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1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 3.0L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1992 Mighty Max 3.0L.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.0L

The 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 3.0L is a compact truck built around a 3.0-liter engine, with routine service calling for 4.5 quarts of oil in 20W-40, 10W-30, or 5W-30 API viscosity grades. Within the 1990–1996 model run, the 1992 model year logged 10 owner complaints, placing it just one complaint shy of the 1991 peak of 11 and well above the 1996 low of 3, with the power train generating the most reports and zero recalls on file. That profile makes it a representative later-production example to examine for power-train durability patterns rather than a standout low-complaint year.

Model year1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity4.5 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · 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 MZ690072
Engine air filter	MR571471
Fuel filter	MB504754 alt MB504755
Spark plug	MS851238 alt MS851237
Front wiper blades	MB415739
Serpentine belt	MZ690277 alt MB958692
Thermostat	MD972903 alt MD184011

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 4.5 qt of 20W-40 / 10W-30 / 5W-30 API 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	5 Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Engine Oil	20W-40 · API · 10W-30 · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 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 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 7,500 mi	Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Power Steering System (inspect)
Every 15,000 mi	Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 mi	Fuel Tank (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap (inspect)
Every 60,000 mi	Distributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)
Every 80,000 mi	Oxygen Sensor (replace) · PCV System (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Fuel Evaporative Canister (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 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max recorded 10 complaints, which is lower than the 11 complaints in 1991 and the 7 complaints in 1990, indicating a slight improvement from the prior year. Recalls dropped to zero in 1992 after one recall each in 1990 and 1991, and remained absent in the subsequent years shown. Investigations were zero across all listed years, so no federal investigations were noted for any model year. Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) stayed constant at five from 1990 through 1992 before rising to seven in 1994, sixteen in 1995, and nineteen in 1996, showing an increasing trend after the target year. Overall, the 1992 model sits at a point where complaints are declining and recalls have ceased, suggesting a relatively stable period in the generation’s reliability arc. Consequently, the 1992 Mighty Max appears to be a favorable year to consider for purchase based on the lower complaint count and lack of recalls relative to adjacent years.

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 10 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Power Train4

Electrical System2

Tires1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Engine & Engine Cooling1

Seat Belts1

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 5 of 5 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…
TSB9515001	1995-01-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	IMPROVED EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD. *TW

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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Vehicles with shared specs

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Vehicles taking 4.5 qt Engine oil filter MZ690116 Engine air filter MR571471 Fuel filter MB504754 Spark plug MS851238

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1992 Mighty Max 3.0L take?

4.5 qt of ABOVE 32 degrees F: 20W-40 API, ABOVE -10 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1992 Mighty Max have open recalls?

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