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Summary: In this automotive repair article we cover timing belt R&R instructions on the Mitsubishi 2.4 L SOHC engine and the recommended replacement interval. We list the different makes and models that use this particular engine. Automotive repair questions and answers are included along with a diagram for timing belt marks.

The Mitsubishi 2.4 Liter SOHC engine is used in the Eclipse, Galant and Outlander. Many people are unaware that the engine is also used in the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus.  It’s important to know that the 2.4 is an interference engine that may end up with bent valves and possibly damaged pistons if the timing belt strips or breaks during driving. The motor includes a main timing belt and a smaller balance shaft belt. Both of these should be replaced at the same time. The manufacturer recommended replacement interval is every 60,000 miles.

The job of replacing the timing belts on this engine is basically the same, regardless of which vehicle it is in. Specific directions for a particular model and year can be obtained online with ALLData for a small subscription fee. The subscription is offered in several different levels and is very affordable. It’s a great way to access information without waiting. Use the repair information for a timing belt project today and to refer back to it later if other repairs need to be made at  a later date. Many people are doing more of their own maintenance with the help of free auto repair information like in this blog and other repair info accessed on-line including routing and torque specifications. Car questions answered  in a timely manner by professional auto technicians on our car question page can sometimes make the difference that provides a do it-yourselfer with the extra information they need to complete a job at home successfully and save hundreds of dollars. 

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