Recently topped up my evo X GSR 2010 AWC fluid with SP-3, been running the car with low fluid for about 2 months after a mechanic changed my clutch to an OEM clutch.

So for about two months I had the AWC control (tarmac, gravel, snow display) flashing everytime i hit speeds above 50km/h. It turns out the AWC fluid was low.
I topped it up yesterday and it doesnt appear to be leaking, but now everytime I step on the accelerator more then half way, a weird loud vibration noise comes from the back of the car for a brief moment.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

 

You usually dont just top that fluid up because it does change depending on the conditions. And if was super low and you just added fluid it does require to be blead useing a special scan tool.

 

^this.

 

Bleed using a scan tool?
OMG english.
And no you dont need a special scan tool. Shuit your uneducated mouth.

 

If your going to try to correct my english please make sure yours is also correct. What i was saying is that it does require a special tool in order to bleed it correctly and it is not reccommended that you try to do this on your own. If you search there are many threads regarding this issue.

 

This is correct.

 

Just a question from the uneducated... But why would topping off the fluid require bleeding? You shouldn't be introducing any air into the lines by simply topping fluid off (similar to adding brake fluid into the res). Bleeding should only be necessary if you have to disconnect the pump / lines for service (thus draining them) or if you were so low that you sucked air into the system (a possibility here).

 

Just an update to my issue:

3 months ago I had my OEM clutch replaced with an OEM kit at a well-known Family shop who specializes in transmissions. The mechanic who had replaced my clutch disconnected all lines connecting to the transfer case and removed it completely to reach the transmission (this is common practice). What the mechanic did not do is refilling my transfer case fluid.

I took my car into Mitsubishi to further investigate my problem and they had found that my transfer case was nearly empty (260ml of transfer case fluid, 550ml shy). I drove on an near-empty transfer case for just over 7000km and it only has 29k ODO today, the remaining fluid in my transfer case was pitch black and there was metal shavings dripping out. A shortage of fluid in my transfer case has led to a pre-mature wear out. Now, i'm dealing with the shop who serviced my clutch who SHOULD be responsible for a new transfer case (a 6-7 thousand dollar value).

I have photo evidence and dealership service evidence that there are no signs of leaks found. On the invoice for my clutch service, nowhere does it mention anything about transfer case fluid. I also went to 4 other car shops for free estimates and they all required 1-litre of Diaqueen transfer case fluid.

If there is any other suggestions and any laws I can use to back up my case, please let me know, I live in British Columbia, Richmond.

Thank you for all your support.

 

Sounds like you have a good case!

 

 

This guy ^^^ is a fool. Sorry, it just peeved me.

 

Very much this^^^

 

A VERY good case indeed.