a picture of my lancer , see first post

 

the first and only time i brought the wifes lancer up to 124 i think? it was the top speed and i got the "slow down" warning. It was freezing out side and i got to an open CLOSED ROAD to try it out, so i know that thing wasnt too hot... just a speed warning i think, at least in my case

 

I have the same problem…!! its been already like 6 times , driving on the HWY doing about 150kmh i got the SLOW DOWN light and my lancer 2008 just stops….. and i have to pull over for about 10 to 15 min, until i guess , cool off … any suggestions? is this going to be a big problem? or if i just change the oil the car will be fine? thanks!

 

The transmission is protecting itself. The only way to get around this if you want to drive at 150K+ is to buy and aftermarket transmission cooler. If you are not mechanically inclined I suggest getting a shop to install it.

 

Lol.. Driving in the Desert!.. thats good stuff.

I would put a larger cooler on it. A fan wouldn't hurt either.

http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...ooler-Kit.html

 

My car designed for driving in the desert, and i have Genuine factory cooler larger than that one you offer, located at the front with engine radiator designed by Mitsubishi for Middle East, North Africa "high temperatures" Places, bty did you know the Hottest place in the world is Libya#1.


NB: the problem is still existing

 

Fredj, I would highly recommend upgrading your fluid to either Redline CVT fluid or Eneos Cvt fluid. This will reduce friction and in turn reduce heat.

http://www.eneos.us/product/7
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=128&pcid=9

Start there and see if you can extend your range. Of my friends in middle eastern region, some have had their CVT fluid contaminated. When you change your fluid, keep some in a clean sterile container and send it to a oil testing facility for testing.

 

First.......Fastest Ive ever gone in a car Ive driven is 160. (Fastest in a passenger 260....) But seriously that's like OMG speed. ahem. I think I'll go for that transmission fluid as well. I want to have the peace of mind.

 

Car covered in sand + "slow down" warning = you, sir, are doing it right.

I would still recommend trying to find an aftermarket transmission cooler that's bigger than the stock one. The OEM one may be designed for your hotter market, but it's probably not designed for higher speeds.

 

I am having that same error, but I don't drive at more than 70 MPH. I do drive a lot, 2hr commute and after having this problem I drive the car without going over 3000 RPM as I noticed that was the "bad point" so to speak. Sometimes I cannot go over 60, as I don't want to push the RPMs so much.

I don't think the long commute is the problem as I've had this car for 3 years and this problem began a year ago and I had another Lancer (and other cars) before without having this issue.

Dealership mechanics told me that I have to replace the transmission but I don't think that's the answer (at least not the one I want to hear). Could changing the oil to the oil type you guys recommend be any good? I see you are recommending it to people who drive way faster than I do.

 

what if you're not going over 80 mph and just going 70 mph?

 

what if its not the weather thats causing the high temperature rise? is it just because the transmission cooler is breaking? it happens whenever i go into 6th going 75 mph. someone please help

 

I just got to know that you need to decrease your cvt fluid to 5.5 liters instead of 6 liters. According to Mitsubishi Malaysia, when the fluid boil, it will overflow and produce humming noise. They claim that they have fixed this problem for a few customers. I'm doing mine now.

 

Same thing was happening to my girlfriends Lancer. Silver2002 is correct, we reduced the level and never had a problem again. There is a TSB-10-23-005 that I believe covers it. They should replace the dipstick as well.

 

Don't really know how to reply just got a smart phone I work at a shop and am learning still for sure. My personal opinion. Change the fluids regularly 50 know miles. The lancer on this thread with the slow warning indicator is occurring to a vehicle the 08 lancer there's a tsnap on it