Mitsubishi Galant V (EU)

Coolant capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Galant V (EU) coolant capacity ranges from 5 to 7 liters. Service intervals occur every 20000 km or 24 months. Data covers 4 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Galant 1.6 (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 5 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
Galant 2.0 (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
Galant 2.0 Turbo (1985-1987)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months
Galant 1.8 Turbo Diesel (1984-1988)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 7 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Galant V (EU) 1.6 carries the smallest cooling system capacity in the lineup at 5 liters, which reflects the reduced thermal mass requirements of a smaller displacement engine compared to the larger variants.
  • The 1.8 Turbo Diesel, the 2.0, and the 2.0 Turbo all share a 7-liter cooling system capacity, placing each of them 2 liters above the 1.6 despite differences in fuel type and forced induction.
  • The 2.0 Turbo shares the same 7-liter cooling system capacity as the naturally aspirated 2.0, meaning the added heat load from turbocharging did not result in a larger coolant volume specification for that variant.
  • All four configurations carry an identical service interval of 20,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, indicating a consistent coolant change schedule across the entire Galant V (EU) range regardless of engine type.
  • The 24-month time limit on the coolant change interval reflects the chemical degradation of antifreeze and corrosion inhibitors over time, which occurs independently of mileage accumulation.
  • The 1.8 Turbo Diesel spans the full 1984-1988 model year range covered by the specifications, while the 1.6, 2.0, and 2.0 Turbo are each listed only for 1985-1987.

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