Mitsubishi Outlander GS45X. Manual - part 1209

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5. Check that the transmission fluid level is within the "H" area 

on the oil level gauge. If the fluid level is low, add the 
transmission fluid to the "H" level.

Transmission fluid: DIA QUEEN CVTF-J1

NOTE: When the transmission fluid level is low, the oil pump 
sucks air together with the transmission fluid, and produces 
air bubbles in the hydraulic circuit. The air bubbles in the 
hydraulic circuit decreases the hydraulic pressure, causing 
the delayed gearshift or slippage of the belt, clutch, and 
brake. When the transmission fluid level is too high, the fluid 
is stirred by the gear and foams up, and the problems similar 
to those when the transmission fluid level is low will occur. In 
either case, air bubbles cause the overheat and oxidation of 
the transmission fluid, which prevents normal operation of 
the valve, clutch, and brake. Beside, when the transmission 
fluid is foamy, it flows out of the transaxle vent hole. This 
may be taken as the fluid leakage by mistake.

6. Insert the oil level gauge securely.

CHANGE

If you have a transmission fluid (CVT fluid) changer, use this 
changer to replace the transmission fluid. If you do not have a 
transmission fluid changer, replace the transmission fluid by the 
following procedure.

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1. Remove the drain plug on the bottom of the transaxle case 

to drain the transmission fluid.

Draining amount: Approximately 5.5 dm

3

 (5.81 qt)

2. Install the drain plug with a new gasket to the transaxle 

case, and tighten it to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 34 

± 2 N⋅m (25 ± 1 ft-lb)

CAUTION

If the transaxle case becomes full before filling 5.5 dm

3

 

(5.81 qt) of transmission fluid, stop filling the transmission 
fluid. 
3. Fill in the new transmission fluid through the oil filler tube.

Filling amount: Approximately 5.5 dm

3

 (5.81 qt)

Transmission fluid: DIA QUEEN CVTF-J1

4. Start up the engine and let it idle for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Move the selector lever to every position, and then move it 

to the P or N range.

6. Stop the engine and perform the above steps 1 to 5 again.
7. Stop the engine, and discharge a small amount of 

transmission fluid to check for fouling. If fouling is found, 
repeat steps 1 to 5 until clean transmission fluid comes out.

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8. Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid is warmed up to 

the normal operating temperature 70 

− 80°C (158 − 176°F), 

and check the transmission fluid level. It must be within the 
"H" area on the oil level gauge.
NOTE: The "C" level is for reference only. Use the "H" level 
as the criteria.
NOTE: Use scan tool to measure the transmission fluid tem-
perature.
NOTE: 

When a certain amount of time is required to warm 

up the transmission fluid to the normal operating tempera-
ture 70 

−

 80

°

C (158 

−

 176

°

F), check the oil level referring to 

the characteristics chart.

9. Adjust the transmission fluid level to the specified level. 

Refill the transmission fluid when the fluid level is low, and 
drain the transmission fluid through the drain plug when the 
fluid level is high.

10.Securely insert the oil level gauge into the oil filler tube.
11.TCM records the deterioration level of the transmission fluid. 

After replacing the transmission fluid with new one, use scan 
tool to reset the deterioration level recorded in TCM.

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If you have a transmission fluid changer, use this changer to 
replace the transmission fluid. If you do not have a transmis-
sion fluid changer, replace the transmission fluid by the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Disconnect the hose shown in the illustration which 

connects the transaxle and the oil cooler (inside the 
radiator). Place a container under the hose to collect the 
discharge.

CAUTION

The engine should be stopped within one minute after it is 
started. If all the transmission fluid has drained out before 
then, the engine should be stopped at that point.
2. Start the engine and let the transmission fluid drain out.

(Running conditions: "N" range with engine idling)

Approximately 3.5 dm

3

 (3.7 quarts) of transmission 

fluid should be removed.

3. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the transaxle case 

to drain the transmission fluid.

Approximately 2.0 dm

3

 (2.1 quarts) of transmission 

fluid should be removed.

4. Install the drain plug with a new gasket, and tighten it to the 

specified torque.

Tightening torque: 7.4 

± 2.4 N⋅m (65 ± 21 in-lb)

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40 (104)

60 (140)

80 (176)

-30 (-1.2)

-20 (-0.8)

-10 (-0.4)

0 (0)

10 (0.4)

Fluid temperature ˚C (˚F)

Dipstick

Fluid level mm (in)

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CAUTION

Stop pouring if the full volume of transmission fluid cannot 
be added.
5. Add new transmission fluid (DIA QUEEN ATF- J3) through 

the oil filter tube.

Approximately 5.5 dm

3

 (5.8 quarts) of transmission 

fluid should be added.

6. Repeat the procedure in Step 2. (to pump out the rest of the 

contaminated transmission fluid)

7. Add new transmission fluid (DIA QUEEN ATF- J3) through 

the oil filter tube.

Approximately 3.5 dm

3

 (3.7 quarts) of transmission 

fluid should be added.

NOTE: Check for contamination or a burnt odor. If the trans-
mission fluid is still contaminated or burnt, repeat Steps 6 
and 7 before proceeding to Step 8.

8. Reconnect the hose which was disconnected in step 1 

above, and firmly insert the dipstick.

9. Start the engine and run it at idle for one to two minutes.
10.Move the selector lever through all positions, and then move 

it to the "N" position.

11.Check that the transmission fluid level is at the "C" mark on 

the dipstick. If the level is less than this, add transmission 
fluid.

12.Drive the vehicle until the transmission fluid temperature 

rises to the normal operating temperature [70 

− 80°C (158 − 

176

°F)], and then check the transmission fluid level again. 

The transmission fluid level must be at the "H" mark.
NOTE: The transmission fluid temperature is measured with 
scan tool MB991958 (M.U.T.-III sub assembly).
NOTE: The "C" level is for reference only; the "H" level 
should be regarded as the standard level.
NOTE: If it takes some amount of time until the transmission 
fluid reaches its normal operating temperature [70 

−

 80

°

C 

(158 

−

 176

°

F)], check the transmission fluid level by refer-

ring to the left diagram.

13.When the transmission fluid is less than the specified level, 

add transmission fluid.
When the transmission fluid is greater than the specified 
level, drain the excess fluid through the drain plug to adjust 
the transmission fluid to the specified level.

14.Firmly insert the dipstick into the oil filler tube.

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Transmission fluid cooler

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Fluid level [mm]

40

60

80

– 20

– 10

0 

10

20

Fluid temperature [ ˚C ] 

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13. TRANSFER OIL (CHECK OIL LEVEL AND 
CONDITION/CHANGE)

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1. Remove the filler plug and gasket.
2. Check that the oil level is just below the lower edge of the 

filler plug hole.

3. Check that the oil is not excessively foul and has moderate 

viscosity.

4. Install the filler plug and new gasket, then tighten them to 

the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32 

± 2 N⋅m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)

CHANGE 

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1. Remove the drain plug and gasket, and gasket to drain the 

transfer oil.

2. Install the drain plug and new gasket, and new gasket, then 

tighten them to the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32 

± 2 N⋅m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)

3.  Remove the filler plug and gasket, then fill the oil up to the 

lower edge of the filler plug hole.

Brand name: Hypoid gear oil API classification GL-5 

SAE 90

Filling amount: 0.54 dm

3

 (0.57 qt)

4. Install the filler plug and new gasket, then tighten them to 

the specified torque.

Tightening torque: 32 

± 2 N⋅m (24 ± 1 ft-lb)

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Filler plug

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Transfer oil

Filler plug hole

Filler plug

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Filler plug hole

Filler plug