Mitsubishi Galant engines

Mitsubishi Galant is a mid-size passenger car from Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi Motors. The production period is from 1969 to 2012, and from 2015 to the present (version sold in Brunei). It was originally one of the Mitsubishi Colt models. The name of the model Galant is a French word that means “knightly”. In total, 9 generations of cars were produced. Over the entire history of production, more than 5 million copies of the Galant have been sold.

Mitsubishi Galant • 1st generation (A50) • 1969–1973

First generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1969–1973 The first Mitsubishi Galant was released in 1969. It was one of the modifications of the compact rear wheel drive Colt sedan. In 1970, a station wagon and a two-door modification with a hardtop body without a B-pillar appeared. A little later, they released the Colt Galant GTO – a dynamic coupe with a sloping rear end and a self-locking differential (those cars were rear-wheel drive). The most powerful modification of the MR was equipped with a very high-tech 4G32 twin-shaft engine with a working volume of 1.6 liters, which developed 125 hp.

Mitsubishi Galant • 2nd generation (A112, A114, A115) • 1973–1977

Second generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1973–1977 In June 1973, the second generation Galant debuted as a standalone model. Two body styles were offered – a four-door sedan and a two-door hardtop. In some countries, the car was sold under the name Mitsubishi Sapporo, in Europe – as the Colt Galant, and in the USA – as the Dodge Colt. The most powerful modification was equipped with a two-liter 125-horsepower Astron engine. And in 1975, a new version of the GTO appeared, the main feature of which was the engine with two balancer shafts.

Mitsubishi Galant • 3rd generation (A120/A130) • 1976–1980

Third generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1976–1980 In 1976, the third generation Galant was released with a chopped “American” design and a spring rear suspension instead of a leaf spring. Sedan and station wagons were called Galant Sigma in some markets, and coupes were called Galant Lambda or Sapporo. In Australia, the Galant began to be produced at the Chrysler plant as the Chrysler Sigma. In the USA, the coupe variant was sold under the name Dodge Challenger.

Mitsubishi Galant • 4th generation • 1980–1987

Fourth generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1980–1987 In 1980, as a result of deep restyling, the fourth generation appeared – Galant grew up a bit and acquired a rear independent suspension. The standard engine was the 4G63 engine of the Sirius family – a two-liter unit with a capacity of 110 hp with electronic fuel injection. Two years later, a turbocharged modification appeared. Another novelty was Japan’s first “passenger” 2.3-liter turbodiesel.

Mitsubishi Galant • 5th generation • 1983–1989

Fifth generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1983–1989 In September 1983, an all-new fifth generation Galant was introduced in Japan. It was a mid-range front-wheel drive sedan equipped with electric power steering (EPS) and automatic body leveling suspension (ECS). From this generation, the division into “American” and “European” Galant began: in Europe they sold cars with in-line 4-cylinder engines of 2.0 and 2.4 liters, and in the USA with a V-shaped three-liter 6-cylinder engines. In addition to the sedan, a hardtop version was produced without a B-pillar. There was also a modification with a 2.0 turbo engine with a power of 150 hp.

Mitsubishi Galant • 6th generation • 1987–1993

Sixth generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1987–1993 The sixth generation Galant was introduced in October 1987. It was based on the platform from the previous Galant, but it was a technically more complex and sophisticated car. Smaller engines were equipped with multi-valve heads, ABS was installed in the brake drive. There was an all-wheel drive modification VR4 with a self-locking center differential and a two-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 240 hp. With. On request, it was possible to install a rear cross-axle differential lock. In addition, the VR4 was fully steerable – the rear wheels turned at a small angle by a hydraulic actuator.

Mitsubishi Galant • 7th generation • 1992–1998

Seventh generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1992–1998 In May 1992, the seventh generation Galant appeared. The car was slightly larger and heavier than its predecessor, distinguished by a “rounded” design and a wide range of engines. Chassis design has become even more complex – suspension arms and hinges have been added, four-wheel drive and steering on all four wheels have also been revised. The VR4 version received a two-liter V6 engine with two turbines with a capacity of 240 hp. As before, Mitsubishi Galant was produced with sedan and hatchback bodies, and the hardtop was offered only in the Japanese market under the name Emeraude. Production of Galants for the United States was deployed in Illinois in 1993.

