Mitsubishi Galant 2004-2012

The Mitsubishi Galant, produced from 2004 to 2012, represented a midsize sedan that aimed to balance style, comfort, and practicality. Its exterior design featured sleeker lines and a more modern appearance than its predecessor. Mitsubishi offered various trim levels, including sportier variants like the Ralliart, catering to a wider range of buyers. The Galant's spacious cabin provided ample legroom for front and rear passengers, emphasizing passenger comfort during longer journeys. Its interior featured straightforward controls and a well-organized dashboard, making it user-friendly. Over the years, it received improved safety features and infotainment technology updates.

Under the hood, the Galant offered various engine options, including four-cylinder and V6, providing decent performance and fuel efficiency. The well-balanced ride quality and predictable handling made it suitable for daily commuting and family travel. The Galant's reputation was built on reliability and affordability, making it a practical midsize sedan option in its segment.

Mitsubishi Galant specifications, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

2.4L Inline 4-Cylinder Engine (160hp, 157 lb-ft of torque)

• ​​​Recommended Oil Viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil Certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-32 ft-lbs
• Oil Capacity: 4.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 0.044 inches (1.1 mm)

3.8L V6 Engine ( 230 hp, 250 lb-ft torque)

• ​​​Recommended Oil Viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil Certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 25-32 ft-lbs
• Oil Capacity: 5.5 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 3.8L 6-Cylinder 0.048″

Engine Coolant

• Type: Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalent
• 2.4L Engine: 7.05 quarts (6.7 liters)
• 3.8L V6 Engine: 9.28 quarts (8.8 liters)

Fuel

• Type: unleaded gasoline
• Capacity: 15.7 gallons (59.4 liters)

Oil

• Type: ILSAC certification
• Capacity: 4.2 qt (4.0 L)

Automatic Transaxle

• Type: DIAMOND ATF SP III
• Front-Wheel Drive
  • Capacity: 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
• All-Wheel Drive
  • Capacity: 9.3 qt (8.8 L)

Transfer oil (All-wheel drive)

• Type: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 SAE 90
• Capacity: 58 qt (0.55 L)

Brake

• Type: Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4
• Capacity: As required

Washer Fluid

• Capacity: 4.2 qt (4.0 L)

Refrigerant (air conditioning)

• Type: HFC-134a

Powertrain

 Engine

• 2.4 L 4G69 I4
• 3.8 L 6G75 V6
• 3.8 L 6G75 V6 MIVEC

 Transmission

• 4-speed automatic
• 5-speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

Front Lights

• High and Low Beam Light Bulb: 9007
• Fog Light Bulb: H1
• High Beam Light Bulb: 9005
• Low Beam Light Bulb: 9006
• Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1157A
• Parking Light Bulb: 1157A
• Side Marker Light Bulb: 168 & 2827

Rear Lights

• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 921
• Brake Light Bulb: 2057R
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb: 1157A
• Tail Light Bulb: 2057R
• Turn Signal Light Bulb: 1156A
• Back-Up/Reverse Light Bulb: 921

Interior Lights

• Trunk or Cargo Area Light: DE3022
• Dome Light Bulb: DE3175
• Ash Tray Light Bulb: 2721 / 74