Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander

Mitsubishi Outlander is a mid-size crossover produced since 2001. Among all Mitsubishi models, Outlander ranks between Outlander Sport (ASX)/Eclipse Cross and Montero Sport (Pajero Sport)/Endeavor.
Here are some Outlander competitors: Subaru Forester, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Jeep Cherokee, Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Nissan Rogue (X-Trail), Ford Escape, and similar SUVs.Mitsubishi-Outlander

The Mitsubishi Outlander 1 gen engines were typical for the car of this size: the 2.0-liter 4G63, the 2.4L 4G64, and the 2.4-liter 4G69. There was also Outlander Turbo R, which used the Lancer Evolution engine, but a less powerful one.
The Outlander 2 gen was created on the same platform with Peugeot 4007 and Citroën C-Crosser, it became larger and got the diesel Peugeot DW12 engines, as well as the 2.3-liter Mitsubishi 4N14. But the main engines remained gasoline ones, such as 4B11 and 4B12, as well as the top V6 6B31 with 3.0-liter displacement.
In 2012 production of 3 generation started, and the following Outlander engines were used in it: the 2.0-liter 4B11 and 4J11, the 2.4-liter 4B12 and 4J12, and the V6 3.0-liter 6B31; the 4N14 diesel engine remained.

Select your Outlander from this list, and we will tell you all the important things about its engines: specifications, main problems (vibration, rough idle, noise, high oil consumption, etc.) and the reasons thereto, recommended oil, its amount, and replacement intervals. Besides, we will tell you about tuning the Outlander engines, how to boost power and what you will need for this purpose, and more.

1st generation (2001 — 2008)
Mitsubishi Outlander (136 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (201 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander Turbo R (240 HP) — 2.0 L

Mitsubishi Outlander (139 HP) — 2.4 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (160 HP) — 2.4 L

2nd generation (2006 — 2013)
Mitsubishi Outlander (148 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (170 HP) — 2.4 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (223 HP) — 3.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (156 HP) — 2.2 L HDI
Mitsubishi Outlander (177 HP) — 2.3 L DI-D

3rd generation (2012 — present)
Mitsubishi Outlander (146 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (150 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (163 HP) — 2.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (167 HP) — 2.4 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (169 HP) — 2.4 L
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (190 HP) — 2.4 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (230 HP) — 3.0 L
Mitsubishi Outlander (150 HP) — 2.2 L TD