2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Oil Type & Capacity
The 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer oil type depends on the engine: the ES, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.02 quarts with filter); the ES, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.02 quarts with filter); the Evolution takes 10W-30 (5.12 quarts with filter); the Evolution MR takes 10W-30 (5.12 quarts with filter); the Evolution RS takes 10W-30 (5.12 quarts with filter); the O-Z Rally, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.02 quarts with filter); the O-Z Rally, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.02 quarts with filter); the Ralliart, Automatic takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the Ralliart, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- ES, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.02 quarts with filter
- ES, Standard: 5W-20, 4.02 quarts with filter
- Evolution: 10W-30, 5.12 quarts with filter
- Evolution MR: 10W-30, 5.12 quarts with filter
- Evolution RS: 10W-30, 5.12 quarts with filter
- O-Z Rally, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.02 quarts with filter
- O-Z Rally, Standard: 5W-20, 4.02 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, Automatic: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, Standard: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES, Automatic — ES,O-Z Rally | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
| ES, Standard — ES,O-Z Rally | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
| Evolution — Evolution,Evolution MR,Evolution RS | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.12 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | Fully synthetic engine oils displaying ILSAC GF-3 certification symbol or conforming to the API - SL and SL/CF. |
| Evolution MR — Evolution,Evolution MR,Evolution RS | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.12 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | Fully synthetic engine oils displaying ILSAC GF-3 certification symbol or conforming to the API - SL and SL/CF. |
| Evolution RS — Evolution,Evolution MR,Evolution RS | API - SAE 10W-30 | 5.12 QTS. | 4.80 QTS. | Fully synthetic engine oils displaying ILSAC GF-3 certification symbol or conforming to the API - SL and SL/CF. |
| O-Z Rally, Automatic — ES,O-Z Rally | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
| O-Z Rally, Standard — ES,O-Z Rally | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.02 QTS. | 3.70 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
| Ralliart, Automatic — Ralliart | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
| Ralliart, Standard — Ralliart | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | API - SAE 5W-20, SAE 5W-30 and SAE 10W-30 engine oil can be used in outdoors temperatures ranging from 0Deg to 100Deg (-18 to 38Deg C). However for optimum fuel economy and cold starting select the low SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended. |
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2006 Mitsubishi Lancer factory service manualAll fluid capacities (transmission, coolant, brakes)Powered by factory manual data from our partner site AllOEMManuals.com.
Coolant capacity
6.3 quarts (5.96 L) — Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer take?
It depends on the engine: ES, Automatic uses 5W-20; ES, Standard uses 5W-20; Evolution uses 10W-30; Evolution MR uses 10W-30; Evolution RS uses 10W-30; O-Z Rally, Automatic uses 5W-20; O-Z Rally, Standard uses 5W-20; Ralliart, Automatic uses 5W-20; Ralliart, Standard uses 5W-20.
How much oil does a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer take?
Capacity depends on the engine: ES, Automatic holds 4.02 quarts with filter; ES, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter; Evolution holds 5.12 quarts with filter; Evolution MR holds 5.12 quarts with filter; Evolution RS holds 5.12 quarts with filter; O-Z Rally, Automatic holds 4.02 quarts with filter; O-Z Rally, Standard holds 4.02 quarts with filter; Ralliart, Automatic holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Ralliart, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.