Mitsubishi Eclipse (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Eclipse (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 6,5 to 7 liters. Service intervals occur every 60000 km or 48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Eclipse 2.0i DOHC-16V (1994-1998)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
Eclipse 2.0i DOHC-16V, 2WD (1989-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months
Eclipse 2.0i DOHC-16V, 4WD (1989-1994)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 6,5 liter
  • Change 60000 km/ 48 months

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Eclipse (EU) 2.0i DOHC-16V produced from 1994-1998 carries a cooling system capacity of 7 liters, which is the total volume the system holds when fully filled during a service procedure.
  • Both the 2WD and 4WD variants of the 2.0i DOHC-16V from 1989-1994 share an identical cooling system capacity of 6.5 liters, meaning the drivetrain configuration does not affect coolant volume in those configurations.
  • The 0.5-liter difference between the 1989-1994 models at 6.5 liters and the 1994-1998 model at 7 liters reflects a modest increase in cooling system volume across the generational update of the 2.0i DOHC-16V engine.
  • All three configurations share the same change interval of 60,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, meaning coolant replacement is tied to whichever threshold is reached first.
  • The 48-month time limit on the coolant change interval is significant because coolant degrades chemically over time regardless of distance traveled, so a vehicle driven infrequently would still require a change at the four-year mark.
  • The normal use condition applied across all three rows indicates the 60,000 km / 48-month interval is not adjusted for more demanding operating environments in the listed specifications.

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