Only local Legnum models or European Galant modifications were equipped with the 2.5-liter Mitsubishi 6A13 V6 engine, which was manufactured by the Japanese company between 1996 and 2005. There is a lot of use for this power unit.
The engines 6A10, 6A11, 6A12, 6A12TT, and 6A13TT are also part of the 6A1 family.
The engine was mounted on:
- Mitsubishi Galant EA in 1996 – 2003;
- Mitsubishi Diamante F30 in 2002 – 2005.
Specifications
| Production years | 1996-2005 |
| Displacement, cc | 2498 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 160 – 175 |
| Torque output, Nm | 220 – 230 |
| Cylinder block | cast iron V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 81 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 80.8 |
| Compression ratio | 9.0 – 10.0 |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-40 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.2 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Mitsubishi Galant 2000) — city — highway — combined |
13.2 7.0 9.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~300 000 |
| Weight, kg | 175 |
Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi 6A13 engine
The engine compartment’s extremely compact design makes maintenance challenging;
Here, hydraulic lifters and the idle speed controller typically malfunction;
The timing belt may break after 90,000 kilometers, causing the valves to bend 100%; the heat exchanger is corroded by low-quality or outdated antifreeze, which causes leaks to start;
Watch the oil level because the liners don’t last long when the lubrication pressure decreases.