MitsubishiRaider20083.7L V6/mitsubishi/raider/2008/3-7l-v6/

2008 Mitsubishi Raider — 3.7L V6

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Raider 3.7L V6.

Body TRUCKEngine 3.7L V6Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is a truck powered by a 3.7L V6 paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, carrying a 5.0-quart oil capacity requiring 5W-30 viscosity and EPA ratings of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Reliability data for this model year remains notably sparse, with only eight total owner complaints—led by air-bag concerns—and two recalls on record. That profile marks this installment as a relatively quiet period in the Raider’s history, suggesting fewer reported issues than many contemporaries.

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 sizeP245-70R16OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine air filter53004383AB
Spark plugSPZFR6F11G
Front wiper blades55077091AD
Thermostat68174083AA

Diagrams

Fuse box diagram78 fusesPower distribution wiring3 sheets

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
Brake FluidDOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear OilFront: 75W-; Rear: 75W-
Differential Gear Oil Capacity4.5 Pints,
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs84 inch lbs. 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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.25 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

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 Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.039 in
Drum Runout Limit0.0024 in
Drum Discard at-or-over11.693

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 ft. lbs.; Bolts should be checked for stretching with a straight edge; any bolts that show necking down in the thread must be replaced. Lightly coat bolt threads with oil.19 ft. lbs

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)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 102,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (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.

Owner complaints about the 2008 Mitsubishi Raider dominate in one area — the air bags, 6 of 8 reports (75%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 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.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
63
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Air Bags6
Steering1
Electrical System,Exterior Lighting1

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 63 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TIN-25-00-0132025-11-10Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto…
TIN-25-00-0112025-09-08Air BagsThis Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas…
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…

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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Fuse box & wiring diagrams

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Raider 3.7L V6 take?

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

Does the 2008 Raider have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 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.