Mitsubishi 1992 3000GT, Service Manual

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GENERAL
Maintenance Service
Transfer
4 9 9 2 Transfer
1993
(2) Check that the transaxle oil level is at the lower portion
of the filler plug hole. For AWD-vehicles, check that the
transfer oil level is at the portion shown in the illustration.
(3) Check to be sure that the transmission oil is not noticeably
dirty, and that it has a suitable viscosity.
12. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
(Check fluid level)
1. Drive until the fluid temperature reaches the usual temper-
ature
2. Place vehicle on level floor.
3. Move selector lever sequentially to every position to fill
torque converter and hydraulic circuit with fluid, then place
lever in “N” Neutral position. This operation is necessary
to be sure that fluid level check is accurate.
4. Before removing dipstick, wipe all dirt from area around
dipstick. Then take out the dipstick and check the condition
of the fluid.
The transaxle should be overhauled under the following
conditions.
l
If there is a “burning” odor.
l
If the fluid color has become noticeably blacker.
l If there is a noticeably great amount of metal particles
in the fluid.
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