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  • Amonlym's Avatar
    Today, 09:30 AM
    Amonlym replied to a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    Property | Amsoil | MTM | Millers 40c Visc | 38.5 | 35.6 | 35.0 100c Vis | 7.5 | 8.1 | 7.4 Visc Idx | 165 | 212 | 185 Visc -40 | 9755 |12000 | ??? Flash pt | 234 |>200 | 200 Pour pt | -53 | ??? | -42 Millers in mine works fine, but without an oil cooler and with a high idle issue for a while the oil is between red and brown after ~20k
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  • Confused's Avatar
    Today, 09:03 AM
    Confused replied to a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    I've used Mitsubishi genuine SP-III, Millers, and CarLube in mine in the past, and all have done the job reasonably well. I did, however, fit a gearbox oil cooler almost immediately after buying the car, and I think this has helped the non-Amsoil fluids in my case. If you're running without an extra cooler... But... I have been a passenger in a car that's had regular use with Amsoil, and it's just that little bit better. I think I'm going to be an Amsoil convert when I get mine back on...
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  • Confused's Avatar
    Today, 07:46 AM
    Confused replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    I'm not usually one for over-zealous editing of historical posts - but that one seems to have slipped through the net of saying Dexron fluid. So, I've abused my powers, and have performed an edit to clarify to not use Dexron fluid!
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  • Louis's Avatar
    Yesterday, 10:37 PM
    Louis replied to a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    Hi, I am also a believer in Amsoil lol! :) if poss can you put up the spec like operating temperatures etc. There are cheaper ATF that meet the standard and state they are designed for Mitsubishi and are replacement for SP-III, but many people want to upgrade the fluid to aid the working and the lifespan of the autobox.
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  • TAR's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:20 PM
    TAR replied to a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    I agree with Adam and have used Amsoil for years without issue and know it's good for our cars. This is why we recommend it. I hope you've found an equally good ATF which will provide an alternative option for owners. :happy:
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  • adaxo's Avatar
    Yesterday, 05:29 PM
    adaxo replied to a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    I like amsoil as it was recommended to me about 10 years ago and I use only this since, engine oil keeps engine internals exceptionally clean also seen abuse (well did couple track laps with it) and it serve well, also gearbox oil been used here since I remember and do well, even 'cure' couple boxes where owners **** themselves thinking box is scrap and it was much better 'fixed' by simply switch to amsoil. Regarding this MPM oils, I would happily put it in my box as its meet 'Mitsubishi...
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  • andyp_fto's Avatar
    Yesterday, 04:41 PM
    andyp_fto started a thread Possible ATF alternative in General / Questions
    Hello everybody........... Not wanting to tread on toes or upset 'conventional thinking' as a relative newcomer but... I have been restoring/repairing/servicing etc etc FTOs for twenty years plus and have owned around thirty in that time and 'serviced' those of friends and they use the fWD F5A42/F4A42 INVECS II gearbox a relative of the VR4s. As far as ATF goes I have been using and had no problems with the fluid I have bought from my local factors (exact type to follow as for the love...
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  • Nick Mann's Avatar
    Yesterday, 01:02 PM
    Nick Mann replied to a thread Timing Belt Frequency in Engine
    Original UK Mitsy guide was 5 years/45k miles. Then changed to 54k miles. In the southern hemisphere they quote 100k kilometers, so 62k miles. I have seen quite a few cambelts over the years and have never seen one in bad condition after any of those times/distances, so no need to be overly cautious in my view.
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  • TAR's Avatar
    16-05-2021, 08:57 PM
    TAR replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    https://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?63406-Definitive-oil-quantities-and-type-all-oils&highlight=definitive any SPIII compliant ATF is fine. As mentioned previously, Amsoil AFT is highly recommended and the only thing I will use in my car. Mitsubishi Diaqueen SPIII is the manufacturer own brand. :happy:
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  • chris g's Avatar
    16-05-2021, 02:40 PM
    chris g replied to a thread Club Road Trip 2019 Interest and Ideas Thread in UK Events / Meets
    Well after 15 months of COVID-19 and uncertain restriction going abroad, perhaps the NC500 is a perfect solution. If we want to do 500 miles and little else you can do it in a 3-4 days but you miss out on visiting interesting places/breweries/coastline/hill/lochs etc... Prob a week at least if not more allows leisurely pace and time to visit the various places of interst en route...
