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Hey guys, how easy is it to change your tranny oil? Where is the fill/drain bolt located and is there a trick to pumping the tranny oil into the tranny? What should I use?

nhsean69

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I hope that attached file helps out. Its really simple. I used a funnal with hose on the end and ran it down through the engine bay and into the fill plug.

Sap12687

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BG Syncroshift or Penzoil Syncromesh

bigric09

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the fill plug is just below your intake box... which is what is pictured... you can either use a funnel or use a fluid pump available at most car stores for about 10 dollars.... the pump is easier because the fluid is very very thick and 3 liters takes quite a bit of time

idriveanevo

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whats the best fluid for easy shifting and durability? ive been told to use gm syncromesh.

Evolved Monkey

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I've heard the oem diaqueen fluid is the best. If you don't have any complaints about the way your car shifted before then I would just stick with the stock fluids.

Spec'd

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Here's a decent link. Allthough I'd rather use a pump instead of funnel.
http://evomoto.com/tech_info.php?tPa...6adc0bf179ad32

As far as tranny oil. Mitsubishi recommends GL4. I like 2 qts MT90 and 1qt MTL.
http://www.redlineoil.com/products_g...sp?subcatID=18

That's just my preference.



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idriveanevo

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i just want something to make it shift easier

Spec'd

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For the differentials ... Yes
For the a 6 speed MR tranny ...Yes
For the 5 Speed tranny ... Mitsubishi sells bulk or 5 gallon drums.
In the owners manual Mitsubishi is very specific.



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Spec'd

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When was the last time you changed your tranny oil ?


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Doogie Howser

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diaqueen is used in the x-case and diff never in the transmission.

Use pg synocromesh or bg synocroshift..search

idriveanevo

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around 6000 miles ago

Spec'd

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A lot of members/owners use synocromesh or bg synocroshift.
It is NOT Mitsubishi's recommended GL4.

If Mitsubishi decides to do a chemical analysis ( which they do )
in the event of drivetrain failure, there can be a great chance of
a voided warranty.


For the MR 6 speed it is imperitive to use DIAQUEEN SUPER MULTI GEAR, or exact equivilent. http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=15&page=1

Different from Mitsubishi GL5 LSD Gear Oil Diaqueen :
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...&cat=15&page=1


The recommendations are are SPECIFICALLY in page 7-12 in your owners manual.




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Evolved Monkey

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What about BG synchoshift II? would that fit the requirement for mitsubishi's standards?

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Allthough alot of Evo owners swear by it, It's still not GL4.
Technically it doesn't meet Mitsui approval, it does seems to
make for smooth shift. I have to question how well it lubricates
the bearings in the tranny. The syncro's are a different issue.

I just prefer the redline. I've tryed them all. Once the tranny is warmed
up they all seem to work well.

That's just my opinion on the transmission oil. I love my Redline.


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