While removing the dipstick, take care not to drop or spill any liquid. Like when checking the engine oil, wipe out the dipstick with a clean rag. To check the fluid level, reinstall the dipstick and then remove it once more. Make sure to use the recommended transmission fluid if you need to top it off.
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How do you fill a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander with transmission fluid?
2011-2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport ES 2.0L 4 Cyl. Add Transmission Fluid.
- Access location for transmission fluid: remove dipstick.
- Add Fluid – Select the proper type of fluid and add it.
- Replace the dipstick by reinstalling the dipstick and cap.
- Additional details on adding trans fluid are available.
How frequently should a Mitsubishi Outlander’s gearbox fluid be changed?
Every 30,000 miles, transmission fluid exchange is advised as part of the maintenance program for the Mitsubishi Outlander.
An Outlander model from Mitsubishi has what kind of transmission?
A 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine with 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque powers the Outlander. It only works with an automatic transmission with a constantly variable ratio (CVT). Although all-wheel drive is an option, front-wheel drive is the default setting. Despite having comparable acceleration times to other compact crossovers (with the exception of speedsters like the supercharged CX-5 and Kia Sportage), the Outlander seems less responsive and sluggish on the highway, which is made worse by its gearless transmission. But compared to the previous model, the Outlander drives with a greater agility and poise. It has nicely weighted steering, controlled body motions, and a firm ride. On all but the smoothest roads, we did note a lack of separation that enabled a lot of road noise to permeate the cabin, and our test vehicle’s huge 20-inch wheels with little sidewall padding didn’t help. Although the brakes on the Outlander we tried seemed mushy, they brought the SUV down from 70 mph in a class-competitive 172 feet. Mitsubishi claims a plug-in hybrid version will ultimately be offered, but that is all the information we currently have.