Evo just hit 15k and it was wondering if it was to early to change the tranny fluid? I bought it pre-owned with 7500 miles and its been really hard to get it in reverse and in 1st gear? even when its warm.
just was tryn to be safe, because my last car (honda prelude) reverse went out at 45k and i bought that preowned as well

 

15k is about time on a DD, sometime4s sooner.

 

Dd?

 

DD = Daily Driver

My planned maintenance is:

Every 2,500mi Oil
Every 5,000mi Rotate tires
Every 10,000mi Spark plugs
Every 15,000mi Transmission, transfer case, rear diff
Every 30,000mi Engine coolant, timing belt, drive belts, brakes, clutch

 

thanks yeah its a DD

 

what about the rear def. and the trans axle? (off topic)

 

transaxle in another word for a transmission, transfer-case is what you are looking for. I usually change the rear diff and TC at the same time as my transmission. about 10-15k

 

okay thanks, so basically change all those fluids at 15k is there anything else i need to change?

 

and what fluids should i use, redline? ams's

 

I use BG Syncroshift II in my Tranny, and Stock Diaqueen in my TC/Rear Diff

 

ite so thats all that needs to be done

 

thanks for all theinfo

 

How much does it cost to have the timing belt changed?

 

only run oem diaqueen in the transfer case and rear diff!!!!!!!

 

Only use OEM fluids if you want to maintain warranty... Mitsu can be really ****** when it comes to this stuff... if you don't have the dealership change your fluids, they will ask for receipts & proof of purchase for OEM filters and fluids