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2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — 2.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 Lancer Evolution 2.0L.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine 2.0LTransmission Automatic (AM6)

The 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is a passenger car equipped with a 2.0L engine and an automatic (AM6) transmission, requiring 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil and delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg city, 22 highway, and 19 combined. With only four total owner complaints—primarily in the power train—and a single recall, this model year sits among the most reliable in the Evolution’s 2004–2015 history, especially when contrasted with the 79 complaints recorded for the 2010 model year.

Model year201420132012201120102009200820062005

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 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 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 35 · 520 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnTURNOEM · verified
Tire sizeP205-60R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim6.5-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filterMZ690072 alt MZ690116
Engine air filterMR968274 alt 1500A086
Fuel filter1770A273 alt 1770A268
Spark plug1822A068 alt 1822A069
BatterySC34CMP
Front wiper bladesMZ693021 alt 8250A186
Serpentine belt4451A123 alt 4451A115
Thermostat1305A803 alt 1305A802
Cabin air filter7803A004

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (AM6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.9 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height58.7 in
Wheelbase103.9 in
Curb weight3120 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
DrivetrainAll-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 2013 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
2012MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2015Final Edition Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.40 sec13.30 sec303 hpAWD
2015MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.90 sec13.70 sec291 hpAWD
2015MR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-45.10 sec13.80 sec291 hpAWD
2010SE Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.50 sec13.30 sec291 hpAWD
2010MR Touring Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.20 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.60 sec13.40 sec291 hpAWD
2008GSR Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-44.90 sec13.60 sec291 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 6.0 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

Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 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 Hub166-202 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub107-129 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub166-202 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 Capacity2.40-3.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number35
Standard BCI Cranking Performance520 cca
Standard BCI Cranking Performance700 cca

Service checks

Regulated Fuel System Pressure (Without Vacuum)45.0-50.0 psi
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 Knuckle52-66 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle38-48 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG
Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle67-81 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket28-36 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle39-44 ft-lbs

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 3,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant at 90,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 90,000 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 3,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 6,000 miTire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 9,000 miEngine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Wheel Cylinder (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace)
Every 60,000 miEmission Control System (inspect) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Heater Hose (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 90,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 150,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution logged 4 complaints, 1 recall, and 1 investigation, with 78 associated TSBs—a profile that represents a notable improvement from the generation's peak problem years. Comparing to immediately preceding years, 2013 showed slightly higher complaints than 2012 (3) but dramatically lower than 2010 (79 complaints, 7 recalls) and 2011 (45 complaints, 4 recalls). However, the single investigation opened in 2013 carried forward into 2014 and 2015, suggesting a lingering unresolved issue rather than a clean slate. The target year's top complaint areas centered on Power Train (2 complaints), with one fire-related complaint and zero crash complaints recorded. The TSB volume of 78 indicates that dealers were still addressing technical service bulletins at rates similar to the problematic mid-generation years, implying ongoing durability or refinement issues in the drivetrain. Looking ahead, complaints escalated sharply to 22 in 2014 and 26 in 2015 with two recalls per year, confirming that 2013 sits at the low point of a complaint valley rather than representing a fundamentally resolved vehicle. The concrete takeaway: 2013 offers the lowest complaint/recall burden in the Evo X's later lifecycle, but the open investigation and persistent TSB volume mean buyers should verify that the specific recall and any related drivetrain items were addressed before purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
78
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
4
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 1 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 4 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Power Train2
Suspension1
Engine1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V446000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 19/09/2013

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Lancer Evolution vehicles manufactured from December 12, 2007, through March 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the clutch… Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected clutch master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 78 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB-16-54-001REV2024-07-23Electrical SystemThis Technical Service Bulletin instructs the dealer to update the Hands Free Module…
TSB-24-27-0012024-03-19Power TrainService Manual Revision - This Technical Service Bulletin provides the replacement…
TSB-23-22-0012023-07-21Power TrainThis Technical Service Bulletin provides service manual corrections and additional…
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…

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 2013 Lancer Evolution 2.0L take?

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

Does the 2013 Lancer Evolution have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.