Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1983 Mighty Max 2.6L.
The 1983 Mighty Max 2.6L is defined by its 2.6‑liter engine, a 4.6‑quart oil capacity and three available viscosities — 20W‑20, 20W‑40 and 20W‑50 — that together characterize its modest powerplant. Its complaint history, documented from 1990 to 1996, shows a peak of 11 complaints in 1991 and a low of three in 1996, indicating a gradual improvement in reliability over time. Consequently, the 1983 model sits at the outset of a trajectory that moved from higher to lower issue rates in subsequent years. This context positions the vehicle as an early example of a platform that refined its dependability as the series progressed.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 4.6 qt of 20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 engine oil, 85W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 · DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil | 85W-90 · 80W-90 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 2.3 Pints, Front |
| Differential Gear Oil | 85W-90 · 80W-90 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 3.2 Pints, |
| Engine Coolant | ETHYLENE GLYCOL |
| Engine Oil | ABOVE 32 degrees F |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4.6 qt |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 4 of 4 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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… |
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4.6 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-20, 20W-40, 20W-50, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-20, 5W-30, 5W-40, per the factory manual.
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