Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2013, Inspection And Maintenance Manual

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OPERATIONS AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 2-51
OPERATIONS AFTER ENGINE IS WARMED UP
E1. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
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1. Drive the vehicle until the A/T fluid temperature
reaches the normal temperature (70
−
80
°
C).
NOTE: Use M.U.T.-III. to measure the A/T fluid
temperature.
NOTE: Check the fluid level referring to the char-
acteristics chart shown if it takes some time to
reach the normal operation temperature of A/T
fluid (70
−
80
°
C.)
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Move the selector lever to all positions to fully
charge the torque converter and the fluid lines
with A/T fluid, and then move the selector lever to
the P position.
4. After wiping away any dirt from around the oil
level gauge, pull out the oil level gauge and check
the level of A/T fluid.
NOTE: If the A/T fluid has a burnt smell, or if it has
become very contaminated or dirty, it means that
the A/T fluid has become contaminated by minute
particles from bushings (metal) or worn parts. In
such a case, the transmission needs to be over-
hauled and the A/T fluid cooler line needs to be
flushed out.
5. Check that the A/T fluid level is between the HOT
marks on the oil level gauge. If the A/T fluid level
is too low, add more A/T fluid until the level
reaches between the HOT marks.
Automatic transmission fluid: MITSUBISHI
MOTORS GENUINE ATF SP III
NOTE: If the A/T fluid level is too low, the oil pump
draws air into the system along with the A/T fluid,
and air bubbles will thus form in the fluid circuit.
This will cause a drop in fluid pressure and cause
the shift points to change and the clutches and
brakes to slip. If the A/T fluid level is too high, the
gear will churn the A/T fluid and cause bubbles to
develop, which can then cause the same prob-
lems as when the A/T fluid is too low. In either
case, the air bubbles can cause overheating and
oxidation of the A/T fluid, and also prevent the
valves, clutches and brakes from operating nor-
mally. In addition, if bubbles develop in the A/T
fluid, the A/T fluid can overflow from the transmis-
sion vent holes and be mistaken for leaks.
6. Securely re-insert the oil level gauge.
E2. CHANGE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
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Specifications
CHANGE PROCEDURE
If you have an A/T fluid changer, use the A/T fluid
changer to flush the A/T fluid. If you do not have an
A/T fluid changer, follow the procedure given below.
1. Remove the hose shown in the illustration which
allows the A/T fluid to flow from the A/T fluid
cooler to the transmission.
AC702096
Fluid level (mm)
A/T fluid temperature [ ]
10
0
-10
-20
-30
40 60 80
Oil level
gauge
AB
-40
HO
T
AC000846 AB
Automatic transmission fluid Quantity Remark
MITSUBISHI MOTORS
GENUINE ATF SP III 9.7 L V4A5A
R4A5A
V5A5A
AC801681AB