Changing the oil in the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 variator - sequence of steps

Most manufacturers, trying to please the intended trend and retain the buyer, equip each model they produce with a continuously variable transmission. The Japanese corporation Mitsubishi, which develops and produces cars, was no exception. The popular Mitsubishi Outlander SUV, third generation, is equipped with a continuously variable transmission.

The Outlander variator was developed by JATCO, marked JF011FE, the transmission has proven to be durable and reliable. However, like a mechanism, the box must be serviced on time and regularly. Changing the oil in the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 variator is the key to reliable and trouble-free operation in compliance with the box resource specified when calculating.

Necessity and frequency of replacement

The transmission fluid in the Mitsubishi Outlander CVT needs to be changed. The operation of the box is associated with conditions of increased loads. The task of lubrication is to minimize loads and make the wear process as small as possible.

Functions performed by the liquid:

• Elimination of overheating of parts and mechanisms of the box by removing excess heat;
• Elimination and removal of wear products formed in the box;
• Anti-corrosion protection of mechanisms and box parts;
• Filling voids at the junctions of box parts;
• Conversion and transmission of energy through the box;
• Creating a friction clutch in a box.

Correct performance of these functions leads to the fact that the lubricant ages and becomes unusable. Increased temperatures and friction forces are the main enemy of transmission fluid, which saturates the oil with wear products. An excess of particles turns the lubricant from an ally into an enemy of the box. Inclusions act as an abrasive, accelerating the wear process of the mechanism. Changing the oil in the Mitsubishi Outlander automatic transmission avoids negative impacts and extends the life of the variator.

The Japanese designers who developed the variator claim that the unit is capable of working out its design life without replacing the transmission fluid. This statement does not correspond to the realities of our region in which the vehicle is used. Experienced mechanics regularly change the oil in the Mitsubishi Outlander variator at least once every 80 thousand kilometers.

Oil level control

The level should be checked regularly, at least once a month. To do this, it is necessary to carry out the following work.

1. Drive several kilometers in normal mode so that the transmission warms up to operating temperature (70 - 80 degrees Celsius).
2. Place the car on a level, non-sloping platform.
3. By pressing the brake pedal, you should move the gearshift lever through all positions, holding it in each position for several seconds. The lubricant must reach all components of the hydraulic system.
4. Set the selector to the “N” position – neutral, leaving the engine to rotate at idle speed.
5. Put the car on the handbrake.
6. Remove the dipstick, having first cleaned it of dirt using a clean rag.
7. Assess the lubricant level and quality using the dipstick.

The oil level must be within o.

If it is lower, add lubricant through the dipstick channel. If the level is exceeded, it is necessary to drain the excess amount of lubricant through the plug located in the lower part of the automatic transmission housing.

Characteristic features of the Mitsubishi CVT

The design of a continuously variable transmission, or variator, is more complex in comparison with an automatic transmission. In addition, if you compare automatic machines from the point of view of maintainability, the variator will turn out to be demanding in terms of maintenance. This is due to a large number of electronics and fine adjustments of the mechanism, however, with proper care, the box can last much longer than its competitors.

Changing the oil in the Outlander variator is a fundamental process, without which there is no question of normal operation. The procedure is not complicated, but it requires skill. According to the recommendations, the frequency of replacing transmission fluid in the variator is every 70-80 thousand kilometers. However, with some nuances, the oil is changed urgently, even if the mileage has not reached the established standards.

Factors indicating the need to replace the working fluid:

• Box vibrations;
• Slipping in the gearbox when driving on a flat road;
• Jerking in the box when accelerating;
• Reduced dynamics when accelerating;
• Incomprehensible sounds from the box (grinding, humming, knocking, etc.).

Each manifestation requires immediate replacement of the transmission fluid. If this process is neglected, further operation will result in expensive repairs and even replacement of the mechanism.

Differences between CVTs on Outlander XL and Outlander 3

Many motorists are skeptical about CVTs, preferring to purchase cars with an automatic transmission. This is mainly due to the capriciousness of the mechanics. By right, in previous models of Outlanders, the transmission was noisy and also had poor speed dynamics. In the third generation, the manufacturer improved the mechanism. Thus, Outlander 3 cars have great acceleration properties. In addition, the gearbox operates in silent mode.

Brand and quantity of transmission fluid

Selecting transmission fluid for a box is a responsible process. The use of a lubricant of an unspecified type will greatly damage the mechanism and permanently disable it. Therefore, when purchasing oil for the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 variator, it is recommended to give preference only to original products.

The original fluid is in the box, a special oil, Mitsubishi CVTF-J4, developed by the company’s engineers specifically for the mechanism. A complete replacement will require the purchase of 12 liters of lubricant. It is recommended to purchase oil only from an official Mitsubishi representative. If there are no official dealers nearby, contact the company’s employees through the official website and, after familiarizing yourself with the features of oil packaging, order products through them.

What is oil degradation and how to reset the meter

In the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 ECU with a CVT there is a so-called oil degradation counter. The official name is CVT oil degradation level. When calculating the parameter, only the temperature of the lubricant in the gearbox is taken into account.

During operation, the counter awards points according to the following principle:

• t, C less than 90 - no points;
• t, C between 90 and 99 - 1 point/min;
• t, C from 100 to 109 - 2 points/min;
• t, C from 110 to 119 - 4 points/min;
• t, C from 120 to 139 - 6 points/min;
• t, C from 140 and above - 8 points/min.

As soon as the temperature reaches 138 C, system information appears about gearbox overheating. If this parameter increases to 149 C, the variator operates in emergency mode.

This counter is intended only to inform the driver and does not send any commands to other elements of the car.

Information from the degradation counter can be obtained using a MUT-3 scanner or other similar devices. As an option, it is possible to use the ELM 327 diagnostic adapter with Android software such as hobDrive, Torque Pro or cvtz50.

