1989 Mitsubishi Pickup Oil Type & Capacity
The 1989 Mitsubishi Pickup oil type depends on the engine: the Mighty Max 1 Ton takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max Sport, 4WD takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max Sport, RWD takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.0 quarts with filter); the Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.6 E takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2D Pickup takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter); the SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD takes 20W-20 (4.5 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Mighty Max 1 Ton: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max Sport, 4WD: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max Sport, RWD: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Standard: 20W-20, 4.0 quarts with filter
- Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.6 E: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2D Pickup: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
- SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD: 20W-20, 4.5 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mighty Max 1 Ton — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max Sport, 4WD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max Sport, RWD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Automatic — 2.0L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Standard — 2.0L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.00 QTS. | — | — |
| Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.6 E — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SPX, 2D Pickup — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
| SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD — 2.6L Eng | SAE 20W-20/40/50 (32Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 10W-30/40/50 (-10Deg.F to Above 120Deg.F), 5W-30 (Below -20Deg.F to 60Deg.F) | 4.50 QTS. | — | — |
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1989 Mitsubishi Pickup factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.3 quarts (7.85 L) — 50/50 mixture of High quality ethylene-glycol antifreeze and water
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1989 Mitsubishi Pickup take?
It depends on the engine: Mighty Max 1 Ton uses 20W-20; Mighty Max Sport, 4WD uses 20W-20; Mighty Max Sport, RWD uses 20W-20; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic uses 20W-20; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard uses 20W-20; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Automatic uses 20W-20; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Standard uses 20W-20; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.6 E uses 20W-20; SPX, 2D Pickup uses 20W-20; SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD uses 20W-20; SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD uses 20W-20.
How much oil does a 1989 Mitsubishi Pickup take?
Capacity depends on the engine: Mighty Max 1 Ton holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mighty Max Sport, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mighty Max Sport, RWD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Automatic holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.0 D, Standard holds 4.0 quarts with filter; Mighty Max, 2D Pickup, 2.6 E holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SPX, 2D Pickup holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, 4WD holds 4.5 quarts with filter; SPX, 2D Pickup Extra Cab, RWD holds 4.5 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1989 Mitsubishi Pickup?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1989 Mitsubishi Pickup. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.