Where do you put transmission fluid in a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Where do you put transmission fluid in a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

If the Eclipse has an automatic transmission, you can add the transmission fluid through the dipstick tube that is located on the rear passenger side of the engine. Just take the dipstick out, add the funnel and start pouring in the automatic transmission fluid. Most all Mitsubishi Eclipse Models come standard with manual transmissions.

What kind of oil does a Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse requires GL-4 gear oil on all year models that have manual transmissions. The automatic transmissions require basic automatic transmission fluid. Always wear safety glasses when replacing transmission fluid. Always make sure that the jack stands are secure before climbing under the car.

What kind of ATF does a Mitsubishi Eclipse use?

Use the fitment form at the top of the page to select your exact year and engine type for your Mitsubishi Eclipse. CARQUEST DEXRON®-VI FULL SYNTHETIC ATF represents the latest technology in full synthetic automatic transmission fluids.

What kind of fluid does an automatic transmission use?

Automatic transmission fluid is a technologically advanced, low viscosity formulation specially designed to deliver performance and maximum fuel efficiency for modern automatic transmissions. I have used this for 2 fluid change s in my 2012 Camry SE.Have put 63,000 miles on tranny since using this fluid.

How do you fill a transmission fill hole?

Go back under the car and insert the end of the plastic tube into the fill hole. Then go back up to the top of the engine and insert a funnel into the top end of the tube. Start pouring the GL-4 manual transmission fluid through the fill hole until it runs out of the fill hole. Once the fluid comes out of the fill hole, the transmission is full.

Are there transmission problems in the Mitsubishi Eclipse?

In the worst model year of the 2001 Eclipse, owners complain of transmission failure and the car hesitating while going into drive or reverse. Furthermore, the NHTSA cited issues with the powertrain, manual transmission, automatic transmission, the cooling unit, and the transmission control module.

How to check Mitsubishi automatic transmission fluid level?

In this guide, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to check transmission fluid level on Mitsubishi vehicles such as Lancer, Outlander, Mirage, Eclipse, Galant, ASX, Carisma etc. Typical symtoms of low transmissoin fluid level include:

How do you change the transmission on an eclipse?

Raise the front end of the Eclipse using the jack and rest the front end on jack stands. Get underneath the Eclipse and place the drain pan under the drain plate on the transmission. Remove all the securing bolts from the transmission drain plate. Allow the fluid to drain as you are removing the securing bolts.

Where is the transmission drain plate on an eclipse?

Raise the front end of the Eclipse using the jack and rest the front end on jack stands. Get underneath the Eclipse and place the drain pan under the drain plate on the transmission. Remove all the securing bolts from the transmission drain plate.

What kind of fluid does a Mitsubishi automatic transmission use?

Information about type and capacity fluid are for reference only. Reference book «Fluid type : automatic transmission Mitsubishi». Full capacity l. Service fill l.

What kind of fluid does a Mitsubishi 3000 GT use?

Mitsubishi Automatic Transmission Fluid — type, capacity, instruction Model Year Cyl Engine Fluid type (Original OEM) MITSUBISHI 3000 GT 91..97 V 6 3 L Mitsubishi Diamond SP III Cordia/Tredia 84..88 L4 1.8, 2 L Diamante 97..04 V 6 3.5L Mitsubishi Diamond SP III

Where is the fill plug on a manual transmission?

The fill plug on the manual transmission is located on the very front of the transmission on the driver side. The fill plug will be about halfway up the transmission and is a 17mm bolt head.