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Post by monterosport24 on Jun 25, 2013 16:46:56 GMT -5
First post here. I've been reading and seeing different info about this model. Is this model equipped with the Aw tranny? If yes, do I keep using the dex III? I went to a shop to have my tranny serviced, he said this model doesn't have a replaceable trans filter but has the screen. Yet, I've read some messages here that it says it does. Also, the shop said a filter flush is not recommended as it may loosen something that will block your trans. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thanks for any help
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Post by monty98 on Jun 26, 2013 9:44:11 GMT -5
Welcome to the board! I can't say much about the automatics transmissions, since I've only had experience with my manual one, but based on previous experience with other members you will want to just take your sport to a Mitsubishi dealership.
When it comes to the transmissions on the sports do not trust anyone else except Mitsubishi with it. When you said filter flush I assume you just mean a flush of the transmission? And they are not suggesting it because the way that some places flush your automatic transmission is really improper. They use a high pressure system to basically force through a bunch of fluid and yes that will cause some issues.
The better way to flush your transmission involves a little work (very little). Basically you disconnect the transmission cooler lines and put the one coming from the transmission in an empty jug (to catch old fluid) and put the other line (going to transmission) in a new jug of fluid.
Do this for a while maybe got through a jug or two (again someone else who would have done this should chime in) and this allows the fluid to got through the whole system and "flush" out and clean the system of bad or old fluid...except this doesn't dislodge anything and won't damage anything.
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Post by monterosport24 on Jun 26, 2013 10:32:23 GMT -5
Thx for the greetings. Yeah, i've seen some of the trans flushes done on youtube, and just got the repair manual CD but wasn't sure if this type of flush could hurt the tran. Thx for the clarification. The problem with mitsu is their so darn expensive and the two dealerships I called didn't seem to be very knowledgeable. I think my year has an Aw trans? Do you know anything about the filter if it's replaceable or not?
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