is the t-case fluid the same thing as the transmission fluid....because i want to change out my transmission fluid, but all i found was a how to on changing the t case fluid...are these too the same thing? because i thought that it was like 4 different types of fluids that you use. And for the t-case it is just one fluid that u put in there..

 

no, they aren't. i'm not sure what to use in the tranny, but i know the transfer case and rear dif use mitsu's diaqueen stuff

 

just use OEM diaqueen in the TC and rear diff.

use oem (6-speed specific) in the tranny.

They ARE two DIFFERENT oils.

 

absolutely not the same fluid! The transmission fluid is debatable on what to use. GM Syncromesh, BG Syncroshift, Redline, Royal Purple, etc.....

But it's fairly well accepted that you only want to use the stock Mitsubishi Diaqueen fluid in your t-case. There's two versions, so make sure you get the right one for your car.

late edit: the transmission fluids mentioned above are for the 5-sp. transmission. Not sure if they work in the 6-sp. I should read closer before I type a response!

 

Yea I say screw the tranny fluid debate.. lol. you can't go wrong with oem fluids. mitsu makes really good oils. just a pita to get sometimes.

 

Yes. You should definitely use Diaqueen for the transfer case and the rear diff. I just did the fluids myself a few weeks ago. I bought a gallon of Diaqueen from the dealership and it cost about $52. Since the rear diff and the transfer case only use a little more than half a quart each, the gallon should last at least three fluid changes. For the transmission I used three quarts of Royal Purple. The owner's manual specifies which fluids you need.

 

I'm here to your rescue again

Transmission fluid –

Diaqueen Super Multi-Gear Oil 75W-85 (Part # - MZ313376)

Transfer Case and Rear Differential fluid –

Diaqueen LSD Gear Oil (Part # - MZ3775610)

pm spins4 he can get you both

tranny fluid is $69.18
transfer case and rear diff fluid is $36.80

you are welcome

 

Kind of off-topic but what do people use in the ACD? I've noticed that my fluid level is a bit below the "Min" mark.

 

Diamond SP III ATF

fyi: searching for ACD fluid would have gave you that answer