2010 MITSUBISHI LANCER SPORTBACK transmission oil

4-8 Driving safety
4


Curb weight: the weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil,
and coolant.


Accessory weight: the combined weight (in excess of
those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic
transmission, power steering, power brakes, power win-
dows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that
these items are available as factory- installed equipment
(whether installed or not).


Vehicle capacity weight: the rated cargo and luggage load
plus 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the vehicle’s designated seat-
ing capacity.


Production options weight: the combined weight of those
installed regular production options weighing over 5 lbs
(2.3 kg) in excess of those standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb weight or
accessory weight, including heavy duty brakes, ride level-
ers, roof rack, heavy duty battery, and special trim.


Normal occupant weight: 150 lbs (68 kg)* times the num-
ber of specified occupants. (In your vehicle the number is
3)


Occupant distribution: distribution of occupants in a vehi-
cle as specified. (In your vehicle the distribution is 2 in
front, 1 in second row seat)
Tire and loading information placard
N00630100341
The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
*: 150 lbs (68 kg) is the weight of one person as defined by
U.S.A. and Canadian regulations.
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7
Vehicle care and maintenance
Service precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 2
Catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 3
Engine hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 4
View of the engine compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 7
Engine oil and oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 8
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 11
Air cleaner filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 14
Manual transaxle oil (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 17
Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . .7- 18
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . . .7- 18
Rear axle oil (All-wheel drive models) . . . . . . . . .7- 19
AWC control fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 19
Washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 21
Brake fluid/Clutch fluid (if so equipped) . . . . . . . .7- 21
Power steering fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 23
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7- 29
Clutch pedal free play (if so equipped) . . . . . . . . .7- 39Brake pedal free play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 39
Parking brake lever stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Parking brake break-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 40
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
Emission-control system maintenance . . . . . . . . . 7- 41
General maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 44
For cold and snowy weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fusible links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 47
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 48
Replacement of light bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 57
Vehicle care precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 92
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 93
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 7- 94
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Vehicle care and maintenance
7-17
7 Manual transaxle oil
(if so equipped)
N00938200136
Whenever the manual transaxle oil level is checked, add oil to
maintain the proper level, if necessary.
Refill or change the oil according to the table.Oil type
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938000411
The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be main-
tained and serviced by an authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer
or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best perfor-
mance and longest life. It is important that the transmission
fluid is kept at the correct level. Fluid typeUse only “DiaQueen CVTF-J1” transmission fluid to ensure
optimum transmission performance. Special additives Mitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
LubricantDiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API Classification GL-3
Viscosity range SAE 75W-80
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7-18 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission
(Twin Clutch SST) fluid
(if so equipped)
N00938300023
The Twin Clutch Sportronic shift transmission (Twin Clutch
SST) should be maintained and serviced by an authorized Mit-
subishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to
obtain the best performance and longest life. It is important that
the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.Fluid typeUse only Mitsubishi DiaQueen SSTF-I to ensure optimum
transmission performance.Special additivesMitsubishi Motors Corporation does not recommend the addi-
tion of any fluid additives to the transmission.
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models)
N00938400200
Whenever the transfer oil level is checked, add oil as necessary
to maintain the proper level.
Fill or change the oil according the table.Oil type
CAUTION
!

Using the improper transmission fluid may damage
the transaxle.
Lubricant DiaQueen LSD gear oil or equivalent
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9-10 Specifications
9Refill capacities
N01148000820
Item
Capacity
Lubricants
Fuel (approximate)
2.0 liter 14.5 gal (55.0 L)
Refer to “Fuel selection” on page 1-2.2.4 liter 15.5 gal (59.0 L)
Engine oil
2.0 liter
Oil pan 5.1 qt (4.8 L)
Engine oils displaying the ILSAC certification mark
(“starbust” symbol) on the container.
If these oils are not available, an API classification SM
can be used.Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
2.4 liter
Oil pan 4.5 qt (4.3 L)Oil filter .32 qt (0.3 L)
Power steering As required Genuine Mitsubishi Power Steering Fluid Manual transaxle 2.6 qt (2.5 L)DiaQueen NEW MULTI GEAR OIL
API classification GL-3
SAE 75W-80Continuously variable transmission (CVT) 7.5 qt (7.1 L) DiaQueen CVTF-J1 Tw i n C l u t c h S S T
{includes .53 qt (0.5 L) in oil cooler}8.0 qt (7.6 L) DiaQueen SSTF-ITransfer oil .85 qt (0.8 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilAWC control fluid (includes hydraulic piping) .95 qt (0.9 L) DIAMOND ATF SP IIIRear differential oil .58 qt (0.55 L) DiaQueen LSD gear oilBrake/Clutch (if so equipped) As required Conforming to Brake fluid DOT3 or DOT4 Hood lock release mechanism and safety catch As required Multipurpose type grease NLGI Grade 2 Engine coolant
{includes .63 qt (0.65 L) in reserve
tank}
Manual transaxle 7.4 qt (7.0 L)
Long Life Antifreeze Coolant or an equivalentCVT 7.4 qt (7.0 L)Twin Clutch SST 7.9 qt (7.5 L)
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Alphabetical index
3
E
Electric rear window defogger switch 3-240
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system) 3-4
,3-42
Emission-control system maintenance 7-41
Engine
Compartment 7-7
Coolant 7-11
,9-10
Hood 7-4
Oil and oil filter 7-8
,9-10
Overheating 6-5
Serial number 9-4
Specifications 9-8
Engine coolant temperature display 3-177
Exhaust system 7-46
External audio input connector 5-85
F
Filling the fuel tank 1-4
Floor console box 3-287
Fluid 9-10
AWC control fluid 7-19
,9-10
Brake fluid 7-21
,9-10
Clutch fluid 7-21,9-10
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid 7-17
,9-10
Engine coolant 7-11
,9-10
Power steering fluid 7-22
,9-10
Twin clutch SST fluid 7-18,9-10
Washer fluid 9-10Fluid capacities and lubricants 9-10
Fog lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Indicator 3-214
Replacement 7-75
,7-78
Switch 3-230
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key) 3-16
Front console boxes 3-286
Front seats 2-3
Front side-marker and parking light
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-69,7-71
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-58
Replacement 7-73
Fuel
Fuel economy 4-2
Fuel hoses 7-43
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel systems 1-9
Tank capacity 1-5,9-10
Fuel selection 1-2
Fuses 7-48
Fusible links 7-47
G
General maintenance 7-44
General vehicle data 9-6
Genuine parts 1-9
Glove compartment 3-285
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