Mitsubishi 4G63
Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.
Mitsubishi Eclipse engines
Mitsubishi Eclipse is a 4-seater sports car with a coupe body from the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors. Manufactured from 1989 to 2011. in four generations. The car got its name from the name of the racehorse, which participated and won 26 races at tournaments of the 18th century. The vehicle is designed for right-hand traffic only and was sold under the names Plymouth Laser and Eagle Talon in North America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Brazil.
The Mitsubishi Eclipse was offered with 8 engines between 1989 and 2012 (8 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.8 to 3.8 liters, power output from 86 to 291 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G63 (about 400,000 km).
Mitsubishi Eclipse engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 1G 1989–1994 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G37 | 1989–1994 | 1.8 L R4 | 86–97 hp | petrol | belt | 3.9 L | ~350,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G63 | 1990–1994 | 2.0 L R4 | 87–144 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G63T | 1990–1994 | 2.0 L R4 | 195–291 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 2G 1994–2000 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G63 | 1994–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 87–144 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G63T | 1994–2000 | 2.0 L R4 | 195–291 hp | petrol, turbo | belt | 5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Chrysler ECC | 1994–1999 | 2.0 L R4 | 140–150 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~270,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4G64 | 1997–1999 | 2.4 L R4 | 112–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G 1999–2005 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G64 | 1999–2005 | 2.4 L R4 | 112–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4 L | ~330,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 (DK) 2005–2011 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G75 | 2005–2011 | 3.8 L V6 | 215–265 hp | petrol | belt | 5.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G 2005–2012 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4G69 | 2005–2012 | 2.4 L R4 | 160–165 hp | petrol | belt | 4.3 L | ~350,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 (D5) | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G72 | 3.0 L V6 | 140–240 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km | |
Mitsubishi Eclipse engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Mitsubishi Eclipse 1G (1989–1994): Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G63 and Mitsubishi 4G63T; Mitsubishi Eclipse 2G (1994–2000): Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G63T, Chrysler ECC and Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi Eclipse 3G (1999–2005): Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi Eclipse 4 (DK) (2005–2011): Mitsubishi 6G75; Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G (2005–2012): Mitsubishi 4G69; Mitsubishi Eclipse 3 (D5): Mitsubishi 6G72.
Which Mitsubishi Eclipse engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Eclipse engines are: Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G75 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Mitsubishi Eclipse engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Chrysler ECC — 4.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G37 — 3.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63T — 5 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G69 — 4.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G75 — 5.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Chrysler ECC, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G63T, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 4G69, Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G75. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Mitsubishi Eclipse available with a diesel engine?
No, all Mitsubishi Eclipse engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 4G37
Short-lived belts cause the most problems: timing belt and balancer shaft belt.
Mitsubishi 4G64
All the main problems of this power unit are associated with poor or old lubrication.
Mitsubishi 6G72
Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…
Mitsubishi 4G63T
The use of low-quality oil quickly affects the condition of the balance shafts.
Chrysler ECC
The main problem of the internal combustion engine of this line is considered to be overheating with a breakdown of the cylinder…
Mitsubishi 6G75
Almost all versions of this engine are equipped with intake manifold swirl flaps, which tend to wedge, and then completely fall off…
Mitsubishi 4G69
As with all engines in this series, the main problem here is unreliable belts.
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