samer

Hi Guys, So i am trying to change the transmission fluid in my 03 Lancer ES, i went to the store and bought the filter (looks just like an oil filter) and bought 8 quarts of transmission oil. I found the drain plug for the transmission oil, but i cant find where the transmission filter is!

Any one have any idea, i tried doing a search for this but came up with nothing. Thanks for your help ahead of time guys!

autobahn3000

U have an automatic right?
if yes the filter is internal. You have to buy a new gasket for the transmission pan. so U drain all the tranny fluid and drop tranny pan and the filter will be inside. remove old filter and install new filter. clean the pan out and there should be a magnet inside the pan make sure to clean that also. any gasket material on pan should also be cleaned off to insure a good seal with the new gasket (do not scratch the sealing surface's!!!) also make sure before U drain the tranny fluid get your car up to operating temp before starting.

porterj5

Does any one have any pics of the how to replace the filter? I can not seem to find any info in the manual on CD I bought

crazykamper

what kind of tranny fluid are you using???? i need to re-fill mine after replacing axel. would like to know asap, thanks!

any pics of how you drain/fill it?? thanks!

SLVROZ_03

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Use Mitsu ATF III available @ the dealership of course. And sorry to tell you, but all auto store computers list the incorrect trans filter. The trans filter is a thinner, narrow pan-like filter...not a circular screw-on one. I tried finding a pic for reference, but of course I can't remember the site. But all the items can be found at the dealership or online too.

MA70_NA-T

BUMP, Does anybody know which line is it to disconnect to flush the automatic transmission fluid? Looking from the drivers point of view , which line is it, the left or the right one? any help is appreciated

kenshinx001

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i thought we have a sticky in the how-to section? i swear i saw it like 4 yrs ago, and that's how i did my transmission flush in my auto. the filter is a bi$$$. you need to remove like 16 screws to gt to the filter. gl getting the info, looks like they remove that sticky

ummm here's an old thread:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=84977

SLVROZ_03

iTrader: (10)

There is a drain bolt behind the driver's side wheel! I believe it's a 21mm?

Jehuty

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Geez, we need pictures because my tranny is messing up and now I think I know why. I had my fluid changed at Tire King. and I think they put the wrong fluid

kingtrix

did you ever end up finding out how 2 change the external?

i have both filters but idk where the external goes.. so confused

jimbo74

there isn't an external filter

Jamal Arurang

I have a Mitsubishi lancer 2003 ES and im Wondering if someone can tell me what type of oil I need for my transmission( specific and the most up to date version).
What kind of flush should I get for the trans? Asap????

CrAnSwIcK

iTrader: (5)

DIAMOND ATF SP III is OEM fluid, and is recommended...an SP III equivalent will be better than nothing if your oil is really bad...