Transmission Oil Change

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the engine compartment under cover front B assembly. (Refer to UNDER COVER ).
Remove the oil drain plug to drain the oil.
NOTE: Because the oil in the oil cooler and oil filter cannot be drained, the amount of drained oil will be approximately 5.5 dm³ .
Tighten the oil drain plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 25 N.m (19 ft-lb)
Remove the air cleaner element, air cleaner intake duct, and air cleaner body. (Refer to AIR CLEANER ).

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Drain Plug And Centermember
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the oil filler plug, then fill the oil.
Brand name: Mitsubishi genuine Dia-Queen SSTF-I

Filling amount: Approximately 5.5 dm ³ (approximately 5.8 quarts)
Tighten the oil filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 25 N.m (19 ft-lb)
Install the air cleaner element, air cleaner intake duct, and air cleaner body. (Refer to AIR CLEANER ).
Start the engine, then let it idle for 1 to 2 minutes.

Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Control Lever And Oil Filler Plug
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Move the shift lever to every position, and then move it to the P or N range.
Stop the engine, then perform Steps 2 to 5 again.
Check the oil level and oil fouling. (Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK ). If fouling is found, repeat Steps 2 to 5 until the fouling is eliminated.
Install the engine compartment under cover front B assembly. (Refer to UNDER COVER ).