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#409 of 430 Diaqueen ATF-J3 by batman47

Oct 16, 2012 (3:57 am)

Mitsubishi has upgraded its ATF specifications for the Outlander V6 3.0L. It appears that the only ATF suitable for the Outlander 3.0L (2010-2013) is DiaQueen ATF-J3. Below is the Advert for this part:
 
Part # 4031610
 
This is the only transmission fluid for the 2010 - 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 6 Cylinder Engine with a 6 speed automatic transmission is to use! No equivalent is available from ANY auto parts store!
 
Outlander 2007-2009 V6 3.0L the recommended ATF was DiaQueen ATF-J2.

#410 of 430 Re: Diaqueen ATF-J3 [batman47] by steve_ HOST

Oct 16, 2012 (7:21 am)

Replying to: batman47 (Oct 16, 2012 3:57 am)
Is that a Mitsubishi ad or in the owner's manual? I'm always curious when manufacturers try to require tie-in sales to maintain warranties. (FTC link)
 
People were sometimes using the Hyundai brand for SP-III fluid. Same stuff licensed to Hyundai but often cheaper.

#411 of 430 Re: Diaqueen ATF-J3 [steve_] by batman47

Oct 17, 2012 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Oct 16, 2012 7:21 am)
I have noted that sometimes the automatic seems to hesitate a little bit when the engine drops to slow speed (10-20 miles/hr) from high speed (60-80 miles/hr). From past experience (Lexus SC300) I have noted that a small amount up or down (let’s say ¼ of a quart) of the required volume of ATF may cause this small vacillation.
 
I consulted the 2012 service manual to find out that the automatic fluid of my GT is indeed DiaQueen ATF-J3. Approximately 1-quart of ATF-J3 costs $20 while ATF-J2 costs $10. The ATF-J3 is sold in 4-litre container while the ATF-J2 is sold in 1-quart container.
 
I will experiment by adding ¼ of a quart of ATF-J3 to see if this may eliminate the automatic hesitation of my GT. I said adding instead of taken away because Mitsubishi technicians may lapse by exclusion than by inclusion. The saving that Mitsubishi may gain is 250,000 quarts of ATF-J3 in 1 millions cars sold wide world.
 
I am not an oil engineer but a grade of fear of damaging the automatic unit may be the main reason to use the OEM ATF given by Mitsubishi (i.e. ATF-J3). Oil scientists add additives (many of which are patented) to oil used in the automotive industry. I am very careful of obeying what car’s manufacturers specify for their cars (although this may be a hoax) because I do not know what will happen with my automatic transmission unit if I use cheaper or unknown ATF oil.
 
I personally follow the specifications given for Mitsubishi as far as fluids are concerned. Example: brake fluid, engine oil fluid, steering oil fluid, transfer fluid, A/C fluid and ATF fluid

#412 of 430 Re: Diaqueen ATF-J3 [batman47] by steve_ HOST

Oct 17, 2012 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: batman47 (Oct 17, 2012 3:31 pm)
Thanks Batman. I'm not fond of proprietary formulas for scheduled maintenance items but the FTC seems to be easing off enforcement of those kinds of tie-in sales so I suspect we'll be seeing lots more of them.
 
With correspondingly higher prices too.

#413 of 430 Cabin filter by toomanyfumes

Oct 28, 2012 (11:20 am)

Oil change at Mitsubishi dealer yesterday. Had a coupon for $22 oil change plus I got $20 gift card for test driving new car. Service advisor hit up everyone getting service for a $60 cabin filter, about half bit. I picked one up at autozone on the way home, $17. Drove a '13 Forester, OK, nothing special, not a disappointment getting back in my 5 year old Outlander.

#415 of 430 Suspension Upgrade for 07-12 by 20vcq

Jan 18, 2013 (3:37 pm)

I have moaned about the sloppy suspension in the 07 Outlander - you know the head bobble that is caused by the suspension set as one changes lanes and the body tries to catch up with the tires.
I installed a set of H&R Springs two months ago and WOW - not cheap when you employ a mechanic to install them but REALLY worth it. They lower the car about 1." overall but most importantly the spring weight and progression is dialed in really well. If road clearance isn't big deal I recommend them.

#416 of 430 Re: Suspension Upgrade for 07-12 [20vcq] by batman47

Jan 28, 2013 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: 20vcq (Jan 18, 2013 3:37 pm)
Yes, my Outlander XLS 2008 had a weak rear suspension spring (coil). This was improved with the Outlander GT 2010. The Outlander GT 2012 has stronger suspension spring and it stands much heavy cargo.
 
Right & left rear suspension spring (coil) has part#4140A187 at a price $78 each. It may prove better choice than H & R spring.

#417 of 430 2007 exhaust by comem47

Feb 07, 2013 (6:42 am)

Does anyone know of a less expensive source for the intermediate pipe of a 2007 4WD Outlander? I'm finding the local parts stores don't stock it and the Mitsubishi places online want $750 (discount) compared to about $950 list. I'm about 5 months beyond my 5 yr bumper to bumper and while I've heard certain things get covered longer under "emissions", I don't think this wil (anyone know?). It's part 3 below and bolts in with triangular flanges front and rear. I think the front blob to the whole assembly is a catalytic, but nothing describes it as such.
 

#418 of 430 Re: 2007 exhaust [comem47] by toomanyfumes

Feb 07, 2013 (5:47 pm)

Replying to: comem47 (Feb 07, 2013 6:42 am)
Wow that's pricey, must be a catalyst in there.

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