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1992 Mitsubishi Expo — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Expo 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1992 Mitsubishi Expo 2.4L is a passenger car featuring a 2.4L engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. It delivers an EPA fuel economy of 17/22/19 mpg and requires 4.2 quarts of oil in 20W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API viscosities. With three recalls and 49 total owner complaints focused on seat belts, this model year shows a higher complaint volume than any individual year in the 1994-2003 history, where complaints peaked at 16 in 1994 and reached a low of one in 1996.

Model year1995199419931992

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity4.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter MZ690072. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072
Engine air filterMB906051
Fuel filterMB504760
Spark plugMS851238
Front wiper bladesMB848803 alt MZ693015
Serpentine beltMD178429 alt MD186126
ThermostatMD972903 alt MD184011

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume44 cu ft
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent published road-test results.

10.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.70 sec — 1992 SP 5-door (107.1WB)
136 hpHorsepower (as tested)
145 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1992SP 5-door (107.1WB) 2.4L I-410.70 sec17.80 sec136 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 4.2 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 85W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil85W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.8 Pints
Engine CoolantETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity4.2 qt
Power Steering FluidUse Mitsubishi PS fluid

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAxle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miFuel System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miBalance Shaft Drive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1992 Mitsubishi Expo shows a distinct complaint profile, with seat belts dominating at 25 reported issues—far exceeding any other category—while power train (7), structure (5), and engine cooling (2) follow. Notably, the year-by-year federal record skips 1992 entirely, beginning instead in 1994 with 16 complaints, then dropping sharply to 11 in 1995 and just 1 by 1996, suggesting a rapid resolution or reporting decline after the early production years. The 1992 model also recorded 1 crash complaint and zero fire complaints, which is reassuring. Since the target year predates the available federal tracking data, it appears to sit at the front of this downward complaint trend, implying early-model bugs may have been addressed in subsequent years. This makes the 1992 a somewhat riskier proposition compared to later examples like 1996, which had only 1 complaint across all categories.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
11
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
49
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 49 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seat Belts25
Power Train7
Structure5
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

97V063001Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 18/04/1997

EXCESS LUBRICATION CAN CAUSE THE RUBBER DOOR LATCH SWITCH COVER TO DEFORM, AND THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH TO MALFUNCTION, SO THAT THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHORAGE WOULD REMAIN AT THE A-PILLAR WHEN THE DOOR WAS CLOSED. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOOR LATCH SWITCH.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 11 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT2532019-11-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-0082019-07-30EquipmentThis is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT2372018-02-26EquipmentThis is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-0022013-01-29StructureThis Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section…
TSB97230151997-12-01Power TrainINFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Expo 2.4L take?

4.2 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Expo have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.