1993 Mitsubishi Expo Oil Type & Capacity
The 1993 Mitsubishi Expo oil type depends on the engine: the Base, AWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the Base, AWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the Base, FWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the Base, FWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV Sport, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV Sport, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 1.8 C, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.7 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 1.8 C, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.7 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the SP, AWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the SP, AWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the SP, FWD, Automatic takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter); the SP, FWD, Standard takes 20W-20 (4.2 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, AWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Base, AWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Base, FWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- Base, FWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV Sport, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV Sport, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV, 1.8 C, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LRV, 1.8 C, Standard: 20W-20, 3.7 quarts with filter
- LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SP, AWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SP, AWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SP, FWD, Automatic: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
- SP, FWD, Standard: 20W-20, 4.2 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, AWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, AWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, FWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| Base, FWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV Sport, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV Sport, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 1.8 C, Automatic — 1.8L Eng | API - 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) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 1.8 C, Standard — 1.8L Eng | API - 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) | 3.70 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| SP, AWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| SP, AWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| SP, FWD, Automatic — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
| SP, FWD, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - 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) | 4.20 QTS. | — | — |
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Coolant capacity
6.3 quarts (5.96 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: .63 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1993 Mitsubishi Expo take?
It depends on the engine: Base, AWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; Base, AWD, Standard uses 20W-20; Base, FWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; Base, FWD, Standard uses 20W-20; LRV Sport, Automatic uses 20W-20; LRV Sport, Standard uses 20W-20; LRV, 1.8 C, Automatic uses 20W-20; LRV, 1.8 C, Standard uses 20W-20; LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Standard uses 20W-20; LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Standard uses 20W-20; SP, AWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; SP, AWD, Standard uses 20W-20; SP, FWD, Automatic uses 20W-20; SP, FWD, Standard uses 20W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 1993 Mitsubishi Expo?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, AWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Base, AWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Base, FWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; Base, FWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV Sport, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV Sport, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV, 1.8 C, Automatic holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LRV, 1.8 C, Standard holds 3.7 quarts with filter; LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV, 2.4 G, AWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; LRV, 2.4 G, FWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SP, AWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SP, AWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SP, FWD, Automatic holds 4.2 quarts with filter; SP, FWD, Standard holds 4.2 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1993 Mitsubishi Expo?
Most 1993 Mitsubishi Expo owners follow a 5,000–7,500 mile interval with conventional oil, or up to 10,000 miles with full synthetic. Always check the oil life monitor if equipped, and consult your owner's manual — Mitsubishi recommends intervals based on driving conditions, not just mileage.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1993 Mitsubishi Expo?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1993 Mitsubishi Expo. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.