1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Oil Type & Capacity
The 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse oil type depends on the engine: the GS-T, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the GS-T, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the GS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the GSX, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the GSX, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the RS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the RS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.5 quarts with filter); the Spyder GS-T, Automatic takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the Spyder GS-T, Standard takes 10W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the Spyder GS, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter); the Spyder GS, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.32 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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More specs & repair guides for your Eclipse
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse 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 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse take?
It depends on the engine: 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.
How much oil does a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse take?
Capacity depends on the engine: 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.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Yes. 10W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.