with engine) | Mitsubishi MZ320 or equivalent ATF for automatic transmissions |
| 2005 | 4G69, 6A13, 6G72 | 5W-30 synthetic recommended by manufacturer | Approximately 4.2 liters service-fill with filter change (varies slightly by engine code) | Mitsubishi Diamond SP-IV or equivalent ATF |
| 2007 | 6G72, 6G74, 4G69, 4G64 | SAE 5W-30 API SM or higher | Approximately 4.5 liters (service fill, include filter change) | Mitsubishi Diamond SP-III or equivalent |
| 2008 | 6G72, 4G69, 4B11 | API SN / SM 5W-30 | Approx. 4.1 liters (service-fill including filter) for 6G72; around 4.2 liters for 4G69 with filter change | Mitsubishi SP-III or equivalent |
| 2009 | 4G69S4M, 6B31 | SAE 5W-30 engine oil meeting API SL or higher | Approx. 4.9 L (service-fill including filter) for 4G69 engine; approx. 5.8 L for 6B31 V6 | Mitsubishi diamond SP-IV automatic transmission fluid for AT |
| 2010 | 4G69 (2.4L GDI I4, mainly Asia), 6B31 (3.8L V6, mainly US), 4B11 (2.0L Turbo I4, limited markets) | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 API SL or higher, synthetic preferred | Approximately 4.3L (service fill including filter change, varies by engine code) | Mitsubishi Diaqueen ATF or equivalent |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 4G63T, 6A12, 4G64, 6G72, 4G63, 4G63 (2.0L I4, primarily Japan and Europe), 6G72 (3.0L V6, North America), 4G64 (2.4L I4, selected markets), 6A13, 4G69, 6G73, 6G74
- Transmissions: 5-speed manual available in select markets, 4-speed automatic available widely, Mitsubishi Diamond ATF or equivalent, 5-speed manual available on base trims and some markets, 4-speed automatic common in North America and some export models, Typically Mitsubishi Diamond SP or equivalent automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics, 5-speed manual available in lower trims and sport versions, 4-speed automatic standard on majority of trims
- Tire sizes: 195/65R15, 205/60R15, 215/55R16, 205/55R16, 215/55R16 depending on market and trim, P195/65R15, P205/60R15, 225/45R17, 225/50R16, 205/60R16
- 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 manufacturer specification / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 engine oil meeting API service SM or higher / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 conventional or synthetic depending on climate / 10W-30 or 5W-30, meeting API SJ or higher
- Transmission fluid: Mitsubishi Diamond ATF or equivalent / Typically Mitsubishi Diamond SP or equivalent automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for automatics / Use Mitsubishi ATF-J4 for automatics / ATF SP-III or equivalent
- Coolant: Approx. 8.8 L including heater core / About 7.2 liters / Around 7 liters / Approx. 7.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 specified / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid recommended / DOT 3 / DOT 4
Known problems
- Turbocharger wear on 4G63T engines
- Air injection system failures in some markets
- Rust issues on early corrosion-prone areas
- Timing belt wear requiring replacement every 60,000 mi
- Ignition coil failure in some 4G63 engines
- Cooling system leaks
- Timing belt wear leading to potential engine damage if neglected
- Rust issues in certain climates on body panels
- Timing belt replacement critical at 60,000 miles or 5 years
- Potential suspension wear in high-mileage vehicles
- Timing belt replacement critical at recommended intervals
- Rust issues on early models in salty climates