The 2.0-liter Mitsubishi 4G52 or G52B engine, which was manufactured between 1973 and the end of the 1980s, was fitted to a number of Galant model generations as well as different L200 pickup truck modifications. Forklifts and other commercial vehicles were actively equipped with this unit.
The 4G53 and 4G54 engines are part of the 4G5 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi Celeste A70 in 1977 – 1981;
- Mitsubishi Galant A110 in 1973 – 1976;
- Mitsubishi Galant A120 in 1976 – 1980;
- Mitsubishi L200 LO20 in 1978 – 1986.
Specifications
| Production years | 1973-1986 |
| Displacement, cc | 1995 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power output, hp | 100 – 125 |
| Torque output, Nm | 165 – 175 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron R4 |
| Block head | aluminum 8v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90 |
| Compression ratio | 8.5 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.9 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 1 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Galant 1979) — city — highway — combined |
11.7 7.8 9.6 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 180 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 4G52 engine
The unit has a half-million-kilometer resource and is dependable and structurally straightforward;
But it’s not that easy when it comes to this engine’s maintenance and spare parts;
Carburetor malfunctions are the most frequent engine issues;
A timing chain mechanism typically needs 200,000 kilometers of attention;
Modifying the valves’ thermal clearances frequently aids in engine thrust failures.