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1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1994 Mighty Max 3.0L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.0L

The 1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max is a compact truck powered by a 3.0L engine, with a 4.5-quart oil capacity and recommended viscosities of 20W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API. Within the 1990–1996 generation, this model year recorded 9 owner complaints—all centered on the engine and cooling system—and zero recalls, placing it between the generation’s high of 11 complaints in 1991 and low of 3 in 1996. That positions the 1994 Mighty Max as a mid-pack year in terms of reported issues, reflecting a typical reliability profile for the series without standing out as either the most or least problematic.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · 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 filter	MZ690072 alt MZ690116
Engine air filter	MR571471
Fuel filter	MB504755 alt MB504754
Spark plug	MS851237 alt MS851238
Front wiper blades	MB415739
Serpentine belt	MB167064 alt MD185960
Thermostat	MD972903 alt MD184011

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 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 Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	85W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5 Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 qt
Power Steering Fluid	Use 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.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	EGR Valve (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Canister (replace) · PCV System (inspect)

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 1994 Mighty Max sits in a declining complaint arc that fell from a generation high of 11 in 1991 to 9 in 1994, then to 7 in 1995 and just 3 by 1996, while recalls disappeared after 1991 and investigations never appeared. Technical service bulletins ticked up modestly to seven in 1994 from a steady five in the three prior years, then surged to 16 and 19 in the final two model years, suggesting Mitsubishi was addressing emerging service patterns rather than acute safety defects. The 1994 complaint profile is heavily weighted toward Engine & Engine Cooling with five of nine reports, while Steering/Tires, Service Brakes Hydraulic, and Suspension each logged a single complaint; the data does not specify root causes for any category. Two crash-related complaints were recorded in 1994 with zero fire reports. With no recalls, no investigations, and complaint volume trending downward, the 1994 model represents a relatively stable point in the generation — a good year to buy provided the engine cooling system receives thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92’94’95 ’96

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling5

Steering,Tires1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Suspension1

Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB-22-54-003	2022-04-07	Exterior Lighting	This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between…
TT253	2019-11-26	Equipment	This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008	2019-07-30	Equipment	This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes…
TT237	2018-02-26	Equipment	This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002	2013-01-29	Structure	This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section…

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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Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter MZ690072 Engine air filter MR571471 Fuel filter MB504755 Spark plug MS851237

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1994 Mighty Max 3.0L take?

4.5 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 1994 Mighty Max have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.