Mitsubishi Starion (EU)

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Starion (EU) power steering fluid capacity ranges from 0,28 to 1,06 liters. Service intervals include checks at 10000 km/12 months or 20000 km/24 months, and fluid changes at 40000 km/48 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
Starion 2.6 Turbo (1986-1990)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,06 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 40000 km/ 48 months
Starion 2.0 Turbo (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 10000 km/ 12 months
Starion 2.0 Turbo (1984-1986)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,28 liter
  • Check 20000 km/ 24 months

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Starion (EU) power steering system is covered across two engine variants, the 2.0 Turbo spanning 1984-1986 and the 2.6 Turbo spanning 1986-1990, each carrying distinct capacity and interval figures.
  • The 2.0 Turbo power steering reservoir holds 0.9 liter, while the 2.6 Turbo equivalent holds 1.06 liter, reflecting a modest but measurable difference between the two engine configurations.
  • The 2.0 Turbo also carries a separate steering gear capacity of 0.28 liter, which represents the fluid volume held within the steering gear housing itself rather than the pump reservoir circuit.
  • Under normal use conditions, the 2.0 Turbo power steering fluid is subject to a check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months, with no scheduled drain and refill interval listed for that component.
  • The steering gear on the 2.0 Turbo operates on a longer check interval of 20,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, double the frequency applied to the power steering reservoir on the same variant.
  • The 2.6 Turbo power steering specification includes both a check interval of 10,000 km or 12 months and a change interval of 40,000 km or 48 months under normal use conditions, making a full fluid replacement part of the scheduled maintenance for that variant.

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