2006 Mitsubishi Raider Oil Type & Capacity

The 2006 Mitsubishi Raider oil type depends on the engine: the DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Pickup, 4WD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the LS, 4D Pickup, RWD takes 5W-20 (5.0 quarts qt with filter); the XLS, 4WD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter); the XLS, RWD takes 5W-20 (6.0 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.

Factory-spec answer

It depends on the engine:

Oil capacity by engine

EngineOil Type (viscosity)Capacity w/ FilterCapacity w/o FilterNotes
DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 KAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, AutomaticAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, StandardAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
LS, 4D Pickup, 4WDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
LS, 4D Pickup, RWDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
XLS, 4WD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
XLS, 4WDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
XLS, RWD — 4.7L EngAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-306.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
XLS, RWDAPI - SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-305.00 QTS.Use oil that meets Standard MS-6395.
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Coolant capacity

16.2 quarts (15.33 L) — MITSHUBISHI Antifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Organic Additive Technology) or equivalent. Includes: 1 qt. in coolant reserve tank.

Frequently asked questions

What type of oil does a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider take?

It depends on the engine: DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD uses 5W-20; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Pickup, 4WD uses 5W-20; LS, 4D Pickup, RWD uses 5W-20; XLS, 4WD uses 5W-20; XLS, RWD uses 5W-20.

What is the oil capacity of a 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?

Oil capacity depends on the engine: DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 3.7 K holds 5.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, 4.7 N, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 3.7 K, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; DuroCross, 4D Pickup, 4.7 N, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Automatic holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Pickup Extra Cab, Standard holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Pickup, 4WD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; LS, 4D Pickup, RWD holds 5.0 quarts with filter; XLS, 4WD holds 6.0 quarts with filter; XLS, RWD holds 6.0 quarts with filter.

How often should I change the oil in my 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?

Most 2006 Mitsubishi Raider 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 2006 Mitsubishi Raider?

Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.

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