What is the maintenance schedule? I have seen people post out of the manual, then other people say it's wrong.. and I didn't come across anything real concrete when searching. I just want to be sure.

I know when to change my oil..

I am more looking for when to change the front and rear diff fluid, tranny fluid, transfer case fluid, etc.

Thanks!

*edit* found it in the service manual.. I'm going to go off what it says in here. Nice detailed 2 page chart. Everyone been going by this?

 

According to Mitsu...
Every 5K: Oil, Filter, Rotate Tires
Every 30K: Transmission, Transfer Case, Coolant, Center Diff, Rear Diff, Drive Belts
Every 60K: Spark Plugs, Timing Belt

In my opinion, the tranny fluid should be every 10k mi, oil every 2500mi, plugs & timing belt every 20k mi

 

Timing belt every 20k? Why would you need to do that so often? I am not challenging your opinion just wondering why.

 

The expensive comes with break pads replacement!

 

timing belt doesnt need to be replaced til 60 or even 70k


Tranny every 10k
tc every 10k
rear diff every 20
spark plugs when needed usually every 15-20.....race gas and meth sooner
oil every 2500-3500 depends how aggressive you drive

 

The stealership told me last monday that for the 30k service, it costs around $600!
Good thing I did it all myself

 

Then we're all glad that you're opinion is wrong. You must like wasting money.

 

Tranny should make it to 30k with easy driving, I started getting a 5th gear grind and I don't track or launch the car so I'm changing it out at 17k.

 

Tranny and Rear Axel oil change at 15k to 20k if u racing alot. or Drag or hard launch..

I did change myself.. I only paid 2 can metal LSD gear oil and Tranny oil both OEM Diaqueen for 110$

 

Find people who have changed tranny fluid @ 10k and get their opinion... they will tell you that there was enough metal in the fluid to warrant doing the change, plus it feels noticeably better afterwards.

Maybe some of you want to beat the $hit of your cars and only do maintenance when you absolutely have to, but I take care of my car, and it's worth the little bit extra to do everything sooner than the manual calls.

 

 

Shameless what tranny fluid do you recommend?

 

I'm close to hitting 12k mark. Changed my transmission fluid at 1k miles(sorry but stock fluid sucked)
Going to change transmission fluid. What else do i have to change?
rear diff, center diff, and t case?
can this be done in garage? or dealership only?

 

Super Diaqueen OEM Mitsu fluid. It's $80 for a jug, and is good for at LEAST 2 changes.

 

you should be able to change the fluids in your garage ... the plugs should all be large allen bolts.

Take these precautions:
- Make sure the car is as level as possible. The ensures proper draining and filling.
- Get a hand pump for the fluid. You have to fill the fluids from the side and you will not easily be able to pour them. With a pump you can fill from 90º.
- If you don't use OE fluids, be sure that the replacement fluids are correctly rated for the application. For instance, the 6-speed transmission used GL4 fluid ... use only GL4 rated replacement fluid, even if the weight is the same.