1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 6G72-T3/6G72-T4 (Z16A)

Engine identity

Oils and fluids

Service and parts data

Common and chronic problems

• Turbocharger wear in twin-turbo models
• Timing belt wear
• Cooling system leaks

First checks

• Inspect timing belt condition and replacement history
• Check for oil leaks especially turbo seals
• Verify transmission shifting behaviour

Antes de cambiar piezas

• 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

• Turbocharged engine configurations vary by market; NA markets predominantly had twin-turbo models while Japan and Europe had both turbo and naturally aspirated versions.
• Some technical specs like power output vary by market and production month due to emissions and tuning differences.