2007 MITSUBISHI Galant 6G72/6G74 (DJ/DS)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Timing belt wear requiring replacement at interval
• Ignition coil failure on 4-cylinder engines

First checks

• Timing belt condition
• Compression and leakdown test
• Cooling system operation

Before replacing parts

• Save fault codes and freeze-frame data before clearing anything.
• Check engine oil, coolant and transmission fluid using the correct temperature and service procedure.
• Verify power, ground, connectors, hoses, leaks and live data before replacing expensive parts.

Important notes

• Engine and transmission availability varies significantly with regional market; North America mainly used 6G72 V6 and 4G69 inline-4 engines.
• Timing belt replacement interval is critical to avoid engine damage.