1994 Mitsubishi Mirage Oil Type & Capacity
The 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage oil type depends on the engine: the ES, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the ES, 2D Coupe, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the ES, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 2D Coupe takes 20W-20 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Sedan takes 20W-20 (3.92 quarts qt with filter); the S, 2D Coupe takes 20W-20 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes 20W-20 (3.42 quarts qt with filter); the S, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 20W-20 (3.42 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ES, 2D Coupe, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.42 quarts with filter
- ES, 2D Coupe, Standard: 20W-20, 3.42 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.92 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Sedan, Standard: 20W-20, 3.92 quarts with filter
- LS, 2D Coupe: 20W-20, 3.92 quarts with filter
- LS, 4D Sedan: 20W-20, 3.92 quarts with filter
- S, 2D Coupe: 20W-20, 3.42 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Automatic: 20W-20, 3.42 quarts with filter
- S, 4D Sedan, Standard: 20W-20, 3.42 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES, 2D Coupe, Automatic — 1.5L 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) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ES, 2D Coupe, Standard — 1.5L 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) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| ES, 4D Sedan, 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) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| ES, 4D Sedan, 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) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 2D Coupe — 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) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| LS, 4D Sedan — 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) | 3.92 QTS. | 3.60 QTS. | — |
| S, 2D Coupe — 1.5L 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) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Automatic — 1.5L 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) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
| S, 4D Sedan, Standard — 1.5L 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) | 3.42 QTS. | 3.10 QTS. | — |
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Coolant capacity
5.3 quarts (5.01 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 Mirage take?
It depends on the engine: ES, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses 20W-20; ES, 2D Coupe, Standard uses 20W-20; ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 20W-20; ES, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 20W-20; LS, 2D Coupe uses 20W-20; LS, 4D Sedan uses 20W-20; S, 2D Coupe uses 20W-20; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses 20W-20; S, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 20W-20.
What is the oil capacity of a 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: ES, 2D Coupe, Automatic holds 3.42 quarts with filter; ES, 2D Coupe, Standard holds 3.42 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 3.92 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.92 quarts with filter; LS, 2D Coupe holds 3.92 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Sedan holds 3.92 quarts with filter; S, 2D Coupe holds 3.42 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Automatic holds 3.42 quarts with filter; S, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 3.42 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Most 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage 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 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage?
Yes. 20W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1994 Mitsubishi Mirage. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.