The 2.0-liter Mitsubishi 4G52 or G52B engine was produced from 1973 to the end of the 80s and was installed on several generations of the Galant model and various modifications of the L200 pickup truck. This unit was actively installed on commercial vehicles, including forklifts.
The 4G5 family includes engines: 4G53 and 4G54.
The engine was installed on:
- Mitsubishi Celeste A70 in 1977 – 1981;
- Mitsubishi Galant A110 in 1973 – 1976;
- Mitsubishi Galant A120 in 1976 – 1980;
- Mitsubishi L200 LO20 in 1978 – 1986.
Specifications
| Production years | 1973-1986 |
| Displacement, cc | 1995 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 165 – 175 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Galant 1979) — city — highway — combined |
11.7 7.8 9.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4G52 engine
- The unit is structurally simple and reliable with a resource of half a million kilometers;
- However, with spare parts and service for this engine, everything is not so simple;
- The most common engine problems are related to carburetor malfunctions;
- Timing chain mechanism usually requires attention to 200,000 km;
- In case of engine thrust failures, adjusting the thermal clearances of the valves often helps.