Mitsubishi Galant • 8th generation • 1996–2005

Eighth generation Mitsubishi Galant, 1996–2005 In August 1996, the eighth generation Galant appeared. The new Galant did not have a hatchback body, but after a long break, a station wagon reappeared (in Japan – under its own name Legnum). The VR4 version, available only in the Japanese market, became even more powerful – a V6 2.5 engine with two turbochargers developed 280 hp. Since 1998, Galant began to be equipped with engines with a GDI gasoline direct injection system. Production in the USA began in July 1998, and only there a modification of the GTZ with a three-liter V6 engine with a capacity of 195 hp was offered, while the Europeans were content with a 2.5-liter V6 (163 hp).

In 2003, Mitsubishi stopped selling the “eighth” Galant everywhere except Japan: until 2006, a sedan with a two-liter “direct” engine with 145 hp was produced for the local market.

Mitsubishi Galant • 9th generation • 2004

Ninth generation Mitsubishi Galant, 2004 The business class sedan Mitsubsihi Galant, the ninth generation of which has been produced since 2004, is aimed primarily at the American market. American-assembled cars have a 2.4-liter engine with 158 hp and a four-speed automatic transmission.

Galant is also produced in Australia under the name Mitsubishi 380, in Taiwan (Mitsubishi Grunder with a modified appearance) and in China. In addition to the 2.4 modification mentioned above, the sedan also has versions with a V6 3.8 engine with a power of 230 or 258 hp.

In 2007, Mitsubsihi Galant received an updated appearance as a result of a light restyling.

The Mitsubishi Galant was offered with 24 engines between 1970 and 2012 (3 diesel, 21 petrol). Displacement ranges from 1.4 to 3.8 liters, power output from 60 to 291 hp. 1 use a timing chain and 23 a timing belt. 9 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4G63 (about 400,000 km).

Mitsubishi Galant engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mitsubishi Galant A50 1970–1973
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G331970–19731.4 L R468–75 hppetrolbelt4 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant A110 1973–1976
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G521973–19762.0 L R4100–125 hppetrolchain4.9 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant A120 1976–1980
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G521976–19802.0 L R4100–125 hppetrolchain4.9 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 1980–1983
Mitsubishi 4D551980–19832.3 L R465–95 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.4 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant A160 1980–1987
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631980–19872.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 5 (E1) 1983–1990
Mitsubishi 4D651983–19871.8 L R460–75 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.6 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 6G711986–19902.0 L V6105–150 hppetrolbelt4.3 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant E10 1983–1989
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631983–19892.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G621983–19881.8 L R485–160 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt4 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G371983–19891.8 L R486–97 hppetrolbelt3.9 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G641985–19892.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 6 (E3) 1987–1992
Mitsubishi 4D651987–19921.8 L R460–75 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.6 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant E30 1987–1993
Mitsubishi 4G321.6 L R465–120 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G641987–19932.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631987–19932.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G371987–19931.8 L R486–97 hppetrolbelt3.9 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G671989–19921.8 L R4135 hppetrolbelt4 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 1987–1992
Mitsubishi 4G63T1987–19922.0 L R4195–291 hppetrol, turbobelt5 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 7 (E5) 1992–1998
Mitsubishi 6G731992–19962.5 L V6165–200 hppetrolbelt5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D681992–19982.0 L R468–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant E50 1992–1998
Mitsubishi 4G641992–19982.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631992–19982.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G931992–19961.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A12TT1992–19962.0 L V6215–240 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~220,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A121992–19982.0 L V6145–200 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A111992–19981.8 L V6135 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 8 (EA) 1996–2006
Mitsubishi 6G723.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G931996–20061.8 L R4110–215 hppetrol, NA / turbobelt3.5–3.6 L~350,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D681996–20002.0 L R468–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.1 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A13TT1996–20032.5 L V6260–280 hppetrol, turbobelt4.3 L~230,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A131996–20032.5 L V6160–175 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi 6A121996–20002.0 L V6145–200 hppetrolbelt4.2 L~250,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G942000–20062.0 L R4125–145 hppetrolbelt3.8 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant EA0 1996–2003
Mitsubishi 4G641996–20032.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631996–20032.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant 9 (DJ) 2003–2009
Mitsubishi 6G752003–20093.8 L V6215–265 hppetrolbelt5.7 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi Galant DJ1 2004–2012
Mitsubishi 4G692004–20122.4 L R4160–165 hppetrolbelt4.3 L~350,000 km

