Dodge Colt engines

The Dodge Colt is a mid-range car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors and marketed under the Dodge brand. Years of production 1971-1994. From 1971 to 1979, the car was produced on the basis of the Galant and Lancer models, had a rear drive and belonged to the compact class. Since 1979, cars have been manufactured on the basis of Mitsubishi Mirage with front-wheel drive in the subcompact class. The assembly took place in Japan. In total, 7 generations of the model were released.

The Dodge Colt was offered with 8 engines between 1971 and 1994 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 2.6 liters, power output from 65 to 215 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 7 a timing belt. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G54 (about 450,000 km).

Dodge Colt engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Dodge Colt 1971–1994
Mitsubishi 4G321971–19811.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G121979–19841.4 Lpetrol, NA / turbobelt
Mitsubishi 4G371985–19911.8 L R486–97 hppetrolbelt3.9 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G611988–19921.6 L R4105–160 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G151989–19941.5 L R470–110 hppetrolbelt3.6 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G931993–19941.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Other Dodge Colt engines generation not specified
Mitsubishi 4G541978–19922.6 L R4103–175 hppetrol, NA / turbochain4.9 L~450,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G641985–present2.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km

Dodge Colt engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Dodge Colt?

Dodge Colt (1971–1994): Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G12, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G61, Mitsubishi 4G15 and Mitsubishi 4G93.

Which Dodge Colt engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Dodge Colt engines are: Mitsubishi 4G54 — about 450,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G37 — about 350,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G93 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Dodge Colt engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4G15 — 3.6 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G32 — 3.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G37 — 3.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G54 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G61 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G93 — 3.5–3.6 L (5W-30).

Does the Dodge Colt have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4G54; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4G12, Mitsubishi 4G15, Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G61, Mitsubishi 4G64 and Mitsubishi 4G93. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Dodge Colt available with a diesel engine?

No, all Dodge Colt engines in our database run on petrol.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4G32

Mitsubishi 4G32

1969–1992 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 65–120 hp · belt

Most versions of the engine are equipped with a carburetor, which has enough problems.

Mitsubishi 4G54

Mitsubishi 4G54

1978–1992 · 2.6 L R4 · petrol · 103–175 hp · chain

This engine is very reliable and has an impressive resource.

Mitsubishi 4G37

Mitsubishi 4G37

1983–1994 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 86–97 hp · belt

Short-lived belts cause the most problems: timing belt and balancer shaft belt.

Mitsubishi 4G15

Mitsubishi 4G15

1985–2012 · 1.5 L R4 · petrol · 70–110 hp · belt

The trademark problem of the Orion engine family is throttle wear, which is expressed in increased or, most often, floating idle speeds.…

Mitsubishi 4G64

Mitsubishi 4G64

1985–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 112–165 hp · belt

All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.

Mitsubishi 4G61

Mitsubishi 4G61

1987–1995 · 1.6 L R4 · petrol · 105–160 hp · belt

Since there are no balance shafts, the main problem of the series does not threaten these engines.

Mitsubishi 4G93

Mitsubishi 4G93

1991–2014 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 110–215 hp · belt

GDi modifications are known for the frequent vagaries of the direct fuel injection system.

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