1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport Oil Type & Capacity
The 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport oil type depends on the engine: the ES takes 5W-30 (4.52 quarts with filter); the Limited, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the Limited, RWD takes 5W-30 (4.82 quarts with filter); the LS, 4WD, Automatic takes 5W-30 (4.72 quarts with filter); the LS, 4WD, Standard takes 5W-30 (4.72 quarts with filter); the LS, RWD takes 5W-30 (4.72 quarts with filter); the XLS, 4WD takes 5W-30 (4.72 quarts with filter); the XLS, RWD takes 5W-30 (4.72 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ES: 5W-30, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Limited, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- Limited, RWD: 5W-30, 4.82 quarts with filter
- LS, 4WD, Automatic: 5W-30, 4.72 quarts with filter
- LS, 4WD, Standard: 5W-30, 4.72 quarts with filter
- LS, RWD: 5W-30, 4.72 quarts with filter
- XLS, 4WD: 5W-30, 4.72 quarts with filter
- XLS, RWD: 5W-30, 4.72 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| Limited, 4WD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| Limited, RWD — 3.5L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| LS, 4WD, Automatic — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.72 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| LS, 4WD, Standard — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.72 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| LS, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.72 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| XLS, 4WD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.72 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
| XLS, RWD — 3.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 4.72 QTS. | 4.40 QTS. | ECOLCS or API - SJ EC, SJ/CD EC. |
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More specs & repair guides for your Montero Sport
1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
8.5 quarts (8.04 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 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport take?
It depends on the engine: ES uses 5W-30; Limited, 4WD uses 5W-30; Limited, RWD uses 5W-30; LS, 4WD, Automatic uses 5W-30; LS, 4WD, Standard uses 5W-30; LS, RWD uses 5W-30; XLS, 4WD uses 5W-30; XLS, RWD uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport take?
Capacity depends on the engine: ES holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Limited, 4WD holds 4.82 quarts with filter; Limited, RWD holds 4.82 quarts with filter; LS, 4WD, Automatic holds 4.72 quarts with filter; LS, 4WD, Standard holds 4.72 quarts with filter; LS, RWD holds 4.72 quarts with filter; XLS, 4WD holds 4.72 quarts with filter; XLS, RWD holds 4.72 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
Yes. 5W-30 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.