Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid (if so equipped)
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-11
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1. With the brake pedal fully depressed and the engine idling,
select each gear
momentarily, ending with the selectorlever in the “P” (PARK) position. 2. The fluid level should be at the HOT mark, but never a
bove the HOT mark
when the engine is warmed up. Add or drain fluid to get to the correct level. 3. Make certain that the dipstick cap is installed properly to
keep dirt and water
out of the transaxle.
Use only “Mitsubishi Motors Genuine ATF- J3” transaxle fluid to
ensure optimum trans-
axle performance. Mitsubishi Motors Cor
poration does not rec-
ommend the addition of
any fluid additives to
the transaxle.
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The continuously variable transmission (CVT) should be maintained and serviced byan authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your choice to obtain the best performance and longest life. It is impor-tant that the transmission fluid is kept at the correct level.
Use only “Mitsubish
i Motors Genuine
CVTF-J4” transmission fluid to ensure opti- mum transmission performance. Do not use any fluid additives to the trans- mission.
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Whenever the transfer oil level is checked,add oil as necessary to
maintain the proper
level. Fill with the oil according to the table below.
Procedure for checking the fluid level
WA R N I N G Transaxle fluid is extremely flammable and poisonous. Do not spill fluid when adding or draining.
Good (Hot)
Fluid type
CAUTION Using the improper transaxle fluid may dam- age the transaxle.
Special additives
Continuously variable transmission (CVT) fluid
(if
so equipped)
Fluid type
Special additives
Transfer oil (All-wheel drive models) Fluid type Lubricant
Mitsubishi Motors Genuine Super Hypoid Gear Oil API
classification GL-5
Viscosity range
SAE 80
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