ACCEPTABLE Na Era

6A13 2.5 V6

Mitsubishi · 6A13 2.5 V6

1996–2004

0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE

"Galant/Legnum/Sigma. NA (163hp) and twin-turbo (200hp). Timing belt. Cam seal leaks. Intake manifold gasket. NA version reliable. Twin-turbo rare in Europe and complex. Decent old V6."

Layout V6
Displacement 2498 cc
Power 163–200 hp
Type Petrol Na
Known Issues 2
Total Risk Cost €600–€1,300

Mileage Risk Timeline

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Known Issues 2

▲ HIGH

Timing belt V6 (interference)

€400–€800 60,000 km–90,000 km
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Detection

Preventive only

Details

V6 belt. Failure destroys engine.

Greece Note

Ιμάντας V6 — €400-800. ΚΡΙΣΙΜΟ.

● MODERATE

Cam seal / intake manifold gasket leaks

€200–€500 80,000 km–150,000 km
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Detection

Oil leak, rough idle

Details

Age-related seals. Common old V6 issue.

Greece Note

Τσιμούχες εκκεντροφόρου — €200-500.

Models with 6A13 2.5 V6 1

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Tuning Potential

Twin-turbo: 250hp+ with boost increase

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi 6A13 2.5 V6 reliable?

The Mitsubishi 6A13 2.5 V6 scores 68/100 with a verdict of ACCEPTABLE. It has 2 documented issues with total repair costs between €600 and €1,300.

What are the common problems with the 6A13 2.5 V6?

The most common issues are:

  • Timing belt V6 (interference) — high, repair cost €400–€800, 60,000 km–90,000 km
  • Cam seal / intake manifold gasket leaks — moderate, repair cost €200–€500, 80,000 km–150,000 km
What cars use the Mitsubishi 6A13 2.5 V6?

The 6A13 2.5 V6 is found in:

How much does it cost to repair the 6A13 2.5 V6?

Total potential repair costs for all 2 known issues range from €600 to €1,300. The most expensive issue is typically .

What years was the 6A13 2.5 V6 produced?

The Mitsubishi 6A13 2.5 V6 was produced from 1996 to 2004. It is a 2498cc V6 petrol na engine.

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