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Tips and Other Information
 Towing
with your Automatic
Towing a trailer or boat can place severe loads on a transmission
and shorten it's life. Follow the guidelines below to help your transmission
survive towing. (Please consult your owners manual for specific requirements.)
What to do when . . .
Use
lock low "L"
When you're on the boat ramp or pulling a
load up a steep incline, manually shift your transmission into
the "L" position. Shift the
lever manually up into drive as you begin moving.
Avoid using overdrive
Cancel the OD. If you don't
have an OD cancel button then manually shift the transmission
into "3" to
stop it shifting into overdrive.
Keep it cool
Overheating is the single biggest
cause of transmission failure. Cooler units are easily fitted and
help keep the temperature under control when towing.
Power option
If you have a "Normal / Power" switch
then move this to the power option.
Top
Tips for your Automatic
- Heat kills transmissions.
Fit a transmission cooler on tow vehicles
- Vehicles with 4WD must have the same make and
tyre size on all wheels to avoid damage to the drive train
- Don't engage 4WD on tarmac unless your vehicle
was designed for this
- When towing or in steep
terrain, switch to "Power" mode
and don't use overdrive
- Check your transmission fluid level with
the engine running in park while hot. Neutral for Mitsubishi vehicles
Top
Tips for your Manual
- Do not drive with your left foot resting on
the clutch pedal. This forces the release bearing against
the clutch and will cause premature wear
- Use a good quality oil of the
correct viscosity for your particular gearbox and transfer unit
(4WD). The wrong grade oil may cause wear and shift problems and
even complete failure.
- Button style race clutches cause
severe loadings on gearboxes and are best kept for the racetrack
- Vehicles with 4WD must have the
same make and tyre size on all wheels to avoid damage to the drive
train
- Don't engage 4WD on tarmac unless
your vehicle was designed for this
Common
Automatic Problems
 Correctly
maintained, your automatic should give many trouble free miles. When
problems do occur the most essential thing is to get professional
help as soon as you can to avoid a minor ailment becoming a major
one. Contact
us for further information >>
The 'Trans Light'
or 'A/T' light is flashing
This
indicates that your transmission computer has sensed a problem.
A transmission specialist can diagnose this.
I have only one gear
This is called
a failsafe condition or limp home mode. It allows you to make it
to your nearest garage or Transmission Specialist for help.
The engine is revving
during gear changes
This
is slipping of the clutches. Seek help as soon as you notice this
problem.
The vehicle does not
move when in "D" or "R"
Your
vehicle will have to be transported to a workshop if it has lost
drive. The workshop will be able to arrange this for you.
Give our friendly sales team a call for help & advice:
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