2011 Mitsubishi Lancer Oil Type & Capacity
The 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer oil type depends on the engine: the DE, Automatic CVT takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the DE, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the ES, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the ES, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the ES, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 0W-20 (4.52 quarts with filter); the Evolution GSR takes 5W-30 (5.39 quarts with filter); the Evolution MR takes 5W-30 (5.39 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT takes 0W-20 (5.39 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.39 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT takes 0W-20 (5.39 quarts with filter); the GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard takes 0W-20 (5.39 quarts with filter); the Ralliart, 4D Hatchback takes 5W-30 (5.39 quarts with filter); the Ralliart, 4D Sedan takes 5W-30 (5.39 quarts with filter), per the factory service manual.
Factory-spec answer
It depends on the engine:
- DE, Automatic CVT: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- DE, Standard: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- ES, 4D Sedan, Standard: 0W-20, 4.52 quarts with filter
- Evolution GSR: 5W-30, 5.39 quarts with filter
- Evolution MR: 5W-30, 5.39 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT: 0W-20, 5.39 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard: 0W-20, 5.39 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT: 0W-20, 5.39 quarts with filter
- GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard: 0W-20, 5.39 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, 4D Hatchback: 5W-30, 5.39 quarts with filter
- Ralliart, 4D Sedan: 5W-30, 5.39 quarts with filter
Oil capacity by engine
| Engine | Oil Type (viscosity) | Capacity w/ Filter | Capacity w/o Filter | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE, Automatic CVT — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| DE, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| ES, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| ES, 4D Hatchback, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| ES, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.0L Eng,Normally Aspirated | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 4.52 QTS. | 4.20 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| Evolution GSR — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | ILSAC, API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | — |
| Evolution MR — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | ILSAC, API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | — |
| GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard — 2.4L Eng | ILSAC, API - SAE 0W-20 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | Refer to TSB No. 10-00-011. |
| Ralliart, 4D Hatchback — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | ILSAC, API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | — |
| Ralliart, 4D Sedan — 2.0L Eng,Turbocharger | ILSAC, API - SAE 5W-30 | 5.39 QTS. | 5.07 QTS. | — |
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More specs & repair guides for your Lancer
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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) — Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or equivalent
Frequently asked questions
What type of oil does a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer take?
It depends on the engine: DE, Automatic CVT uses 0W-20; DE, Standard uses 0W-20; ES, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT uses 0W-20; ES, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 0W-20; ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT uses 0W-20; ES, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 0W-20; Evolution GSR uses 5W-30; Evolution MR uses 5W-30; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT uses 0W-20; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard uses 0W-20; GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT uses 0W-20; GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard uses 0W-20; Ralliart, 4D Hatchback uses 5W-30; Ralliart, 4D Sedan uses 5W-30.
How much oil does a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer take?
Capacity depends on the engine: DE, Automatic CVT holds 4.52 quarts with filter; DE, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT holds 4.52 quarts with filter; ES, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 4.52 quarts with filter; Evolution GSR holds 5.39 quarts with filter; Evolution MR holds 5.39 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Automatic CVT holds 5.39 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Hatchback, Standard holds 5.39 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Sedan, Automatic CVT holds 5.39 quarts with filter; GTS, 4D Sedan, Standard holds 5.39 quarts with filter; Ralliart, 4D Hatchback holds 5.39 quarts with filter; Ralliart, 4D Sedan holds 5.39 quarts with filter.
Can I use synthetic oil in my 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer?
Yes. 0W-20 is widely available as a full synthetic, and synthetic is safe (often recommended) for the 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer. What matters most is matching the factory viscosity and specification, then changing the oil and filter on schedule.