Mitsubishi Galant engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Galant?

Mitsubishi Galant A50 (1970–1973): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G33; Mitsubishi Galant A110 (1973–1976): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G52; Mitsubishi Galant A120 (1976–1980): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G52; Mitsubishi Galant (1980–1983): Mitsubishi 4D55; Mitsubishi Galant A160 (1980–1987): Mitsubishi 4G32 and Mitsubishi 4G63; Mitsubishi Galant 5 (E1) (1983–1990): Mitsubishi 4D65 and Mitsubishi 6G71; Mitsubishi Galant E10 (1983–1989): Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G62, Mitsubishi 4G37 and Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi Galant 6 (E3) (1987–1992): Mitsubishi 4D65; Mitsubishi Galant E30 (1987–1993): Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G37 and Mitsubishi 4G67; Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 (1987–1992): Mitsubishi 4G63T; Mitsubishi Galant 7 (E5) (1992–1998): Mitsubishi 6G73 and Mitsubishi 4D68; Mitsubishi Galant E50 (1992–1998): Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G93, Mitsubishi 6A12TT, Mitsubishi 6A12 and Mitsubishi 6A11; Mitsubishi Galant 8 (EA) (1996–2006): Mitsubishi 6G72, Mitsubishi 4G93, Mitsubishi 4D68, Mitsubishi 6A13TT, Mitsubishi 6A13, Mitsubishi 6A12 and Mitsubishi 4G94; Mitsubishi Galant EA0 (1996–2003): Mitsubishi 4G64 and Mitsubishi 4G63; Mitsubishi Galant 9 (DJ) (2003–2009): Mitsubishi 6G75; Mitsubishi Galant DJ1 (2004–2012): Mitsubishi 4G69.

Which Mitsubishi Galant engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Galant engines are: Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G72 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 6G73 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mitsubishi Galant engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4D55 — 5.4 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D65 — 5.6 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D68 — 5.1 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G32 — 3.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G33 — 4 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G37 — 3.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G52 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G62 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G63T — 5 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G67 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G69 — 4.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G93 — 3.5–3.6 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G94 — 3.8 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6A11 — 4.2 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6A12 — 4.2 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6A12TT — 4.3 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6A13 — 4.2 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6A13TT — 4.3 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G71 — 4.3 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G73 — 5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G75 — 5.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Mitsubishi Galant have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4G52; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D55, Mitsubishi 4D65, Mitsubishi 4D68, Mitsubishi 4G32, Mitsubishi 4G33, Mitsubishi 4G37, Mitsubishi 4G62, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G63T, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 4G67, Mitsubishi 4G69, Mitsubishi 4G93, Mitsubishi 4G94, Mitsubishi 6A11, Mitsubishi 6A12, Mitsubishi 6A12TT, Mitsubishi 6A13, Mitsubishi 6A13TT, Mitsubishi 6G71, Mitsubishi 6G72, Mitsubishi 6G73 and Mitsubishi 6G75. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mitsubishi Galant available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mitsubishi 4D55, Mitsubishi 4D65 and Mitsubishi 4D68.

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 4G33

Mitsubishi 4G33

1970–1998 · 1.4 L R4 · petrol · 68–75 hp · belt

The main problems of the owners are associated with malfunctions of the capricious carburetor.

