1988 Mitsubishi Starion Oil Type & Capacity
The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion takes 5W-30 motor oil — 4.5 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
5W-30 — 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 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F). API Classification SE or SF/CC. | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| ESI-R, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F). API Classification SE or SF/CC. | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
| ESI-R, Standard — 2.6L Eng | SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F). API Classification SE or SF/CC. | — | 4.00 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Starion
1988 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 1988 Mitsubishi Starion take?
The 1988 Mitsubishi Starion takes 5W-30 motor oil (SAE 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F), 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 20W-20/40 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F). API Classification SE or SF/CC.), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1988 Mitsubishi Starion take?
The 1988 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 1988 Mitsubishi Starion?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1988 Mitsubishi Starion. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.