a friend sent me this article.
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/17/m...s-over-faulty/
so go check your vehicle out!
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/03/17/m...s-over-faulty/
so go check your vehicle out!
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Thanks, good find. oh and

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if you have a 2008-'09 Mitsubishi Lancer or Outlander equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission, listen up
if you have a 2008-'09 Mitsubishi Lancer or Outlander equipped with an automatic or CVT transmission, listen up

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Kind of odd that they would use a different check valve in the auto vs the manual....same engine and braking systems, just different gears
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I imagine it's because of the additional slowing forces the CVT or auto trannies can provide to the braking systems.Originally Posted by CamShaft
Kind of odd that they would use a different check valve in the auto vs the manual....same engine and braking systems, just different gears
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sorry to continue this thread, but the CVT has no more, if not less engine braking force...that still doesn't explain why they would make a different braking system...think Originally Posted by Webman
I imagine it's because of the additional slowing forces the CVT or auto trannies can provide to the braking systems.

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any more info on if this is official yet, should we start bringing our cars in to see if they need the replacement part