Mitsubishi 4G52

Mitsubishi 4G52

1973–1986 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 100–125 hp · chain

The unit is structurally simple and reliable with a resource of half a million kilometers.

Mitsubishi 4G62

Mitsubishi 4G62

1979–1989 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 85–160 hp · belt

The main problems are caused by unreliable belts and especially balance shaft belts.

Mitsubishi 4D55

Mitsubishi 4D55

1980–1986 · 2.3 L R4 · diesel · 65–95 hp · belt

In engines until 1982, the cylinder head cracked in the prechamber area even at low runs.

Mitsubishi 4G63

Mitsubishi 4G63

1981–present · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 87–144 hp · belt

Most of the problems with this motor are due to the use of low-quality oil.

Mitsubishi 4D65

Mitsubishi 4D65

1983–1995 · 1.8 L R4 · diesel · 60–75 hp · belt

Most problems for owners are caused by oil leaks from gaskets and seals.

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 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 6G71

Mitsubishi 6G71

1986–1992 · 2.0 L V6 · petrol · 105–150 hp · belt

The motors of the first years of production were damp and caused a lot of problems.

Mitsubishi 6G72

Mitsubishi 6G72

1986–2008 · 3.0 L V6 · petrol · 140–240 hp · belt

Apart from the engines of the first years of production, this is a very reliable engine with a huge resource. Most of…

Mitsubishi 4G63T

Mitsubishi 4G63T

1987–2007 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 195–291 hp · belt

The use of low-quality oil quickly affects the condition of the balance shafts.

Mitsubishi 4G67

Mitsubishi 4G67

1989–1992 · 1.8 L R4 · petrol · 135 hp · belt

The most famous problem of this unit is the breakage of the balancer shaft belt.

Mitsubishi 6G73

Mitsubishi 6G73

1990–2002 · 2.5 L V6 · petrol · 165–200 hp · belt

This distributed injection engine is not very demanding on fuel quality, however, many of these engines were equipped with a capricious GDi…

Mitsubishi 4D68

Mitsubishi 4D68

1991–2002 · 2.0 L R4 · diesel · 68–90 hp · belt

This diesel engine is famous for its low reliability and pesters with frequent oil leaks.

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.

Mitsubishi 6A11

Mitsubishi 6A11

1992–2000 · 1.8 L V6 · petrol · 135 hp · belt

The tight layout of the engine compartment seriously complicates engine maintenance.

Mitsubishi 6A12

Mitsubishi 6A12

1992–2010 · 2.0 L V6 · petrol · 145–200 hp · belt

A very dense layout of the engine compartment complicates the maintenance of the engine.

Mitsubishi 6A12TT

Mitsubishi 6A12TT

1992–1996 · 2.0 L V6 · petrol · 215–240 hp · belt

Very dense layout of the engine compartment makes maintenance difficult.

Mitsubishi 6A13

Mitsubishi 6A13

1996–2005 · 2.5 L V6 · petrol · 160–175 hp · belt

The very tight layout of the engine compartment makes it somewhat difficult to maintain.

Mitsubishi 6A13TT

Mitsubishi 6A13TT

1996–2003 · 2.5 L V6 · petrol · 260–280 hp · belt

The tight layout of the engine compartment greatly complicates engine maintenance.

Mitsubishi 4G94

Mitsubishi 4G94

1999–2007 · 2.0 L R4 · petrol · 125–145 hp · belt

Engine versions with GDi are demanding on fuel quality and cause a lot of trouble.

Mitsubishi 6G75

Mitsubishi 6G75

2002–2021 · 3.8 L V6 · petrol · 215–265 hp · belt

Almost all versions of this engine are equipped with intake manifold swirl flaps, which tend to wedge, and then completely fall off…

Mitsubishi 4G69

Mitsubishi 4G69

2003–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 160–165 hp · belt

As with all engines in this series, the main problem here is unreliable belts.

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