2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Oil Type & Capacity
The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer oil type depends on the engine: the DE, Automatic CVT takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts qt with filter); the DE, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts qt with filter); the ES, Automatic CVT takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts qt with filter); the ES, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.52 quarts qt with filter); the Evolution GSR takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter); the Evolution MR takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter); the Evolution MR Touring takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter); the Evolution SE takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter); the GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT takes 5W-20 (4.82 quarts qt with filter); the GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.82 quarts qt with filter); the GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT takes 5W-20 (4.82 quarts qt with filter); the GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 5W-20 (4.82 quarts qt with filter); the Ralliart, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter); the Ralliart, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.33 quarts qt with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DE, Automatic CVT: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- DE, Standard: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, Automatic CVT: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, Standard: 5W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Evolution GSR: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
- Evolution MR: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
- Evolution MR Touring: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
- Evolution SE: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT: 5W-20, 4.82 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 5W-20, 4.82 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT: 5W-20, 4.82 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 5W-20, 4.82 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.33 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE, Automatic CVT — Normally Aspirated,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| DE, Standard — Normally Aspirated,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| ES, Automatic CVT — Normally Aspirated,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| ES, Standard — Normally Aspirated,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | — |
| Evolution GSR — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
| Evolution MR — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
| Evolution MR Touring — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
| Evolution SE — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
| GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.4L Eng | API - SAE 5W-20 | 4.82 QTS. | 4.50 QTS. | — |
| Ralliart, 4D Hatchback — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
| Ralliart, 4D Sedan — Turbocharger,2.0L Eng | API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.33 QTS. | 5.10 QTS. | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer take?
It depends on the engine: DE, Automatic CVT uses 5W-20; DE, Standard uses 5W-20; ES, Automatic CVT uses 5W-20; ES, Standard uses 5W-20; Evolution GSR uses 5W-30; Evolution MR uses 5W-30; Evolution MR Touring uses 5W-30; Evolution SE uses 5W-30; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT uses 5W-20; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 5W-20; GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT uses 5W-20; GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 5W-20; Ralliart, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; Ralliart, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30.
What is the oil capacity of a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Oil capacity depends on the engine: DE, Automatic CVT holds 4.52 quarts with filter; DE, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, Automatic CVT holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Evolution GSR holds 5.33 quarts with filter; Evolution MR holds 5.33 quarts with filter; Evolution MR Touring holds 5.33 quarts with filter; Evolution SE holds 5.33 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT holds 4.82 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.82 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT holds 4.82 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.82 quarts with filter; Ralliart, 4D Hatchback holds 5.33 quarts with filter; Ralliart, 4D Sedan holds 5.33 quarts with filter.
How often should I change the oil in my 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Most 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Yes. 5W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.