Transmission Fluid Level Check

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Remove the engine room under cover front B assembly. (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .)
Start the engine, and let it run at idle to warm it up for 15 minutes.
Move the shift lever to every position (P, R, N, D, manual mode) (Hold for 20 seconds in each position), and then move it to the P range.
Stop the engine.
Remove the battery and battery tray. (Refer to BATTERY .)
Remove the filler plug.
CAUTION:
- The drained fluid can be reused if it is between the replacement intervals.
  < Replacement interval >
  - Normal condition: 96, 000 km (60, 000 miles)
  - Severe condition: 48, 000 km (30, 000 miles)
- When reusing the drained fluid, make sure that no foreign object gets into the fluid.
Fig 1: Identifying Transaxle Control Lever And Filler Plug
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Remove the drain plugs, and leave it for 3 minutes to drain the fluid.
NOTE: Because the fluid in the oil cooler, oil filter, and transaxle assembly cannot be drained, the amount of drained fluid will be approximately 5.5 dm³ (approximately 5.8 quarts).
Tighten the drain plugs to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 35 ± 5 N.m (26 ± 4 ft-lb)

Fig 2: Identifying Transaxle Centermember And Drain Plug
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.

CAUTION: Measure the drained fluid. If the drained fluid is less than approximately 5.5 dm³ (approximately 5.8 quarts), add new fluid to make it approximately 5.5 dm³ (approximately 5.8 quarts).
Fill the fluid into the filler plug.
Brand name: Mitsubishi Motors Genuine SSTF-I

Filling amount: Approximately 5.5 dm ³ (approximately 5.8 quarts)
Tighten the filler plug to the specified torque.
Tightening torque: 35 ± 5 N.m (26 ± 4 ft-lb)
Install the battery and battery tray. (Refer to BATTERY .)
Install the engine room under cover front B assembly. (Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .)