Transmission Service/Oil Change 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander - New Transmax Castrol Oil

How to change the transmission oil in my 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander. Using new Universal Castrol Transmax. Works great!!

[@kevinmckeag1983]

I'm looking to do this on my wifes SEL, im mechanically inclined but ill tell you this, you're one of the few personal KZbin rs that will explain everything in calm slow detail.

[@vermontvermont9292]

So ive been a castrol fan for years. Im using their cvt fluid in my honda. Did several drain and fills to make sure all the original oem fluid was out per what castrol suggested. Here is what they sent to me. It is our belief that Castrol makes the finest lubricants available today, therefore, we are very pleased to hear from you. Regarding the Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal, the fluid is suitable for use where any specifications listed on the bottle or the Technical Information Data Sheet are called for. The fluid is not licensed by the Original Equipment Manufacturers. Castrol cannot guarantee compatibility with competitive fluids as we do not know their proprietary formula; therefore, we recommend a complete drain of the transmission and refill with Castrol Transmax ATF/CVT Universal. This should include draining the torque converter, which holds about one-half of the ATF volume -- dropping the pan will not cause the torque converter to drain. Castrol USA

[@Kyosti5000]

I love your style buddy. This helped me a lot. Thank you!

[@danielchadney1666]

You are 100% correct in saying that there is no Mitsubishi content

[@fooey88]

Yep. I stupidly bought an Outlander without seeing what kind of information and videos were out there on routine maintenance. I'll never buy one again after seeing how little information is out there. The very few Mitsubishi forums out there are dead too.

[@vermontvermont9292]

I did a full change over today on my 19 Civic coupe turbo. The transmission holds a bit over 8 qrts. Today I drained 4 qrts, added a gallon on Castrol transmax universal. Took it for a good 20-30 min drive. Drained again, added another gallon. I may do it one more time just to be sure. Never know how much of the old stuff is still in there. Anyway, on the way home I immediately noticed how smooth it is, car drives and feels so much better. I was hesitant to use non factory fluid, but I'm sure Castrol knows what they're doing. I even emailed them, and they recommend removing as much as the old fluid as possible before using their stuff.

[@drivewayhero]

I use Castrol universal as well. We have two outlanders from 2011. Zero issues also. Those cars are amazingly reliable. Haven't even changed headlight bulbs for 11 years!!

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Seriously…best vehicle I’ve owned. I really want to get the 6 cyl GT so I can tow a small camper or boat. They are so hard to find though. Do you know anything about them?

[@CantKeepCalmImaCardella]

I got one and I'm wondering if I can use this on my 16 gt?

[@drivewayhero]

@@Anthony-ox4pt try autotempest

[@29818fdc]

Thank you very much for the video and for the subsequent comments. It has been very useful to me. Mitsubishi scares customers with the dangers of not using its official gold-priced oil. It is clear that this oil is totally valid for this CVT box. All the best

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Ya, I’ve put 20k miles now on it and zero issues.

[@9-1-juan6]

@@Anthony-ox4pt Still going strong?

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

@@9-1-juan6 I now have 156,000 miles on my Outlander. Crazy

[@TVguy9999]

Great job

[@weihuang4396]

Great Video. I use Valvoline Synthetic transmission fluid. It works great, 💯 compatible with the Mitsubishi CVT.

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Thanks for the info. I’m getting ready to change it again soon.

[@jacklin9788]

Used the same fluid on my 2013 suzuki sx4, did four drain and fill in total. vehicle is running fine afterward.

[@aureliosalazar1033]

Very good video. I have had too many transmission issues with other vehicles so I’m going to stick with using the OEM fluid on the 2013 Outlander Sport I just bought. It has 119,229 miles on it and the Carfax does not show the trans fluid ever been changed , I pray it’s not too late to change it . Other than that the vehicle is in very good condition.

[@francisxavier3282]

I like way you explain and took video

[@tonyarenee2599]

There's an exterior filter you should change too. It's behind the transmission cooler underneath the battery. It's just a paper filter but not too hard to do.

[@jayhendricks7487]

Yeah, I'm getting ready to do mine real soon. Wonder why Mitsubishi doesn't change filters?

[@tonyarenee2599]

@@jayhendricks7487 too much work for them. I found the best way to access the cooler is through the the driver's wheel well.

[@jayhendricks7487]

@@tonyarenee2599 awesome, thanks a lot. I just ordered the kit. Question, is it really imperative to use Mitsubishi J4 fluid?

[@adudecalledjay]

I thought that one was just a screen filter for when you pour in the T/M fluid (just to keep gunk out that might fall in when adding fluid)? I'm planning on doing a T/M fluid change soon and wasn't going to bother changing the screen filter if that was its only purpose.

[@tonyarenee2599]

@@adudecalledjay I don't know of any screen but from your description it's not what I'm talking about. It's a paper filter that's inside the transmission cooler. It has nothing to do with the filling port.

