Mitsubishi 4A30
The aluminum block head often cracks from overheating or overtightening the bolts.
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engines
The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini is a compact SUV built on a slightly lengthened Mitsubishi Minica car platform by the Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. The 5-door crossover was produced in an all-wheel drive configuration from 1994 to 2012. The Mini is essentially a compact version of Pajero’s flagship full-size SUV. The car is intended for family holidays in the countryside, in nature and driving on rough terrain.
The Mitsubishi Pajero Mini was offered with 2 engines between 1994 and 1998 (2 petrol). Displacement ranges from 0.7 to 1.1 liters, power output from 50 to 78 hp. All of them use a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4A31 (about 220,000 km).
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 1 (H51) 1994–1998 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4A30 | 1994–1998 | 0.7 L R4 | 50–64 hp | petrol, NA / turbo | belt | 3.4–3.5 L | ~200,000 km |
| Other Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engines generation not specified | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4A31 | 1995–2001 | 1.1 L R4 | 74–78 hp | petrol | belt | 3.5 L | ~220,000 km |
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini?
Mitsubishi Pajero Mini 1 (H51) (1994–1998): Mitsubishi 4A30.
Which Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engines are: Mitsubishi 4A31 — about 220,000 km; Mitsubishi 4A30 — about 200,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4A30 — 3.4–3.5 L (5W-30 (4A30 carb) 5W-30 (4A30 inj) 10W-30 (4A30T turbo)); Mitsubishi 4A31 — 3.5 L (5W-30).
Does the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini have a timing belt or chain?
Timing belt: Mitsubishi 4A30 and Mitsubishi 4A31. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Mitsubishi Pajero Mini available with a diesel engine?
No, all Mitsubishi Pajero Mini engines in our database run on petrol.
Engine details
Mitsubishi 4A31
The aluminum head is afraid of overheating and cracks easily if the bolts are overtightened.
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