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1.Drive the vehicle until
the CVT fluid is warmed up to the normal operating
temperature (50 to 80°C).
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Use M.U.T.-III. to measure the
CVT fluid temperature.
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When a certain amount of time
is required to warm up the CVT fluid to the
normal operating temperature (50 to 80°C),
check the oil level referring to the
characteristics chart.
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2.Park the vehicle on a level
surface. 3.Move the selector lever to every
position to fill the torque converter and the hydraulic
circuit with the CVT fluid, and then move the selector lever
to P or N range. 4.Pull out the oil level gauge,
and wipe off the CVT fluid and dirt. Then, insert the oil
level gauge again and pull it to check the condition of the
CVT fluid.
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If the CVT fluid smells burnt
or is excessively deteriorated or dirty, the CVT
fluid is contaminated with particles of the
metal bushings and friction material. In these
cases, the transmission must be
replaced.
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5.Check that the CVT fluid
level is within the "H" area on the oil level gauge. If the
fluid level is low, add the CVT fluid to the "H"
level. CVT fluid: MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE
CVTF-J4
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When the CVT fluid level is
low, the oil pump sucks air together with the
CVT fluid, and produces air bubbles in the
hydraulic circuit. The air bubbles in the
hydraulic circuit decreases the hydraulic
pressure, causing the delayed gearshift or
slippage of the belt, clutch, and brake. When
the CVT fluid level is too high, the fluid is
stirred by the gear and foams up, and the
problems similar to those when the CVT fluid
level is low will occur. In either case, air
bubbles cause the overheat and oxidation of the
CVT fluid, which prevents normal operation of
the valve, clutch, and brake. Beside, when the
CVT fluid is foamy, it flows out of the
transmission vent hole. This may be taken as the
fluid leakage by mistake.
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6.Insert the oil level gauge
securely.
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