FLUID SMEARS ALL THE WAY UP THE DIPSTICK ALTERA V6 4SPEED AUTO 1998
Hi how to I fill up my transmission oil on a 1997 mitsubishi magna
SOURCE: manual transaxle
The 'fill' plug should be on the transaxle housing behind the front passenger-side wheel and requires a 17mm socket. the 'drain' plug should be on or near the bottom in about the same area and requires a 24mm socket. To check the fluid remove the 'fill' plug (some fluid may spill out so be prepared) and ensure that the fluid level is up to the bottom of the 'fill' plug hole. (easiest way is with your finger, if it gets fluid on it when inserted, you're OK). Your service manual recommends changing this fluid every 15,000 miles according to my sources. Make sure you don't lose any washers and that the plugs are clean when put back. Your transaxle takes 4.6 pints of GL-4 (75w85 or 75w90) - don't use GL-5 as it can contain additives which can corrode your bearings, and tighten both fill & drain plugs to 22-25 lb.ft. (roughly snug then 1/8 turn) being careful not to over tighten which can damage the threads easily.
Also, 'all-wheel-drives' have a transfer case which requires the same service. The fill & drain plugs are roughly near the center, behind the exhaust manifold. Follow the same procedures and use the same fluid.
SOURCE: moody mitsubishi magna
are you sure its not the ground or hot wire going to the starter? that would be my next suggestion.it sounds like a bad ground though.
SOURCE: Where's my dip stick?
theres no dip stick ,there are to plugs on trany one on the bottom to drain and one on the side,remove the side one oil is full when it starts to flow out,but caution dont star removing bolts unless your sure could cause trany damage on some tranys,go to a oil and lube shop have them lift truck and check takes 5 to 10 minutes,good luck.
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SOURCE: hi i am trying to stop my mitsubishi magna 1998 from blowing smok
You could try stp stop smoke,engine oil additive, but as you know this is a temporary thing to do, and it will propably smoke even worse, at first, until it puts a seal around the worn parts.
SOURCE: how do I put gearbox
Gearboxes usually have no oil dipstick / looking glass. On the side of the gearbox there's a bolt with (brass) washer. This is where the gearbox oil goes. To check the level is to stick one finger in downwards, when there's no oil at this level its usually too low.
On the bottom of the gearbox there's a similar bolt with washer to drain the old oil. The bolt can be magnetic - and can look a bit like a mushroom. Tiny particles from the gears stick on there - this is normal. Large bits of metal can be a cause for concern.
Always use the specified gearbox oil - wrong oil makes changing gears hard.
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