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1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1985 Mighty Max 2.0L.

Engine 2.0L

The 1985 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2.0L is a compact pickup built around a 2.0-liter engine, with routine service calling for 3.7 quarts of oil in viscosity grades spanning 20W-20, 20W-40, and 20W-50. In the reliability record for this specific model year, owner complaints are sparse—just two in total, centered on Engine & Engine Cooling—and the vehicle carries zero recalls. Because 1985 predates the broader Mighty Max complaint window, which tracked 1990 through 1996 and ranged from a high of 11 complaints in 1991 down to 3 in 1996, the available data points to an early, lightly reported year rather than a peak-problem period.

Model year1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity3.7 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50OEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter MZ690116. 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	MZ690116 alt MD069783
Engine air filter	MD604887 alt MD604880
Fuel filter	MB129591 alt MB220900
Spark plug	MS851188
Front wiper blades	MB415739
Serpentine belt	MB076213 alt MZ690276
Thermostat	MD094120 alt MD972903

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 3.7 qt of 20W-20 / 20W-40 / 20W-50 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	3.2 Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	ABOVE 32 degrees F
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 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 3,000 mi.

Every 3,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 7,500 mi	Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 mi	Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning System (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Jet Valve (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Choke System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 mi	Air Injection System (inspect) · Carburetor (inspect) · EGR Valve (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect)
At 60,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Air Conditioning 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 federal record provides complaint and recall data only for model years 1990 through 1996, showing a general decline in complaints from 7 in 1990 to 3 in 1996 and recalls occurring only in 1990 and 1991 before dropping to zero thereafter. Investigations remain at zero across the entire span, while technical service bulletins rise from 5 in 1990 to 19 in 1996. Because the target year 1985 precedes the earliest year in the dataset, there are no comparable figures to place it within this trend or to assess whether its complaint or recall experience was higher, lower, or similar. Consequently, the data do not specify any complaint or recall patterns for the 1985 Mighty Max. Without specific federal‑record information for 1985, a definitive judgment on its suitability as a purchase cannot be drawn from this source.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 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 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Fuel System, Gasoline1

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 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…

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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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

Vehicles taking 3.7 qt Engine oil filter MZ690116 Engine air filter MD604887 Fuel filter MB129591 Spark plug MS851188

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1985 Mighty Max 2.0L take?

3.7 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.

Does the 1985 Mighty Max have open recalls?

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