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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse — 3.8L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Eclipse 3.8L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 3.8L

The 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse 3.8L is a passenger car powered by a 3.8-liter engine that takes 4.5 quarts of 10W-30 or 5W-20 API oil. In the model's complaint history spanning 1990 to 2012, this final model year recorded just a single owner complaint — the lowest of any year, compared to a peak of 392 in 1995 — and carries zero recalls, with the lone issue centered on air bags. That scarcity of reported problems positions the 2011 Eclipse as the most trouble-free iteration in over two decades of production.

Model year2012201120102009200820072006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 550 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 24 · 550 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size4WD:P225-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072 alt MD352627
Engine air filterMR571396
Fuel filter1770A122
Spark plug1822A002 alt MN158596
Front wiper blades8250A098 alt 8250A536
Serpentine beltMN187015 alt MN187016
ThermostatMD194988 alt 1305A278

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.9 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase101.6 in
Curb weight3274 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2011 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

5.8–6.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2008 GT V6 Coupe
260 lb-ftTorque (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008GT V6 Coupe 3.8L V65.80 sec14.30 sec263 hpFWD
2007Spyder GT V6 3.8L V66.00 sec14.60 sec262 hpFWD
2007Spyder GT V6 3.8L V66.70 sec14.80 sec262 hpFWD
2007Spyder GT V6 3.8L V66.70 sec15.30 sec262 hpFWD
2006GT V6 Coupe 3.8L V65.90 sec14.20 sec263 hpFWD
2006GT V6 Coupe 3.8L V66.00 sec14.60 sec263 hpFWD
2006GT V6 Coupe 3.8L V66.10 sec14.50 sec263 hpFWD
2006GT V6 Coupe 3.8L V66.10 sec14.60 sec263 hpFWD

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-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 18.0-22.0 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

Automatic Transmission FluidMitsubishi Diamond Queen SP-III
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity8.9
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Manual Transmission Fluid75W-80 · GL-3
Manual Transmission Fluid Capacity4.7
Power Steering FluidGenuine Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts134-140 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts54 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine BoltsBolts: 18 ft-lbs, nuts: 15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts33-39 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts29-37 ft-lbs
Main Bearings54 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug18.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs10 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub145-188 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-3-4-5-6
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)680 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.16-1.26 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance550 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177-183 °F
Engine Oil Pressure4.2 psi @ Idle, 42-100 psi @ 3500 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle42-48 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket25-31 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle67-81 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-9420 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages
158 ft. lbs.58 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts completely in reverse order.
315 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
490 degrees.90 degrees
590 degrees.; Replace any cylinder head bolts that exceed the maximum length 99.4 mm (3.91).90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
176-84 ft. lbs.76–84 ft. lbs
2Loosen all bolts.
376-84
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs., step 2: tighten only bolts 8 and 9: 8.1 ft. lbs., step 3: tighten all but 8 and 9: 6.6 ft. lbs., step 4: turn all but bolts 8 and 9, 906 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 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 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miFuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Timing Belt (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 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse demonstrates a very low volume of federal records, with only one reported complaint, zero recalls, and zero investigations. This represents a significant decrease in issues compared to the 2008 model, which had 71 complaints and one recall, and it remains lower than the 2012 model, which recorded eight complaints. Across the vehicle's generation, there is a clear downward trend in instability from peaks in 1995 and 2001, where complaints reached 392 and 316 respectively. The 2011 model falls at the low end of this arc, with its single reported complaint pertaining to air bags, although the data does not specify a root cause. Given the minimal number of complaints and the absence of recalls relative to previous years, 2011 is a good year to buy.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
35
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Air Bags1

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 35 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
DEALER LETTER2023-07-21EquipmentThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-23-00-0042023-04-24StructureThis Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for…
TSB-23-00-0012023-04-24EquipmentThis Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the…
DEALER LETTER2023-04-21EquipmentThis is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has…
TSB-11-66-001REV2023-03-07Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for…

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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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 Eclipse 3.8L take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 100 degreesF 10W-30 SM API, BELOW 100 degreesF 5W-20 SM API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 Eclipse have open recalls?

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