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2001 Mitsubishi Galant — 2.4L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Galant 2.4L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.4LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Mitsubishi Galant is a passenger car powered by a 2.4‑liter engine paired with a four‑speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA estimates of 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg and requiring 4.5 quarts of 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API‑rated oil. Owner‑reported complaints total 167, with air‑bag issues leading the list and nine recalls issued for the model year. Within the 1990‑2012 Galant lineage, the 2001 figure sits well below the peak of 263 complaints in 1994 but far above the low of three in 2011, indicating a moderate reliability standing for this generation.

Model year2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2001

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 economy19/26/21 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 sizeP195-65R15OEM · 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	MD313442 alt MS851357
Front wiper blades	MZ693015 alt 8250A536
Serpentine belt	MN187017 alt MN187016
Thermostat	MD350415 alt MD328070

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	19 / 26 / 21 mpg
Drivetrain	Front-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	96 cu ft
Cargo volume	14 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

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. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

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	18 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	98 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 fastners: 36 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 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 Secondary Resistance	8500-11,500 ohms
Spark Plug Gap	0.028-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	5, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.39-1.48 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	56
Oil Capacity	4.70 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	185-139 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

Torque Caliper to Bracket	74 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	87-101 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	28 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	74 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	32 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	44 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-94

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	58 ft. lbs.	58 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees.	90 degrees

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

18 ft. lbs

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 federal record for the Mitsubishi Galant reveals a trend of volatility, with significant spikes in complaints and technical service bulletins (TSBs) during the mid-1990s and again between 1999 and 2003. The 2001 model year falls at the peak of this second surge, recording 138 TSBs—the highest volume of any year in the record—alongside 167 complaints and 9 recalls. This represents an increase in complaints over the 2000 model year (149) and remains higher than the 2002 model (142). Primary complaint areas for 2001 include Air Bags (23), Service Brakes Hydraulic (21), and Power Train (19), though the data does not specify the root causes for these issues. With 42 crash complaints and 16 fire complaints, this year sits within a high-activity window of the vehicle's production arc. Consequently, this is not a recommended year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

138

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

167

Owner complaints

42 involved a crash · 16 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 167 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags23

Service Brakes, Hydraulic21

Power Train19

Engine & Engine Cooling16

Structure13

Electrical System8

Suspension7

Vehicle Speed Control5

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V005001SeatsReported 08/01/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED…

00V320001Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsReported 27/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 138 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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 86 battery Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter MZ690116 Engine air filter MB906051 Fuel filter MR431089 Spark plug MD313442

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Galant 2.4L 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 2001 Galant have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.4L get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.