Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engines
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport / Challenger is a mid-size Japanese off-road vehicle produced by Mitsubishi Motors since 1996. Since 2015, the third generation of the model has been produced in Thailand. The car was also manufactured in Japan, China, Spain, India, Indonesia, Brazil and Russia. In different countries, the car had different designations – Montero Sport in the USA, Canada, Spain, the Philippines and South America, Nativa in Central America, Shogun Sport in the UK.
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger was offered with 7 engines since 1996 (4 diesel, 3 petrol). Displacement ranges from 2.4 to 3.5 liters, power output from 74 to 280 hp. 3 use a timing chain and 4 a timing belt. 4 are turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4D56 (about 400,000 km).
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engines by generation
| Engine | Years | Volume | Power | Fuel | Timing | Oil | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1 (K90) 1996–2008 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 6G72 | 3.0 L V6 | 140–240 hp | petrol | belt | 5.5 L | ~400,000 km | |
| Mitsubishi 4D56 | 1996–2008 | 2.5 L R4 | 74–90 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | belt | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 4M40 | 1996–2006 | 2.8 L R4 | 80–140 hp | diesel, NA / turbo | chain | 6.5 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 6G74 | 1999–2008 | 3.5 L V6 | 180–280 hp | petrol | belt | 5.7 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 (KH) 2008–2016 | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4M41 | 2008–2016 | 3.2 L R4 | 165–200 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 9.3 L | ~400,000 km |
| Mitsubishi 6B31 | 2010–2015 | 3.0 L V6 | 220–230 hp | petrol | belt | 4.5 L | ~300,000 km |
| Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2015–present | |||||||
| Mitsubishi 4N15 | 2015–present | 2.4 L R4 | 154–181 hp | diesel, turbo | chain | 8.4 L | ~300,000 km |
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engine FAQ
What engines were used in the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger?
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1 (K90) (1996–2008): Mitsubishi 6G72, Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4M40 and Mitsubishi 6G74; Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2 (KH) (2008–2016): Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 6B31; Mitsubishi Pajero Sport (2015–present): Mitsubishi 4N15.
Which Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engine is the most durable?
By rated service life the most durable Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engines are: Mitsubishi 4D56 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4M40 — about 400,000 km; Mitsubishi 4M41 — about 400,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.
How much oil does the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger engine take?
Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4D56 — 6.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 4M40 — 6.5 L (5W-40); Mitsubishi 4M41 — 9.3 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 4N15 — 8.4 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6B31 — 4.5 L (5W-30); Mitsubishi 6G72 — 5.5 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Mitsubishi 6G74 — 5.7 L (5W-30, 5W-40).
Does the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger have a timing belt or chain?
Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 4N15; timing belt: Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 6B31, Mitsubishi 6G72 and Mitsubishi 6G74. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.
Was the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport/Challenger available with a diesel engine?
Yes: Mitsubishi 4D56, Mitsubishi 4M40, Mitsubishi 4M41 and Mitsubishi 4N15.
Engine details
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 6G74
Modifications of the engine with distributed injection are undemanding to the quality of fuel, which cannot be said about the common versions…
Mitsubishi 4M41
In the first versions of the engine without Common Rail, the high pressure fuel pump often failed and the pistons burned out.
Mitsubishi 6B31
For engines of the first years of production, there was a recall on replacing the intake manifold flap;s.
Mitsubishi 4N15
The main problems are delivered by a quickly clogged particulate filter and the EGR valve.
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