1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Oil Type & Capacity
The 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse oil type depends on the engine: the Base, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Base, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the GS-T, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the GS-T, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the GS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the GS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the GSX, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the GSX, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the RS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts qt with filter); the Spyder GS-T, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the Spyder GS-T, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the Spyder GS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter); the Spyder GS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.32 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- Base, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Base, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS-T, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- GS-T, Standard: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- GS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- GSX, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- GSX, Standard: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- RS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- RS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.5 quarts with filter
- Spyder GS-T, Automatic: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- Spyder GS-T, Standard: 10W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- Spyder GS, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
- Spyder GS, Standard: 5W-30, 4.32 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| Base, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GS-T, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GS-T, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GS, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GS, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GSX, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| GSX, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| RS, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| RS, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.50 QTS. | 4.00 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| Spyder GS-T, Automatic — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| Spyder GS-T, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | API - SAE 10W-30 (-10Deg.F to 120Deg. F), SAE 5W-30 (62Deg.F to -10Deg. F) | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| Spyder GS, Automatic — 2.4L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
| Spyder GS, Standard — 2.4L Eng,Normally Aspirated | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.32 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | EOLCS Certification Mark. |
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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 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse take?
It depends on the engine: Base, Automatic uses 5W-30; Base, Standard uses 5W-30; GS-T, Automatic uses 10W-30; GS-T, Standard uses 10W-30; GS, Automatic uses 5W-30; GS, Standard uses 5W-30; GSX, Automatic uses 10W-30; GSX, Standard uses 10W-30; RS, Automatic uses 5W-30; RS, Standard uses 5W-30; Spyder GS-T, Automatic uses 10W-30; Spyder GS-T, Standard uses 10W-30; Spyder GS, Automatic uses 5W-30; Spyder GS, Standard uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: Base, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Base, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS-T, Automatic holds 4.32 quarts with filter; GS-T, Standard holds 4.32 quarts with filter; GS, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GS, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; GSX, Automatic holds 4.32 quarts with filter; GSX, Standard holds 4.32 quarts with filter; RS, Automatic holds 4.5 quarts with filter; RS, Standard holds 4.5 quarts with filter; Spyder GS-T, Automatic holds 4.32 quarts with filter; Spyder GS-T, Standard holds 4.32 quarts with filter; Spyder GS, Automatic holds 4.32 quarts with filter; Spyder GS, Standard holds 4.32 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Most 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.