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Mitsubishi Starion

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Mitsubishi Starion — from 1985 to 1989.

19851989 Mitsubishi Starion

2.6L I4 SOHC Turbocharged (G54B) · RWD

176 hp / 224 lb-ft

Engine Oil

Weight10W-30
Capacity4.5 qt

Transmission

Type5-Speed Manual
FluidAPI GL-4 75W-90 gear oil
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt

Coolant

TypeGreen conventional coolant (50/50 mix)
Capacity8 qt
Shop coolant

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 3
Shop DOT 3

Power Steering

TypeHydraulic
FluidMitsubishi PSF or Dexron II
Capacity14 oz

Differentials

Rear fluidAPI GL-5 80W-90
Rear capacity1.6 qt

Fuel

Tank19.8 gal
TypePremium 91

Tires

Size225/50VR16
Pressure (front)32 PSI
Pressure (rear)32 PSI
Shop 225/50VR16 tires

Battery

Group size35
CCA550 A
Shop group 35 battery

Spark Plugs

Gap0.032 in
Shop spark plugs

Wiper Blades

Driver20"
Passenger18"
Shop wiper blades

Service Intervals

Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush30,000 mi
Brake fluid24,000 mi
Spark plugs15,000 mi
Timingbelt — replace at 60,000 mi
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi