MitsubishiLancer Evolution20092.0L/mitsubishi/lancer-evolution/2009/2-0l/

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 Lancer Evolution 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0LTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a passenger car powered by a 2.0L engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, returning EPA figures of 17 city and 22 highway mpg and requiring 5.9 quarts of 5W-30 API oil at service intervals. Across the model's complaint history spanning 2004 through 2015, this model year sits at the quiet end of the spectrum with just two total owner complaints — matching the lowest year on record (2004) and standing in stark contrast to the 79 complaints logged for 2010 — though the five recalls and the fact that the engine tops the complaint area suggest that underlying mechanical concerns were beginning to surface even here. For a researcher, that positions the 2009 as a relatively stable point in the Evolution's timeline, caught just before a sharp uptick in reported issues the following model year.

Model year201420132012201120102009200820062005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque65-80 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/22/19 mpgEPA · verified

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, OE oil filter MD356000. 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 sizeP205-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMD356000 alt MZ690116
Engine air filter1500A023 alt 1500A086
Fuel filter1770A268 alt 1770A273
Spark plugMN163235 alt MN163236
Front wiper blades8250A186 alt MZ693021
Serpentine belt4451A114 alt 4451A115
Thermostat1305A802
Cabin air filter7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.9 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight2921 lb
Track (front / rear)60.2 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)61/39

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 22 / 19 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume7 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2009 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

4.4–5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.40 sec — 2015 Final Edition Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.40 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.90 sec13.60 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.00 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2008MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.20 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2008MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec13.90 sec291 hpAWD
2008MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.30 sec14.00 sec291 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.9 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 65-80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. 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

Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity4.5 qt
Power Steering FluidGenuine Mitsubishi PS fluid

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts184 Turbo ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts73 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32-40 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs19 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts65-80 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug23.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 Turbo rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)100 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.06-1.15 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.70-3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test23 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature177-183 °F
Engine Compression152
Engine Oil Pressure4.3 psi @ Idle, 43-100 psi @ 3500 rpm psi
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle89-111 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle67-74 ft-lbs / 38-44 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle52-66 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket48-62 ft-lbs / 28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle67-74 ft-lbs / 38-48 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90-10015 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
125-27 ft. lbs.25–27 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees; Do not re-use old bolts. Apply an appropriate amount of engine oil to top and bottom surface of washers and threaded portion of bolts.90 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

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 Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
At 60,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Fuel System (inspect)
At 105,000 miSpark Plugs (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 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution sits at an inflection point in the generation's federal record, marking a sharp drop in complaints from 59 in 2008 down to just 2, even as recalls climb from 4 to 5. This positions the 2009 model as a transitional year preceding the generation's peak of 79 complaints and 7 recalls in 2010, indicating that while owner-reported problems plummeted, the manufacturer was actively issuing recalls that would continue to escalate. For the 2009 model specifically, the two recorded complaints are split between Engine and Tires, with zero crash or fire incidents, though the data does not specify the underlying root causes. Because its complaint count is drastically lower than the surrounding 2008 and 2010 model years, the 2009 Evolution represents a comparatively strong year to buy, provided you verify that all five of its federal recalls have been properly addressed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
72
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 2 complaints on record, top 2 components.

Engine1
Tires1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V071000Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyReported 26/01/2018

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain 2007-2010 Outlander, 2008-2010 Lancer, 2009-2010 Lancer Evolution, and 2010 Lancer Sportback vehicles equipped with sunroofs. The sunroof glass may… Remedy: MMNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sunroof glass assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at…

14V562000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated PulleysReported 12/09/2014

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Lancer, Lancer Evolution, and Outlander; 2009-2011 Lancer Sportback, Lancer Rilliart, and Lancer Sportback Ralliart; and 2011… Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive belt with a rubber belt. Drive pulleys that are excessively worn will be replaced. These repairs will be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 72 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-24-27-0012024-03-19Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement…
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…

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 2009 Lancer Evolution 2.0L take?

5.9 qt of 5W-30 SM API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 Lancer Evolution have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2.0L get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 22 highway / 19 combined mpg.