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Mitsubishi Triton 1988

The 1988 Mitsubishi Triton range of configurations is currently priced from $2,040.

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.

Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Price and Specs

The Mitsubishi Triton 1988 is currently available from $2,040 for the Triton (base) up to $5,280 for the Triton DX.

Pricing guides

$3,660
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$2,040
Highest Price
$5,280
Mitsubishi Triton Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
(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
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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.

  • Headlight problems with a 2018 Mitsubishi Triton

    Diagnosing electrical problems remotely is a hiding to nowhere, but conventional wisdom says the wiring, earths and related switches are the first place to start. But modern vehicles also rely on body computers to control some of these functions, so that's worth a check, too.

    I can only hope you raised and logged this issue with Mitsubishi when it first started happening. If you did, you have what's called a pre-existing condition under the factory warranty terms. If the problem first surfaced five years ago, that would place the flickering occurring from about 2019. Which means, as a 2018 vehicle, it would have been covered by the Mitsubishi warranty. Even if the car subsequently runs out of warranty, a pre-existing condition is still legally required to be fixed by the car's manufacturer.

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  • What causes the DPF light to come on in my 2018 Mitsubishi Triton?

    DPF technology is fast becoming the bane of turbo-diesel owners. The filter is designed to trap some of the nasty exhaust emissions of a diesel engine and then automatically burn them off at high temperature periodically, emptying the filter in the process. But way too often, this isn’t happening according to the script and filters are either clogging up, requiring a manual clean-out or, in extreme cases, complete replacement.

    This is possibly what’s happened to your car and explains why both the DPF and check-engine light have illuminated. It’s the car’s way of telling you you need to act. While it’s generally true that vehicles like yours that do more highway kilometres than city running have fewer DPF problems, all turbo-diesel fitted with such a filter have the potential to give trouble. An electronic scan of the Triton should show whether the DPF and check-engine light are related.

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  • Does the diesel 2010 Mitsubishi Triton use a timing belt or chain?

    The 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine fitted to the 2010 Triton uses a toothed rubber timing-belt which requires periodic replacement. Most mechanics reckon the belt should be changed every 100,000km and because of the design of the engine, the belt that drives the engine’s balance shafts should also be replaced at the same time.

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  • While I was fitting new side rails to my 2020 MR Triton I noticed the leaf springs. They are sagging!

    The first thing to do is to ascertain whether the suspension has sagged or not. This can be measured quite simply and the results will tell you if the springs have lost tension or not. A canopy fitted to the Triton shouldn’t really make any appreciable difference to its ride height, nor should the world’s biggest dog, but it must be factored in. Neither should towing a box trailer have any long-term effect on a vehicle rated to tow anything up to 3100kg.

    If the springs have sagged, then it’s back to Mitsubishi as you have a legitimate warranty claim.

    If they’re within specification and you want more rear spring, there are plenty of aftermarket companies that can supply a spring that will lift the vehicle to the height you require. Be aware, though, that there are different limits on how high you can lift a vehicle depending on what state or territory you’re in, and major modification in this department may require an engineer to sign off on the changes.

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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
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
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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.

Dimensions for the Mitsubishi Triton 1988 Dimensions  include 1740mm height, 1655mm width, 4920mm length.
Mitsubishi Triton Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
STD Ute 1550x1655x4690 mm 150 mm
STD Ute 1550x1655x4920 mm 150 mm
STD Ute 1555x1655x4915 mm 145 mm
DX Ute 1550x1655x4920 mm 150 mm
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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
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
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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
(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
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