MitsubishiRVR2015Overview/mitsubishi/rvr/2015/base/

2015 Mitsubishi RVR

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 RVR.

Model year202020152012

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

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length169.3 in
Overall width69.7 in
Overall height64.2 in
Wheelbase105.1 in
Curb weight3020 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 60.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. 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

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-4
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.0-5.5
Power Steering FluidGenuine Mitsubishi PS fluid
Power Steering FluidUse Mitsubishi Diamond SPIII
Power Steering FluidEPS

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts155 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft/lbs.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33-39 ft/lbs.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft/lbs.

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)600-800 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)550-750 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerMitsubishi
Spark Plug TypeTurbo
Spark Plug Gap.020 - .023 in
Spark Plug Torque12-14 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing5 degrees

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca

Service checks

RPM47 @ idle rpm
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)Turbo - 45-50 psi
RPMTurbo 38 psi @ idle rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat bolt threads with clean engine oil.

125.0-27.0 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees

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

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN
Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific RVR. OEM
Build data
Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.
Recalls
Check open recall campaigns against a specific vehicle by VIN.

Vehicles with shared specs

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

Reference guides

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