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2000 Mitsubishi Galant — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Galant 3.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.0LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2000 Mitsubishi Galant 3.0L is a passenger car featuring a 3.0L engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission, yielding an EPA fuel economy of 17/25/20 mpg. This configuration requires 4.5 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-30 API engine oil. Positioned between the model's 1994 peak of 263 complaints and the 2011 low of 3, this year recorded 149 owner complaints and 11 recalls, with the most prevalent issues occurring in the Engine & Engine Cooling area.

Model year2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/25/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 86 · 525 CCA battery, OE oil filter MZ690116. 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.

Battery groupBCI 86 · 525 CCAOEM · verified

Tire size195-65HR15OEM · verified

Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690116 alt MZ690072
Engine air filter	MB906051
Fuel filter	MR431089
Spark plug	MD313443 alt MS851728
Front wiper blades	MZ693015 alt 8250A536
Serpentine belt	MN187017 alt MN187016
Thermostat	MD350415 alt MD328070
Cabin air filter	MR500360

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 25 / 20 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2000 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.6–9.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.60 sec — 1999 GTZ Sedan

195 hpHorsepower (as tested)

205 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	GTZ Sedan 3.0L V6	8.60 sec	16.60 sec	195 hp	FWD
1999	GTZ Sedan 3.0L V6	9.00 sec	16.70 sec	195 hp	FWD
1999	LS Sedan 3.0L V6	9.30 sec	17.00 sec	195 hp	FWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-3-4-5-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Genuine Mitsubishi PS fluid
Power Steering Fluid	Use Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	DOHC: 14 ft-lbs; SOHC:
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	134 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 fastners: 36 ft-lbs
Main Bearings	69 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	167 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order	1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	.56-.68 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	9400-12,800 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.039-0.0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque	15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.48-1.56 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	56
Oil Capacity	4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	86
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	525 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)	47.0-50.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)	38.0 psi
Engine Compression	119-83 PSI. 14 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression	139-185 psi
Engine Oil Pressure	4.2 psi @ Idle, 43-85 psi @ 3000 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	36-43 ft-lbs / 65 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	40 ft-lbs / 65-80 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0031 in / 0.0024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 0.945 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

25 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

25 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	80 ft. lbs.	80 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	80

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; spark plugs every 60,000 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 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Power Steering System (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (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 2000 Mitsubishi Galant sits near the peak of the generation's recall and TSB activity: it recorded 11 recalls—the highest count in the entire dataset—alongside 130 TSBs, both up from 9 recalls and 116 TSBs in 1999. Consumer complaints actually dropped from 237 in 1999 to 149 in 2000, suggesting a slight improvement, though this figure remained elevated compared to early-1990s levels and comparable to early-2000s years (2001: 167, 2002: 142). The 2000 model year also shows a notably high fire complaint count (24) relative to crash complaints (15), with top defect areas involving Engine & Engine Cooling (25), Structure (22), and Electrical System (14). By 2004, complaints had fallen to just 61, indicating that issues were largely addressed in later production years. The concrete takeaway: while 2000 benefits from fewer complaints than 1999, its 11 recalls and high fire complaint volume place it at the height of this generation's trouble period—buyers should budget for potential repair coverage and prioritize vehicles with documented recall completion.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

130

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

149

Owner complaints

15 involved a crash · 24 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 149 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling25

Structure22

Electrical System14

Exterior Lighting13

Service Brakes, Hydraulic11

Air Bags9

Steering7

Unknown Or Other5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 7 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

00V225001Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)Reported 10/08/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

04V428000Equipment:Other:LabelsReported 01/09/2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE… Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 130 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
DEALER LETTER	2023-07-21	Equipment	This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-23-00-004	2023-04-24	Structure	This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for…
TSB-23-00-001	2023-04-24	Equipment	This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the…
DEALER LETTER	2023-04-21	Equipment	This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-22-54-003	2022-04-07	Exterior Lighting	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter MZ690116 Engine air filter MB906051 Fuel filter MR431089 Spark plug MD313443

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Galant 3.0L take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 0 degreesF 10W-30 SL API, BELOW 100 degreesF 5W-30 SL API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Galant have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.0L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 25 highway / 20 combined mpg.