1985 Mitsubishi Starion Oil Type & Capacity
The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion takes 20W-40 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
20W-40 — 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESI — 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) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, Automatic — 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) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LE, Standard — 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) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| LS — 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) | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Starion
1985 Mitsubishi Starion 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 Starion take?
The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion takes 20W-40 motor oil (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)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1985 Mitsubishi Starion take?
The 1985 Mitsubishi Starion holds 4.5 quarts with a filter change, or 4.0 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1985 Mitsubishi Starion?
Yes. 20W-40 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1985 Mitsubishi Starion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.