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Mitsubishi Triton 1988
The 1988 Mitsubishi Triton carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mitsubishi Triton is also known as the Mitsubishi Forte, the Strada, the Dodge Ram 50, the Plymouth Arrow Truck and the Mitsubishi Mighty Max in markets outside Australia.
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Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
Mitsubishi Triton Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
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(4X4) | Ute | 2.5L Diesel 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
(4X4) | Ute | 2.6L ULP 5 SP MAN 4X4 | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
(base) | Ute | 2.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $2,640 | $4,070 | |
DX | Ute | 2.6L ULP 5 SP MAN | $3,410 | $5,280 |
Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Mitsubishi Triton here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Why does the fuel pump of my 2009 Mitsubishi Triton buzz?
What you’re probably hearing is the pump switching on to prime the engine’s fuel system so that it starts easily and promptly. Even though the engine isn’t running, when you switch the ignition on, systems like the fuel pump all come to life to get things ready to be started and driven. When the pump has generated enough fuel pressure and volume to start the engine, it can then switch off and only switch on again once the engine is running and a constant supply of fuel is required. This could be why it only runs for a few seconds when you first turn the ignition on.
This is pretty normal, but what isn’t is if the pump starts to make a new noise or the tone of its buzzing changes. At that point, what you might be hearing is wear or damage inside the pump.
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Rear passenger side wheel of my 2017 Mitsubishi Triton ute is not turning
This could be a differential problem or even something like a collapsed wheel bearing. But it’s most likely to be a seized brake or parking brake that is causing this problem. Has the vehicle been sitting around for a long time without moving? That’s a common way for brakes to seize and lock the wheel, preventing it from turning.
You might be able to knock the park brake free with a bit of persuasion, or maybe crack the bleed nipple on the brake itself to let the pressure off the brake and free it. But if the brake is rusted on, then you’ll need to disassemble it to bring it back to a condition where the vehicle is safe to drive again. Even if you get it moving again, a thorough disassembly and inspection is warranted to make sure it’s 100 per cent safe to go back on the road.
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Gear stick issues with 2008 Mitsubishi Triton MN
Like anything mechanical, the gear-shifting mechanism in a car can become slack, or sloppy, over time and kilometres. Play can develop in the linkages and levers that select each gear, or in the part where the gear-shift itself is joined to those selectors. Also, the actual selectors that disappear into the gearbox and physically shift the gears can also develop excess movement or play.
You can probably remove the shifter boot and centre console inside the cabin and check for looseness in the upper part of the shifter mechanism, but to check the whole thing, you’ll need to climb under the car and feel for play and look for broken clips, missing springs and worn out bushes. The good news is that it’s probably an external wear issue and not something inside the gearbox itself.
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Oil leak in my 2013 Mitsubishi Triton
A leaking rocker cover gasket won’t cause the engine to stop unless it somehow manages to allow too much lubricating oil to escape the engine (which, it potentially could over time). But it still needs to be fixed, because technically the car is unroadworthy with an oil leak and various bits of the car will be getting coated with the oil as it leaks out. Rubber suspension bushes, in particular, are intolerant of contact with oil and will degrade as a result. You might also find the leak is dumping oil on your tyres or the ground in front of them. So it needs to be fixed sooner rather than later.
As for the original diagnosis of your car needing a new engine, I’d be giving that workshop a wide berth as the mechanic in question might be either incompetent or attempting to rip you off. Or both. Your decision to seek a second opinion was a good one and should be standard practice.
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Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Towing capacity
The Mitsubishi Triton’s towing capacity ranges from 1000kg to 1500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
Mitsubishi Triton Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
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STD | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
DX | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
STD | Ute | 2.5L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | 1000kg | |
base | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 1000kg |
Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1988 Mitsubishi Triton are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1655mm x 1740mm and can vary on the basis of model.
Mitsubishi Triton Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
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STD | Ute | 1550x1655x4690 mm | 150 mm | |
STD | Ute | 1550x1655x4920 mm | 150 mm | |
STD | Ute | 1555x1655x4915 mm | 145 mm | |
DX | Ute | 1550x1655x4920 mm | 150 mm |
Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1988 Mitsubishi Triton will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Mitsubishi Triton vary from 6x205 inches to 15x0 inches.
Mitsubishi Triton Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
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STD | Ute | — | 8x185 inches | — | 8x185 inches | |
DX | Ute | — | 8x185 inches | — | 8x185 inches | |
base | Ute | — | 8x185 inches | — | 8x185 inches | |
STD (4X4) | Ute | — | 6x205 inches | — | 6x205 inches |
Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1988 Mitsubishi Triton is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Mitsubishi Triton is available with the following fuel types: Diesel and ULP.
Mitsubishi Triton Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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(4X4) | Ute | 2.5L,Diesel,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
(4X4) | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN 4X4 | — | |
STD | Ute | 2.5L,Diesel,5 SP MAN | — | |
base | Ute | 2.6L,ULP,5 SP MAN | — |