Mitsubishi Lancer (USA / CAN)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Lancer (USA / CAN) uses power steering fluid with a capacity range of 0,6 to 1,2 liters. Service intervals require checks every 30000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 6 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Lancer 2.4 2WD (2012-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Lancer 2.4 4WD (2012-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Lancer 2.0 (2007-2017)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Lancer 2.0 (2002-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Lancer 2.4 (2002-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months
Lancer Sportback 2.4 (2002-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,6 liter
  • Check 30000 miles/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Lancer (USA/CAN) power steering system capacity varies between 0.6 and 1.2 liters depending on the configuration and model year.
  • The 2.0 and 2.4 engines in the 2002-2007 generation share a 1.2-liter power steering system capacity, the largest figure across all listed configurations.
  • The Lancer Sportback 2.4 (2002-2007) carries a notably smaller 0.6-liter power steering capacity, half that of the standard 2.4 from the same generation.
  • From the 2007-2017 2.0 and the 2012-2017 2.4 configurations onward, the power steering capacity is listed at 1.0 liter, a reduction from the 1.2-liter figure seen in the earlier 2002-2007 2.0 and 2.4 variants.
  • The 2.4 engine in 2WD and 4WD configurations for 2012-2017 carries identical 1.0-liter power steering capacities, indicating the drivetrain layout does not affect the power steering system volume in these variants.
  • All listed configurations share a uniform service interval of every 30,000 miles or 24 months under normal use conditions, applied consistently across both engine displacements and all covered model years.
  • The service interval is expressed as a fluid check rather than a fluid replacement, meaning the 30,000-mile/24-month figure marks an inspection point for the power steering system.

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