Mitsubishi L400 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi L400 (EU) differential fluid capacity ranges from 0,9 to 2,6 liters. Service intervals include checks at 30000 km or 24 months, and changes at 45000 km or 36 months and 90000 km or 72 months. The data covers 9 configurations.

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

TypeSpecifications
  • L400 2.0i (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.0i (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 36 months
  • L400 2.4 (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.4 (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 36 months
  • L400 2.5 TD (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2-2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.5 TD (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,2-2,6 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.5 TD 4WD (1997-2001)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,9 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.5 TD 4WD (1997-2001)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 90000 km/ 72 months
  • L400 2.5 TD 4WD (1997-2001)
  • Rear, limited slip
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,8 liter
  • Check 30000 km/ 24 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 36 months

Additional Notes

  • Across the 2.0i and 2.4 petrol variants of the Mitsubishi L400 (EU), the rear differential holds a fixed 1.2 liters, a capacity consistent with a standard service fill for a light van rear axle unit.
  • The 2.5 TD rear differential carries a variable capacity of 1.2–2.6 liters, a range that typically reflects differences between two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive axle assemblies within the same engine family.
  • On the 2.5 TD 4WD, the front differential holds 0.9 liters while the rear differential holds 1.8 liters, reflecting the smaller physical size of the front axle unit relative to the rear.
  • All configurations share a check interval of 30,000 km or 24 months under normal use conditions, regardless of engine type or drivetrain layout.
  • Standard rear differentials across the 2.0i, 2.4, and 2.5 TD variants follow a change interval of 90,000 km or 72 months under normal use conditions.
  • Limited slip rear differentials on the 2.0i and 2.4 petrol variants carry a shortened change interval of 45,000 km or 36 months, exactly half the standard rear differential change interval for those same variants.
  • The limited slip rear differential on the 2.5 TD 4WD also follows the 45,000 km or 36-month change interval, aligning with the limited slip intervals seen on the petrol variants rather than the 90,000 km interval of the standard 2.5 TD rear differential.
  • The shorter change interval for limited slip differentials reflects the more chemically demanding friction modifier additives used in limited slip fluid, which deplete faster than conventional gear oil under normal operating conditions.
  • The 2.5 TD non-4WD limited slip rear differential shares the same 90,000 km or 72-month change interval as the standard rear differential for that variant, distinguishing it from the limited slip intervals specified for the petrol and 4WD diesel configurations.

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