When changing the oil in the variator, it is not necessary to reset the counter. It is advisable to do this according to the manufacturer’s recommendation, so service station specialists do not skip this manipulation. You can do the reset yourself using the cvtz50 software.

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You can analyze the meter parameters by comparing the received data with the information on the odometer. After pouring new lubricant into the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 variator, we take the odometer data as zero.

Next we do the following analysis:

The information from the degradation counter is three or more times less than the number on the odometer. Mitsubishi Outlander 3 CVT gearbox is in good condition. The temperature is normal. There were no overheats. The parameters of the degradation counter and odometer differ by less than 1/3 or are almost equal. This indicates frequent overheating of the gearbox. It is recommended to change the oil and at first monitor the temperature of the variator using any of the software mentioned above. The number on the degradation counter is greater than the data from the odometer. This indicates severe overheating of the transmission

It is important to contact specialists as soon as possible to resolve the problem.

Many car owners have a “0” on their degradation meter. This is normal, because if there is no overheating above 90 degrees Celsius, points are not awarded.

The likelihood of overheating is very low, thanks to the presence of a radiator, so the lubricant rarely heats up above 85 degrees Celsius. Older versions of the Mitsibisi Outlander (before CVT8) had an old type of radiator that did not do its job very well.

Judging by the information from the CVTz50 program, the oil temperature in the variator in summer and winter is in the range from 50 to 85 degrees Celsius (average).

To reset the grease degradation counter in the Mitsubishi Outlander 3, you will need:

• CVTz50 software;
• WiFi/Bluetooth adapter ELM327 bluetooth V4.

The CVTz50 program is paid and costs about 150 rubles.

Its capabilities:

• reading and resetting errors of the variator box and power unit;
• studying and setting the oil wear counter to zero;
• adjustment of XX speed and leading angle;
• control of transmission operation data;
• indication of temperature statistics (per month).

To reset the degradation counter on the Mitsubishi Outlander 3, do the following:

1. Install the latest version of CVTz50 from Google Play.
2. Install diagnostic connector adapter ELM
3. Wait for it to be detected by Bluetooth or Wi-Fi (depending on the type).
4. Start your device and check the connection. To do this, press the “Monitor” button of the variator operation.

If everything is done correctly, a log of information exchange between the adapter and the program appears on the display.

Next, find the oil degradation point and reset it to zero.

If desired, you can reset the data using MUT-3.

To do this, take the following steps:

1. Turn off the ignition (key position in the lock - Lock).
2. Connect MUT –III to the OBD diagnostic connector.
3. Turn on the ignition (key position - ON).
4. Use the special MUT-III option to reset. Go to CVT oil degradation level, and then to Clear CVT oil degradation level and click Clear.
5. Turn off the car ignition (Lock position).

Preliminary actions

Anyone can change the transmission fluid in the Mitsubishi Outlander 3 variator, the main thing is the desire to do it. In order to minimize inconvenience and not stop the process due to the lack of necessary tools, it is necessary to carry out preliminary preparations.

Necessary materials:

1. Open-end wrench or socket wrench, size 19 mm;
2. Open-end wrench or socket wrench, size 10 mm;
3. Oil for gearbox, Mitsubishi CVTF-J4 brand (original), twelve liters;
4. Intermediate seal for box tray 2705A015;
5. Box crankcase gasket washer;
6. A container where the old oil from the box will be drained;
7. Means for flushing the variator;
8. Watering can.

List of works during maintenance 4 (mileage 60,000 km)

After a run of 60 thousand km on TO-4, it is necessary to repeat the work carried out during TO 1 and TO 2 plus two more procedures:

1. Replacing the fuel filter. The gasoline filter is replaced with a new one without replacing the electric fuel pump. For replacement, an original kit is used, which includes coarse and fine filters. For 2.0 with front-wheel drive - a Mitsubishi 1770A250 fuel filter is used - 10,800 rubles. For everyone else - Mitsubishi 1770A251 (MR514676) - 9950 rubles.
2. Replacing engine coolant. Mitsubishi motors Super Long life Coolant premium is poured at the factory. This antifreeze can be ordered under the number MZ311986, the cost of a 4-liter container is 5580 rubles.

The original coolant is manufactured using LLC technology - Long Life Cooliant, which means carboxylate antifreeze consisting of organic acids and phosphates. When selecting analogues, you can use any Japanese LLC liquids, blue or green, without silicates. There are no analogues among European brands, as they are made using a different technology. The liquid is produced in finished form and is not diluted with water.

For replacement, original antifreeze is recommended: Mitsubishi Super Long life Coolant, green MZ320712 - 4l - 3800 rubles, and MZ320291 - 1l - 880 rubles.

Work order

Before starting to work directly with the lubricant in the Mitsubishi Outlander box, we determine the level. It is advisable to perform the procedure after the box has warmed up (temperature of the working fluid is 90°C), using a special probe with which the unit is equipped. Having removed the probe from the holder, special marks are applied to the surface: “Cold” and “Hot”. On a properly operating, warmed-up unit, the value corresponds to the “Hot” label. The level of the new fluid is brought to the initial value.

Important! It is extremely important to maintain a constant, correct level of working fluid in the box. Changing the value, either upward or downward, leads to negative consequences for the operation of the unit.

Procedure:

Draining the working fluid from the box:

• We install the vehicle on a pit, overpass, lift;
• We measure and remember the initial value of the liquid in the box;
• We dismantle the device protecting the bottom of the box;
• We install a watering can to drain the waste from the box, lower the end of the watering can into a previously prepared container;
• Unscrew the drain plug of the box;
• We drain the waste from the box;
• We measure the drained amount of oil from the box, the volume corresponds to six liters;