4G63-T Transmission Fluid Change

[Trison]

I have a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T, I have a Haynes book but it does not tell me what type of transmission fluid i should use on my car. Also it is a stick shift with 130k on the vehicle. This will be the first time I'm changing my transmission fluid. Just need to know which one to buy. Any other helpful tips will be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[Kait]

I use 50/50 of Syncromesh and Light Weight Shockproof.

 

[DSMCharles]

Redline MT 90 seems to be a popular choice

 

[Trison]

Will Mobil 1 75-90 synthetic blend be good?

 

[Colt4G63 also]

Will Mobil 1 75-90 synthetic blend be good?

It's fine if you don't like to be able to shift. Why not use a reccommended GL-4 fluid like Redline MT90? Any GL-5 like you are suggesting is going to make it near inpossible to hit the next gear quickly during high rpm shifts.

 

[JayB12]

Just did mine last week. Used 2.1 Quarts of Mt-90. Make sure you have a 15/16 Standard wrench for that drain plug, it was a PITA to find for me. Ha.

 

[space_alligator]

I use a mix of Redline MT-90 and redline MTL. I would prefer to run only MT-90 but it can get cold up here in Canada.

 

[synthetek]

I use a mix of Redline MT-90 and redline MTL. I would prefer to run only MT-90 but it can get cold up here in Canada.

They make MT-85 now so you dont have to mix them.

 

[Calan]

I use 50/50 of Syncromesh and Light Weight Shockproof.

Not such a great idea to use Shockproof in a tranny due to the parafins it contains.

MT-90 FTW.

 

['97boostinGST]

Mitsubishi Diaqueen if your a baller.

 

[SlickPyro]

I use redline mt90 in the trans and tcase and redline shockproof in the rear diff. You may want to change the fluid drive for a few thousand miles and then change it again. Get the nasty oil with lots of miles out then put some fresh stuff in to clean out the rest of the old fluid and then change it again to have nice clean trans fluid.

 

[Dsmkauai]

Genuine OEM Mitsubishi Trans Fluid from jacks trans $10 a quart best stuff in my opinion. How's that gofer

 

[gofer]

Evo mr fluid from jacks trans $10 a quart best stuff in my opinion.

Which is Diaqueen and has already been recommended. Here's the link to it. ---> Jack Trans - Mitsu Diaqueen

 

[DSM1G90]

Yea, DiaQueen ... between 70 to 80 bucks for the gallon at a Mitsu dealership.. Opted for MT-90 for my vehicle.

True, paraffin coats everything in wax...

 

[Dsmkauai]

But you don't need a gallon only 2.4q so make it three that's $30 well worth it.

 

[gofer]

Here's a good link if you're still stuck on deciding which trans fluid you want to run.

Team RIP: Mitsu M/T Recommended Gear Oils

 

[Trison]

Where can i buy the Redline-MT90?

Also how many Quarts will i need?

 

[V12 Killa]

Where can i buy the Redline-MT90?

Also how many Quarts will i need?

A local speed/performance shop or online & 3 quarts.

 

[josh1095]

i can attest to the poor quality of cheap stuff. it shifts ok but not great at all. i used 75-90 non synthetic. im switching to mt85 after my ecu and link gets back in the car

 

[joshuah]

I picked up 3 qts of Redline M/T 85 at O'Reilly's for about $75 and it seems to shift really smooth compared to whatever the previous owner used which came out black 1st time I drained and I filled it with only 2 qts mt85 and drained again and fluid then was light brown the added 1 qt and drained clear. Filled with fresh 3 and feel good about it

 

[chrisman287]

I used Amsoil 75w90 it’s GL4