1985 Mitsubishi Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the Mighty Max takes 20W-40 (4.2 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max Sport takes 20W-40 (4.2 quarts with filter); the SP, 2.3 J takes 20W-40 (6.8 quarts with filter); the SP, 2.6 E takes 20W-40 (5.2 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2.3 J, 4WD takes 20W-40 (6.8 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2.3 J, RWD takes 20W-40 (6.8 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2.6 E, 4WD takes 20W-40 (5.2 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2.6 E, RWD takes 20W-40 (5.2 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Mighty Max: 20W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max Sport: 20W-40, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SP, 2.3 J: 20W-40, 6.8 quarts with filter
- SP, 2.6 E: 20W-40, 5.2 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2.3 J, 4WD: 20W-40, 6.8 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2.3 J, RWD: 20W-40, 6.8 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2.6 E, 4WD: 20W-40, 5.2 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2.6 E, RWD: 20W-40, 5.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Max — 2.0L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| Mighty Max Sport — 2.0L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.20 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | — |
| SP, 2.3 J — 2.3L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 6.80 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SP, 2.6 E — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 5.20 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| SPX, 2.3 J, 4WD — 2.3L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 6.80 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SPX, 2.3 J, RWD — 2.3L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 6.80 QTS. | 5.20 QTS. | — |
| SPX, 2.6 E, 4WD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 5.20 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
| SPX, 2.6 E, RWD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-40 (0Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 10W-30 (-20Deg.F to Above 100Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 5.20 QTS. | 5.60 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Pickup
1985 Mitsubishi Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
9.5 quarts (8.99 L) — 50/50 mixture of High quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: Mighty Max uses 20W-40; Mighty Max Sport uses 20W-40; SP, 2.3 J uses 20W-40; SP, 2.6 E uses 20W-40; SPX, 2.3 J, 4WD uses 20W-40; SPX, 2.3 J, RWD uses 20W-40; SPX, 2.6 E, 4WD uses 20W-40; SPX, 2.6 E, RWD uses 20W-40.
How much oil does a 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Mighty Max holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Mighty Max Sport holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SP, 2.3 J holds 6.8 quarts with filter; SP, 2.6 E holds 5.2 quarts with filter; SPX, 2.3 J, 4WD holds 6.8 quarts with filter; SPX, 2.3 J, RWD holds 6.8 quarts with filter; SPX, 2.6 E, 4WD holds 5.2 quarts with filter; SPX, 2.6 E, RWD holds 5.2 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup?
Yes. 20W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Mitsubishi Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.