Mitsubishi L200/Triton engines

Mitsubishi L200 is a compact pickup truck from the Japanese auto giant Mitsubishi Motors. Production started in 1978. It was manufactured and is being manufactured in different body modifications – 2 and 4-door versions for 2, 4 and 5 seats. Currently, starting from 2015, the 5th generation of pickups is being manufactured. The assembly of the machine, in addition to Japan, is carried out in the Philippines, Thailand, Brazil and South Africa. Since 2015, the L200 has been marketed in the Middle East and Europe under the Fiat Fullback name.

The Mitsubishi L200/Triton was offered with 10 engines since 1978 (5 diesel, 5 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.0 to 3.5 liters, power output from 65 to 280 hp. 4 use a timing chain and 6 a timing belt. 5 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4D56 (about 400,000 km).

Mitsubishi L200/Triton engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Mitsubishi L200 LO20 1978–1986
Mitsubishi 4G521978–19862.0 L R4100–125 hppetrolchain4.9 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 L020 1980–1986
Mitsubishi 4G631980–19862.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 1982–present
Mitsubishi 4D551982–19862.3 L R465–95 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt5.4 L~275,000 km
Mitsubishi 4N152015–present2.4 L R4154–181 hpdiesel, turbochain8.4 L~300,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 2 (K10) 1986–1996
Mitsubishi 6G723.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D561986–19962.5 L R474–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt6.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 K30 1986–1996
Mitsubishi 4G631986–19962.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 K34 1986–1996
Mitsubishi 4G641986–19962.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 3 (K70) 1996–2006
Mitsubishi 6G723.0 L V6140–240 hppetrolbelt5.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4G631996–20062.0 L R487–144 hppetrolbelt4 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D561996–20062.5 L R474–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt6.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4M401996–20062.8 L R480–140 hpdiesel, NA / turbochain6.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 K74 1996–2006
Mitsubishi 4G641996–20062.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 4 (KB) 2005–2016
Mitsubishi 4M412005–20143.2 L R4165–200 hpdiesel, turbochain9.3 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 6G742005–20143.5 L V6180–280 hppetrolbelt5.7 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi 4D562006–20162.5 L R474–90 hpdiesel, NA / turbobelt6.5 L~400,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 KB4 2006–2014
Mitsubishi 4G642006–20142.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km
Mitsubishi L200 KK4 2015–present
Mitsubishi 4G642015–present2.4 L R4112–165 hppetrolbelt4 L~330,000 km

Mitsubishi L200/Triton engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Mitsubishi L200/Triton?

Mitsubishi L200 LO20 (1978–1986): Mitsubishi 4G52; Mitsubishi L200 L020 (1980–1986): Mitsubishi 4G63; Mitsubishi L200 (1982–present): Mitsubishi 4D55 and Mitsubishi 4N15; Mitsubishi L200 2 (K10) (1986–1996): Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 4D56; Mitsubishi L200 K30 (1986–1996): Mitsubishi 4G63; Mitsubishi L200 K34 (1986–1996): Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi L200 3 (K70) (1996–2006): Mitsubishi 6G72, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4D56 and Mitsubishi 4M40; Mitsubishi L200 K74 (1996–2006): Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi L200 4 (KB) (2005–2016): Mitsubishi 4M41, Mitsubishi 6G74 and Mitsubishi 4D56; Mitsubishi L200 KB4 (2006–2014): Mitsubishi 4G64; Mitsubishi L200 KK4 (2015–present): Mitsubishi 4G64.

Which Mitsubishi L200/Triton engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi L200/Triton engines are: Mitsubishi 4D56 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4G63 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4M40 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Mitsubishi L200/Triton engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4D55 — 5.4 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4D56 — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G52 — 4.9 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4G63 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4G64 — 4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4M40 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4M41 — 9.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4N15 — 8.4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G74 — 5.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).

Does the Mitsubishi L200/Triton have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4G52, Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 4N15; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D55, Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4G63, Mitsubishi 4G64, Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G74. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Mitsubishi L200/Triton available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Mitsubishi 4D55, Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 4N15.

Engine details

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 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 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 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 6G74

Mitsubishi 6G74

1992–2021 · 3.5 L V6 · petrol · 180–280 hp · belt

Modifications of the engine with distributed injection are undemanding to the quality of fuel, which cannot be said about the common versions…

Mitsubishi 4M41

Mitsubishi 4M41

1999–present · 3.2 L R4 · diesel · 165–200 hp · chain

In the first versions of the engine without Common Rail, the high pressure fuel pump often failed and the pistons burned out.

Mitsubishi 4N15

Mitsubishi 4N15

2015–present · 2.4 L R4 · diesel · 154–181 hp · chain

The main problems are delivered by a quickly clogged particulate filter and the EGR valve.

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