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  • chris g's Avatar
    16-05-2021, 10:56 AM
    chris g replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Def only AMSOIL for ATF/Clutch Pack - best thing you can buy to look after it... And if you can, IMO, AMSOIL for the engine, but personal choice plays a part with this...
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  • CHESHIRECAT's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 11:12 PM
    CHESHIRECAT replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Thats the thread that got me confused, it recommends dexron 3 for AYC. But I've read other threads that say its not suitable. Its all a bit confusing. Is there a definitive list of which spec fluids are to be used where, because there are so many required on the drive train and I keep reading conflicting information and people seem to call things by different names even Mitsubishi manual is confusing on the spec of the fluid and where it goes. I'm pretty keen to get fluids changed this...
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  • TAR's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 09:44 PM
    TAR replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    AYC clutch pack requires ATF, most people recommend Amsoil, which is very good. Make sure you can get the fill bolt open BEFORE you drain it! Amsoil ATF handles the high temperatures much better than other ATF's. It's the ATF in the pump circuit from the reservoir in the boot that may help with the worn pump error. This needs bleeding which can be a bit of a pain. Some good advice in this thread -...
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  • CHESHIRECAT's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 07:51 PM
    CHESHIRECAT replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Just to clarify because im getting a bit mixed up. It is the AYC clutch pack fluid I should change and only an sp-III spec ATF should be used for that? Or am I getting mixed up? because i just opened an AYC service guide that recommended dextron 3. Cheers Steve
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  • elnevio's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 06:38 PM
    elnevio replied to a thread Renewed at last... in Newbies Area
    Welcome back! :thumbsup: "Who left the damn door open?!!" /pan :D:D:D Speaking of other Mitsis, Atik is now the proud owner of the mighty Fridge :afro:
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  • chris g's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 05:18 PM
    chris g started a thread Renewed at last... in Newbies Area
    Well, renewed/rejoined after quite some time away.... Wanted to get back to supporting the site despite changing vehicles over time... And now not a Mitsy at all in the garage - the Sportback has gone.. But we have had a Mirage in the family for some years... For me it has been a period of being on the dark side, with a Scooby, an auto 2007 Impreza but I had the Sportback
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  • CHESHIRECAT's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 01:08 PM
    CHESHIRECAT replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Ok so i did the code diagnostics. AYC fault code i got was 82 pump failure. I will proceed with the oil change for now and hope it helps. I also got some codes for other bit which i will decode later.
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  • dazjb01's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 12:16 PM
    dazjb01 replied to a thread Timing Belt Frequency in Engine
    Thanks for confirming that
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  • elnevio's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 10:17 AM
    elnevio replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    You can also pull the fault codes and see what AYC codes there are. It is most likely a tired pump which can be resolved with one of Malc's adjustable switches as already mentioned. The pump reservoir is behind the right hand side boot panel.
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  • CHESHIRECAT's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 08:18 AM
    CHESHIRECAT posted a visitor message on adaxo's profile
    Hi Adam, please message me on this number 07598078751 if you manage to find those oils. I'll come and get them asap, because would like to get them changed this weekend if possible. Thanks Steve
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  • MPBVr4's Avatar
    15-05-2021, 08:00 AM
    MPBVr4 replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    I’m Still lurking/Wyhy. I’ll have look at work on Monday. Pretty sure there might be one or two left:thumbsup:
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  • CHESHIRECAT's Avatar
    14-05-2021, 10:26 PM
    CHESHIRECAT replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Cheers, I really appreciate the help and advice guys. I did have a quick look for the reservoir in the boot while I was doing a show and tell with my mates, but didn't find it. I will have another proper look tomorrow and hopefully do the AYC oil change. The pump oil change looks quite involved.
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  • TAR's Avatar
    14-05-2021, 09:32 PM
    TAR replied to a thread Awaiting delivery in Newbies Area
    Start with AYC oil change in the diff and the reservoir in the boot, that may fix the issue. After that, as Louis says, it may need an adjustable pressure switch. MPBVr4 may have one available.
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