2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE coolant capacity

4-8 Driving safety
4

Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.

Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).

Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.

Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.

Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
2)

Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front seat)
Tire and loading information placard
N00630100354
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.A- All vehicles (Type A)
B- Vehicles sold in Canada (Type B)
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Specifications
9-9
9 Capacities
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Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate) 17.7 gal (67.0 L) Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.Engine oil
Oil pan 4.2 qt (4.0 L) Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SM
can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Automatic transaxle
4A/T 8.1 qt (7.7 L)
DIAMOND ATF SP III 5A/T 8.9 qt (8.4 L)
Manual transaxle
5M/T 2.3 qt (2.2 L) DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-806M/T 2.1 qt (2.0 L)
Brake As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{Includes .63 qt (0.6 L) in
reserve tank}
2.4 liter
Manual transaxle 9.3 qt (8.8 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentAutomatic transaxle 9.2 qt (8.7 L)
3.8 liter
Manual transaxle 8.6 qt (8.1 L)Automatic transaxle 8.5 qt (8.0 L)
Washer fluid 4.2 qt (4.0 L) — Refrigerant (air conditioning)Refer to the air
conditioning label
on page 9-2.HFC-134a
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Alphabetical index
2Parking brake 3-54
Parking brake lever stroke 7-30
Pedal 3-79
Pedal free play 7-30
Power brakes 3-80
Service brake 3-79
Warning light 3-111
Break-in recommendations 3-2
Bulb capacity 7-47
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-9
Cargo area light 3-174
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-69
Cargo loads 4-12
Catalytic converter 7-3
Certification label 9-5
Charging system warning light 3-113
Child restraints 2-24
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-72
Outside of your vehicle 7-73
Clutch
Fluid 7-15
Pedal free play 7-29
Coat hooks 3-180
Coin holder 3-177Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-125
Consumer information 8-2
Convertible top 3-31
,7-77
Coolant (engine) 7-10,9-9
Cruise control 3-89
Indicator 3-90
Cup holder 3-178
D
Defogger (rear window) 3-135
Dimensions 9-5
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-127
Disc brake pads 7-33
Dome light
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-174
Dome light/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-50
Replacement 7-68
Switch 3-170
,3-171
Door-ajar warning buzzer 3-114
Doors
Lock 3-13
Power door locks 3-15
Drive belt 7-34
Driving during cold weather 4-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-2
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric convertible top 3-31
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-135
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-3
Emission-control system maintenance 7-31
Engine
Compartment 7-6
Coolant 7-10
,9-9
Coolant temperature gauge 3-109
Hood 7-4
Malfunction indicator 3-112
Oil and oil filter 7-7
,9-9
Overheating 6-6
Serial number 9-3
Specifications 9-7
Error codes 5-67
,5-69
Exhaust system 7-36
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-176
Fluid
Automatic transaxle fluid 7-12
,9-9
Brake fluid 7-15
,9-9
Clutch fluid 7-15
Engine coolant 7-10,9-9
Manual transaxle fluid 9-9
Power steering fluid 7-16
,9-9Washer fluid 7-14
,9-9
Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-9
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Indicator 3-111
Replacement 7-57
Switch 3-131
For cold and snowy weather 7-37
Front seats 2-4
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-55
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-48
Replacement 7-56
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel gauge 3-108
Fuel hoses 7-32
Low-fuel warning light 3-108
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-8
Tank capacity 1-5,9-9
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuse links 7-37
Fuses 7-38
Block location 7-38
Identification 7-44
Load capacities 7-40
Replacement 7-45
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