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2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2005 Lancer Evolution 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0LTransmission Manual 5-spd

The 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a performance passenger car powered by a 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine paired with a 5-speed manual transmission, requiring 5.4 quarts of 10W-30 API oil for service. Rated by the EPA at 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined, the model year carried two recalls addressing powertrain-related issues and accumulated 16 owner complaints, with the Power Train category representing the primary concern. Compared to the model's complaint trajectory spanning 2004 to 2015, where complaints peaked at 79 in 2010 after starting at just 2 in 2004, the 2005 model year represents an early iteration in the Evolution's history before the significant escalation in reliability issues that would later characterize the platform.

Model year2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2006 2005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.4 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy17/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 35 · 520 CCA battery, 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.

Battery groupBCI 35 · 520 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified

Tire sizeP185-65R14OEM · verified

Wheel / rim5.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	MZ690072
Engine air filter	MR552951
Fuel filter	MR552781 alt MR571545
Spark plug	MN158596 alt MD374841
Front wiper blades	8250A536 alt MZ693015
Serpentine belt	4451A106 alt MN187154
Thermostat	MD315301 alt MN143463
Cabin air filter	MR398288

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Manual 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	180.7 in
Overall width	66.9 in
Overall height	53.9 in
Wheelbase	102.4 in
Curb weight	2657 lb
Track (front / rear)	57.1 / 57.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	62/38

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	17 / 24 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume	95 cu ft
Cargo volume	10 cu ft
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent published road-test results.

4.3–4.8 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.30 sec — 2005 RS Sedan

271–276 hpHorsepower (as tested)

273–286 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2005	RS Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.30 sec	13.10 sec	276 hp	AWD
2005	MR Edition Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.70 sec	13.40 sec	276 hp	AWD
2005	MR Edition Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.70 sec	13.30 sec	276 hp	AWD
2005	MR Edition Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.70 sec	13.30 sec	276 hp	AWD
2005	VIII Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.70 sec	13.50 sec	271 hp	AWD
2005	MR Edition Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.80 sec	13.60 sec	276 hp	AWD
2004	RS Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.40 sec	13.20 sec	271 hp	AWD
2004	RS Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-4	4.80 sec	13.50 sec	271 hp	AWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.4 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. 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

Automatic Transmission Fluid	Mitsubishi Diamond Queen SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.1
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.4 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API · 10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	15 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	15-21 w/turbo ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	73 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	14 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	M8 nuts: 12 ft-lbs, M10 nuts: 22 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	12 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	160-202 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	112-148 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	160-202 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	112-148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	100 rpm
Spark Plug Torque	13.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.06-1.15 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	2.0 L
Standard BCI Group Number	35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	520 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance	28
Engine Oil Pressure	4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-100 psi @ 3500 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle	52-65 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	UPPER PIN: 60-66, LOWER PIN: 34-40 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	74-81 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	89-111 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	1.26 in / 0.87 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	1.26 in / 0.87 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

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

15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-100

15 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

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

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	54 ft. lbs.	54 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts completely.
3	15 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	90 degrees.	90 degrees
5	90 degrees.	90 degrees

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 at 105,000 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	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect)
At 105,000 mi	Spark Plugs (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 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution generated 16 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations, and 44 TSBs in federal records, placing it among the lower-activity model years in this generation. It represents a clear step up from 2004's 2 complaints and 1 recall, but remains far below the later peaks of 2008 (59 complaints, 4 recalls) and 2010 (79 complaints, 7 recalls), after which activity moderates but stays uneven through 2015. Within 2005 itself, the most reported areas were Power Train (3), Steering/Suspension (2), Steering (2), and Electrical System/Exterior Lighting/Visibility/Wiper (1), with 3 crash-related complaints and 0 fire complaints. The federal data does not specify underlying causes for those reports. Because 2005 sits early in the generation's arc before complaint and recall volumes surge, a well-documented, inspected example is a comparatively good year to buy.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

3 involved a crash · 0 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 16 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3

Steering,Suspension2

Steering2

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting,Visibility/Wiper1

Suspension,Air Bags1

Structure1

Power Train,Unknown Or Other1

Suspension,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V458000Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower ArmReported 23/06/2016

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2002-2007 Lancer, 2004 Lancer Wagon, 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution, 2003-2006 Outlander and 2007-2013 Outlander V-6 vehicles originally sold in… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front cross members. Depending on the level of existing corrosion, either a sealing/anti-corrosion agent will be applied or…

05V335000Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/FittingsReported 27/07/2005

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, AND MAY ALLOW COOLANT LEAKAGE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURBO CHARGER COOLANT HOSE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 888-648-7820.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 44 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…
SR-18-005REV	2023-06-23	Air Bags	This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata…
SR-17-004REV	2023-06-23	Air Bags	This is a revised Safety Recall bulletin sent to dealers informing them of new Takata…
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…

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 35 battery Vehicles taking 5.4 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MR552951 Fuel filter MR552781 Spark plug MN158596

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2005 Lancer Evolution 2.0L take?

5.4 qt of 10W-30 SM API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2005 Lancer Evolution have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.