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peteinchad · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:45 Post subject:

There is a special way to change the ATF - it's no good just taking the plug out of the gearbox sump as you only get a little bit out.

Information HERE

I change my engine oil and filter every 5,000km

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ROB.E · Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 20:59 Post subject:

Cheers Pete. Wink

grahamandzena · ** Joined: 06 Sep 2003 Posts: 113 Location: oxfordshire

Ok just picked up a 1990 mitsi pajero jap import with a genuine 141 thousand kilometers on it, it is just so sweet to drive! however as it has only done 33k in the last 12years and despite the owner keeping a fantastic record of everything ever done to the ca i can find no mention of atf changes,so as the change is slightly " harsh"? overdrive works fine as does everything else, but i intend doing a full atf change soon,
can anyone give me a definitive answer on what the old girl should have in her? please?
and how about the atf filter anything special to do there? or just a standard filter?

on a slightly differerent note, the engine although a 2.5tdi has the words
cyclone diesel on it? first time ive ever seen one is it something special?

Keith-i · ** Joined: 17 Apr 2015 Posts: 83 Location: Jersey

Any thoughts on Castrol Transmax Full Synthetic Multi-Vehicle ATF? It implies it's suitable on the datasheet but doesn't mention SP III.

trekker · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:03 Post subject:

Quote; on a slightly differerent note, the engine although a 2.5tdi has the words
cyclone diesel on it? first time ive ever seen one is it something special?

Afraid nothing special, it's a name given to a range of 4D56 engines, some have that display on the rocker cover, others not. My '88 Mk1 does.

peteinchad · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 14:18 Post subject:

assassin · Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 19:24 Post subject:

If its not on the spec sheet then it doesn't meet the standard, its that simple.

Why take the risk with such an expensive piece of kit when you can be sure of the specifications with another product and know the box will naturally wear out after many miles of trouble free service, and most likely outlast the vehicle.

silvercruiser · Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2015 16:23 Post subject: Click link for correct ATF fluid

http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-60226-millers-oils-millermatic-atf-sp-iii-ws.aspx

ATurner · ** Joined: 09 Nov 2014 Posts: 87 Location: Oxford

assassin · Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:57 Post subject:

Instead of buying online you can ring them and tell them you are a member and you get your discount, you can give your card details over the phone.

Robman · Newbie Joined: 10 Jun 2016 Posts: 4 Location: New Zealand

To clear things up I have the Mitsubishi Motors Pajero Owners handbook, That came with the car, it states
Under Maintenance section

ATF DEXRON II automatic transmission fluid should be used for replenishment

My model is a 1999 2800 turbo engine 4M40 Diesel
the handbook also deals with models 3000 3500 2500 GL GLX GLS 3.5 V6-24

So one would assume if you can top up with DEXTRON 2 it is fine to change ATF using it.

Although if you have money to burn putting in the finest smoothest best in the world ATF is probably not going to be bad for it!

peteinchad · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 11:57 Post subject:

My ATF drain plug says DII on it - and the manual does say DII is OK.

You can save a few quid using it if you are willing to take the risk of your gearbox failing - and that will be a BIG bill to replace it.

The general opinion on here is that DII is only suitable as a "get you home" measure - and then change asap to SPIII.

I use Millermatic SPIII WS and I would never risk putting anything inferior into my gearbox - and DII is inferior to SPIII.

peteinchad · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:27 Post subject:

I have two manuals - both genuine Mitsubishi.

One says:

The other says:

No mention of DII in the second one.

davembp · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 19:30 Post subject:

Sayes Dexron 11 in your lubricat list Pete, I used to use D 111 in my box until I found out to use SP 11/111 box ran fine for years, but never found 3rd gear (rairly)
until SP went in so it must make a differance.

peteinchad · Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 20:21 Post subject:

Changing a box is a lot of work and money for the sake of a few quid - so it's SPIII for me. ..... and I change my ATF every year which is a bit OTT but better safe than sorry.