Where is the drain plug on a Mitsubishi Outlander?
Do not be tempted to undo the transfer case drain plug which is near the back of the engine in the middle. The transfer case drain plug on my vehicle uses a hex key which makes it easy to distinguish from the transmission drain plug. The transmission fluid drain plug is located on the passenger side near the front wheel and is a simple bolt head.
Where do you uncap a transmission drain plug?
Uncap the drain plug at the center of the transmission pan. Beware that hot fluid will pour out, so stay physically clear of the transmission pan as soon as the cap is released. Your drip pan on the ground is intended to catch the draining fluid.
How to check the transmission fluid in a Mitsubishi?
Check the transmission fluid level using a screwdriver to ensure that the fluid has reached the top of the transmission. Mitsubishis do not typically come with a dipstick, but as long as the fluid is not overflowing, it is not too full because the level will go down a bit after the first couple drives.
Where is the transmission pan located in a Mitsubishi?
The transmission pan on a Mitsubishi is located at the underside of your transmission, closer to the driver’s side front of the car. Uncap the drain plug at the center of the transmission pan. Beware that hot fluid will pour out, so stay physically clear of the transmission pan as soon as the cap is released.
Uncap the drain plug at the center of the transmission pan. Beware that hot fluid will pour out, so stay physically clear of the transmission pan as soon as the cap is released. Your drip pan on the ground is intended to catch the draining fluid.
The transmission pan on a Mitsubishi is located at the underside of your transmission, closer to the driver’s side front of the car. Uncap the drain plug at the center of the transmission pan. Beware that hot fluid will pour out, so stay physically clear of the transmission pan as soon as the cap is released.
Check the transmission fluid level using a screwdriver to ensure that the fluid has reached the top of the transmission. Mitsubishis do not typically come with a dipstick, but as long as the fluid is not overflowing, it is not too full because the level will go down a bit after the first couple drives.
What to do when transmission fluid stops draining?
Your drip pan on the ground is intended to catch the draining fluid. Use your 17mm socket wrench to unscrew the other bolts from your transmission pan after the fluid seems to have stopped dripping from the transmission pan.