1994 Mitsubishi Galant Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant takes 20W-20 motor oil — 4.52 quarts with a filter change, per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
20W-20 — 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GS, Automatic | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| GS, Standard | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| LS | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| S, Automatic | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| S, Standard | 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) | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
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1994 Mitsubishi Galant factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
7.4 quarts (7 L) — 50/50 mixture of Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze and water. Includes: .69 qt. in reserve tank.
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant take?
The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant takes 20W-20 motor oil (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)), per the factory service manual.
How much oil does a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant take?
The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant holds 4.52 quarts with a filter change, or 4.2 quarts without changing the filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1994 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.