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2006 Mitsubishi Raider — 3.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2006 Raider 3.7L V6.

Engine 3.7L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine that takes 5.0 quarts of 5W-30 API oil and is mated to a four‑speed automatic transmission, yielding EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 15 city, 20 highway and 17 combined mpg. Owner feedback for the year shows a total of 54 complaints, with air‑bag problems leading the list. Additionally, the vehicle was subject to three recalls, completing the reliability picture for this model year.

Model year2009200820072006

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque125-145 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/20/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 600 CCA battery. 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 65 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP255-65R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter53004383AB
Spark plugSPZFR6F11G
Front wiper blades8250A174
Serpentine belt53032037AM
Thermostat68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 20 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 5W-30 API engine oil, Front: 75W-; Rear: 75W- in the differential, DOT 3 · DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 125-145 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-4-3-2. 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

Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity4
Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity5.5
Automatic Transmission FluidATF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.6
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilFront: 75W-; Rear: 75W-

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts136 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket125.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts125-145 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-4-3-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance.60-.90 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance6,000-9,000 ohms
Spark Plug Gap0.042 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0-21.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.37 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca
Optional BCI Group Number65

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief19-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature------ °F
Engine Compression170
Engine Oil Pressure4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.039 in
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.0004 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.001 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.102 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.102 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9020 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts 1-8:

120 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
220 ft. lbs.; Bolts 9-12:20 ft. lbs
110 ft. lbs.; Bolts 1-8:10 ft. lbs
390 degrees.90 degrees
490 degrees.; Bolts 9-12:90 degrees
219

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant at 102,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 102,000 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 6,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 18,000 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (drain & 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.

Owner complaints about the 2006 Mitsubishi Raider dominate in one area — the air bags, 24 of 54 reports (44%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the air bags are also the target of recalls 16V-352 and 15V-313 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming they were actually performed. 2 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the air bags pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
67
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
54
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 54 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags24
Power Train4
Suspension3
Engine2
Power Train,Electrical System2
Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Power Train,Vehicle Speed Control1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V352000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 24/05/2016

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be…

15V313000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator ModuleReported 27/05/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010… Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 67 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TIN-25-00-0042025-04-11Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana…
TIN-25-00-0052025-04-11Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio…
TIN-24-00-0112024-12-09Air BagsThis is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers that MMNA is launching a social…
TIN-24-00-0082024-10-21Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Arizona…
TIN-24-00-0072024-09-09Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Georgia…

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 2006 Raider 3.7L V6 take?

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

Does the 2006 Raider have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 3.7L V6 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.