Mitsubishi Galant VII (EU)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Galant VII (EU) manual transmission fluid capacity ranges from 1,8 to 2,2 liters. Service intervals include checking every 15000 km or 12 months and changing every 75000 km or 60 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Galant 1.8i 16V (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Galant 2.0 Turbo Diesel (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Galant 2.0i SOHC-16V (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Galant 2.0i SOHC-16V 4WD (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2,2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Galant 2.0i V6-24V (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1
Galant 2.5i V6-24V (1992-1996)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 2 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 75000 km/ 60 months
  • Code: 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across the Mitsubishi Galant VII (EU) 1992-1996 range, manual transaxle fluid capacity falls into three distinct values depending on the variant: 1.8 liters, 2.0 liters, or 2.2 liters.
  • The 1.8-liter capacity applies to three variants — the 1.8i 16V, the 2.0 Turbo Diesel, and the 2.0i SOHC-16V — indicating a shared transaxle unit across those front-wheel-drive configurations despite differences in engine displacement and fuel type.
  • The 2.0i SOHC-16V 4WD carries the largest manual transaxle fluid capacity in the lineup at 2.2 liters. The additional volume reflects the greater internal complexity of a transaxle designed to distribute torque to all four wheels rather than the front axle alone.
  • The two V6 variants — the 2.0i V6-24V and the 2.5i V6-24V — share a 2.0-liter transaxle capacity, placing them between the standard front-wheel-drive and 4WD figures.
  • All six variants share an identical fluid check interval of every 15,000 km or 12 months under normal use conditions, whichever comes first. A time-based interval of 12 months ensures the fluid condition is assessed even in low-mileage usage patterns.
  • The fluid change interval is uniform across all variants at 75,000 km or 60 months under normal use conditions. The 60-month ceiling means a full fluid renewal is due at least once every five years regardless of distance traveled.
  • The ratio between the check and change intervals is 1:5 — fluid is inspected five times for every one full replacement cycle. This structure allows early detection of contamination or level loss without requiring frequent complete drains.

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