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2008 Mitsubishi Raider — 4.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2008 Raider 4.7L V8.

Body TRUCKEngine 4.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2008 Mitsubishi Raider is a truck equipped with a 4.7‑liter V8 engine mated to a five‑speed automatic transmission, requiring 5.0 quarts of 5W‑30 API oil and returning EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 14/19/15 mpg. It logged just eight owner complaints, with air‑bag issues topping the list, and was subject to two recalls, marking this model year as one of the more reliable entries in the Raider’s history. This low complaint count and limited recall activity suggest a comparatively dependable offering for that generation.

Model year2008 2007 2006

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 economy14/19/15 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 filter	53004383AB
Front wiper blades	55077091AD
Thermostat	68174083AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 19 / 15 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

No 2008 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

9.0–9.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.00 sec — 2006 XLS Double Cab (5'3" Bed)

230 hpHorsepower (as tested)

290 lb-ftTorque (as tested)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2006	XLS Double Cab (5'3" Bed) 4.7L V8	9.00 sec	17.10 sec	230 hp	RWD
2006	DuroCross Double Cab (5'3" Bed) 4.7L V8	9.60 sec	17.30 sec	230 hp	4x4

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 Fluid	ATF +4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3 · DOT 4
Differential Gear Oil	Front: 75W-; Rear: 75W-
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	4.5 Pints,
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	5W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	5.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	84 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	70 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	110.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	125.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	125.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	125-145 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	15.0-25.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	185 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order

1-6-5-4-3-2

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.25 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	46
Oil Capacity	4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	19-23 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	------ °F
Engine Compression	170
Engine Oil Pressure	4 psi @ Idle, 25-110 psi @ 3000 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	130 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.080; Rear: 0.080 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	1.039 in
Drum Runout Limit	0.0024 in
Drum Discard at-or-over	11.693

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Bolts 1-8:

1	20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs
2	20 ft. lbs.; Bolts 9-12:	20 ft. lbs
1	10 ft. lbs.; Bolts 1-8:	10 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	90 degrees.; Bolts 9-12:	90 degrees
2	19 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; 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 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 120,000 mi	Drive 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.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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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.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TIN-25-00-013	2025-11-10	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Puerto…
TIN-25-00-011	2025-09-08	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Texas…
TIN-25-00-004	2025-04-11	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Louisiana…
TIN-25-00-005	2025-04-11	Air Bags	This Technical Information Notice informs dealers that with permission from the Ohio…
TIN-24-00-011	2024-12-09	Air Bags	This 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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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 5.0 qt Engine air filter 53004383AB Front wiper blades 55077091AD Thermostat 68174083AA

Reference guides

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

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2008 Raider 4.7L V8 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 4.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined mpg.