X Maint. Schedule & Fluid Specifications
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7
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From: Trinidad and Tobago
I started with Amsoil race 10w30 had to replace timing chain, guides and tensioner. Moved up to 10w40 and considering 10w50. Most of the knock was gone but pulled the ccrank bearing cuz still had a knock and one of them was bit scorched. Nothing too out of the ordinary but we're waiting to see if that is what is causing the residual knock. Both my mechanics told me go 10w50. I think that 5w30 is bollocks!
Why is it that Mitsubishi only sells diaqueen manual transmission oil (GL-3 SAE 75W-80) in a 5 gallon container? I only need 3 quarts 
Is there anyone using any other oil like Redline MT-90?
Is there anyone using any other oil like Redline MT-90?
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 46
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From: Prairieville, LA
I wonder what "severe conditions" refers to... I drive the crap out of my car and its at 13,500 miles. Just had the 5th oil change... I wonder if I should change the transfer case and diff oils at 15k???
Yes.
Changing your drivetrain fluids (transmission, transfer case, and rear differential) at 15k is a very good idea if you drive your car hard.
Newbie
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Trinidad and Tobago
I started with Amsoil race 10w30 had to replace timing chain, guides and tensioner. Moved up to 10w40 and considering 10w50. Most of the knock was gone but pulled the ccrank bearing cuz still had a knock and one of them was bit scorched. Nothing too out of the ordinary but we're waiting to see if that is what is causing the residual knock. Both my mechanics told me go 10w50. I think that 5w30 is bollocks!
| Fluid/ Item | Capacity/ Quantity | Specifications | Recommended | Miles-Severe/ Normal | How to Link |
| Engine Oil & Filter | ~ 5.5 qts | 5W30 | Mobil 1 5W30 | 3,000/ 5,000 | https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...nge-evo-x.html |
| Engine Coolant | ~ 7.9 qts | Long life Antifreeze or equivalent | Mitsubishi | 15,000/30,000 | |
| Transmission GSR 5_speed Manual | ~ 2.6 qts | GL-3 SAE 75W-80 | DiaQueen New multi gear oil GL-3 SAE 75W-80AMSOIL GL4 Redline cocktailX (2 MTL + 1 MT90) | 15,000/30,000 | https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ed-manual.html |
| Transmission MR & SE_twin clutch | ~ 8 qts | ? | DiaQueen SSTF-I | 15,000/30,000 | |
| Transfer case | ~ 0.85 qts | ? | DiaQueen LSD Gear Oil | 15,000/30,000 | https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...id-change.html |
| AWC Control ACD/AYC | ~ 1.06 qts | ? | Diamond ATF SP III | 15,000/30,000 | |
| AYC Differential (Diff mechanism part) | ~ 0.58 qts | ? | DiaQueen LSD Gear Oil | 15,000/30,000 | |
| AYC Differential (Torque transfer part) | ? | ? | Diamond ATF SP III | 15,000/30,000 | |
| Power steering | ~ 1.06 qts | ? | Mitsubishi Power steering fluid | ? | |
| Brakes & Clutch (Same reservoir) | ? | DOT 3 or DOT 4 | Any brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4/ depending on application | As needed | |
| Fuel | 14.5 gal | Premium | 91 and Up | As needed | |
| Drive belts (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). | 1 | OEM Mitsubishi GATES Part # K061033 Micro-V AT Premium OE V-Ribbed Belt; K06 13/16" x 103 7/8" | 15,000/30,000 | ||
| Brakes pads/ rotors | 4 | OEM/ Other depending on application | As needed | https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...placement.html | |
| Tires | 4 | OEM Yokohama Advan A13C; Size: 245/40R 18 | OEM/ Other depending on application | As needed | |
| Air filter | 1 | OEM/ Other depending on application | As needed | ||
| Spark Plugs | 4 | Iridium-tipped type | OEM= NGK ILKR8E6/ Other depending on application Gap= 0.5-0.6mm Torque= 18+-2N 13+-1ft-lb | 60,000 |
I am putting this table together; hopefully it makes it easier to understand the Evo X service and fluids.
I am adding a how to link, but I don’t know if we are allowed to link a different forum how to. If someone has a how to for the ones missing please let me know so I can update the table.
Also I think that it will be helpful to post a picture pointing out to where all these fluids are located under the car.
Please let me know any changes / inputs/ recommended fluids or anything else so I can update the table.
| Fluid/ Item Capacity/ Quantity Specifications Recommended Miles-Severe/ Normal How to Link |
| Engine Oil & Filter ~ 5.5 qts 5W30 Mobil 1 5W30 3,000/ 5,000 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...nge-evo-x.html |
| Engine Coolant ~ 7.9 qts Long life Antifreeze or equivalent Mitsubishi 15,000/30,000 |
| Transmission GSR 5_speed Manual ~ 2.6 qts GL-3 SAE 75W-80 DiaQueen New multi gear oil GL-3 SAE 75W-80AMSOIL GL4 Redline cocktailX (2 MTL + 1 MT90) 15,000/30,000 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ed-manual.html |
| Transmission MR & SE_twin clutch ~ 8 qts ? DiaQueen SSTF-I 15,000/30,000 |
| Transfer case ~ 0.85 qts ? DiaQueen LSD Gear Oil 15,000/30,000 https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...id-change.html |
| AWC Control ACD/AYC ~ 1.06 qts ? Diamond ATF SP III 15,000/30,000 |
| AYC Differential (Diff mechanism part) ~ 0.58 qts ? DiaQueen LSD Gear Oil 15,000/30,000 |
| AYC Differential (Torque transfer part) ? ? Diamond ATF SP III 15,000/30,000 |
| Power steering ~ 1.06 qts ? Mitsubishi Power steering fluid ? |
| Brakes & Clutch (Same reservoir) ? DOT 3 or DOT 4 Any brake fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4/ depending on application As needed |
| Fuel 14.5 gal Premium 91 and Up As needed |
| Drive belts (for the generator, water pump, power steering pump). 1 OEM Mitsubishi GATES Part # K061033 Micro-V AT Premium OE V-Ribbed Belt; K06 13/16" x 103 7/8" 15,000/30,000 |
| Brakes pads/ rotors 4 OEM/ Other depending on application As needed https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...placement.html |
| Tires 4 OEM Yokohama Advan A13C; Size: 245/40R 18 OEM/ Other depending on application As needed |
| Air filter 1 OEM/ Other depending on application As needed |
| Spark Plugs 4 Iridium-tipped type OEM= NGK ILKR8E6/ Other depending on application Gap= 0.5-0.6mm Torque= 18+-2N 13+-1ft-lb 60,000 |
I am putting this table together; hopefully it makes it easier to understand the Evo X service and fluids.
I am adding a how to link, but I don’t know if we are allowed to link a different forum how to. If someone has a how to for the ones missing please let me know so I can update the table.
Also I think that it will be helpful to post a picture pointing out to where all these fluids are located under the car.
Please let me know any changes / inputs/ recommended fluids or anything else so I can update the table.
Dude this is AWESOME! Definitely should be in a thread of its own and stickied.