[@morebeer7673]

I have a 2021 Sport 2.0 ltr. The trans cooler filter housing is right up against the lower motor mount bracket. Any ideas on how to remove the housing to change the filter cartridge? It's driving me crazy that they did this. The filter housing on the regular Outlander is super easy to access, but on this one it's totally blocked.

[@noelmareno9679]

How do you reset transmission electronic and limp mode log?

[@harjeetDUDDER]

Hi, How much transmission oil we need for cvt service ? Regards

[@anguslean4058]

Don’t forget you have two filters One in the pan The second one is a paper cartridge filter that has to be changed also It’s behind your oil cooler on the drivers side

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Hello…does the 2016 Outlander have that paper filter? I called the dealership and they guy had no clue? He said the older ones did. Thanks

[@anguslean4058]

@@Anthony-ox4pt yes it does There are videos here on you tube that will show the location and how to replace it.

[@Fred-sz5fs]

Just saw the video below: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbJiGeiqL-GbLc

[@Fred-sz5fs]

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[@kennylavay8492]

The real question will the castrol mix with what is left of the Mitsubishi fluid.

[@user-ro4xl8po4j]

Hi Anthony. I have a little question. This process works with Outlander 2018 2000cc. In other way. Is neccesary change some filters when I change the transmition oil?

[@scotthacker8004]

What about transmission filter?

[@omarlozano8037]

Hey Anthony, did everything go well in the end with that oil change for the CVT? Today, talking to a mechanic friend, he told me that the original oil in that box is yellow and it shouldn't have a red one. Greetings and thanks for that piece of video. ---Used Google Translate---

[@douglastaylor3122]

Can i use that oil to my outlander sport 2011 ? Im afraid

[@adamgoof]

How many miles do you have on your i have 305,000 on a 2016 the Cvt transmissions you have to service all the time

[@tuluksvui747]

very informative video cheers mate i found out you need to change 2 filters in transmission at around 100,000... here are the part numbers: 2824A007 and 2824A006

[@davidmiguel7022]

Very Informative Video. How you CVT is working since you put Castro Oil in you transmission? I have a 2018 probably with the same transmission and I'm evaluating the CVT oil options availables. Thank you.

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Zero issues so far. Put about 15k on it. 115k on my outlander with no issues.

[@davidmiguel7022]

@@Anthony-ox4pt Thank you... My 2018 LE has 33.000 miles and of course o issues, just soon I need to replace the tires.

[@TheRecordButton]

If you're in the warranty period, it may be worth buying original Mitsubishi j4 cvt fluid to stay in warranty. Once you're out of warranty then you might consider other brands

[@fixitfelix718]

Dont forget this filter guyssss This is a secret filter under the battery musssstttt replace bro...under the battery kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZbJiGeiqL-GbLc

[@turbojobo]

Any issues after 2 years?

[@Kai-Made]

ANTHONY, can you do a response on here? How did the Castrol fluid hold up? The dealer is telling me that the oil is bad but some forums said it was good...I want to know how it held up in your beast. THANKS.

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Hi there. Sorry for the late response. I’m still driving my Outlander. I now have 154,000 miles on it and I’ve changed the fluid a few times since this post. Runs perfect for me…

[@henrye718]

Do you happen to know if this year car\engine has a timing belt or chain? Thanks, for the video!

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

It has a timing chain, thank goodness

[@henrye718]

@@Anthony-ox4pt thanks!

[@elliottottbigE]

What is the procedure for checking the fluid level? Car running/not running? Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

According to Mitsubishi, turn the engine on, put the car in each gear for about 5 sec, put it back in park, (emergency brake on) and check the level.

[@anguslean4058]

Always check the transmission fluid when it’s running It’s better to check it when it’s warmed up and running The fluid expands when it gets warm or hot.

[@stevehalt7916]

I think there are 2 filters there as well - there is an oil intake filter which is located behind that pan, and that needs to be changed. Then there is a small filter in the CVT heat sink, that is located on the side of the CVT case. That one is required to be changed together with a rubber O-Ring by the way.

[@kazper2011]

Is it possible to access the side filter from the bottom?

[@stevehalt7916]

@@kazper2011 on my Outlander it certainly is

[@johnhaerle3957]

Looking for an update. How has that castrol fluid been working out for your tranny?

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

No issues at all. Seems to be holding up just fine with 18,000+ miles.

[@Yotojunto]

Maybe that space is for the 6 cilinder!! I have a 2020 one and is just like that one. Thanks for the video

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Do you have the 6cyl GT? That’s my next purchase. You can tow up to 3500lbs. So hard to find.

[@Yotojunto]

@@Anthony-ox4pt very hard to find. Now they are pushing the hybrid one

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

@@Yotojunto ya and they stopped making the 6cyl GT I heard. Dang

[@Yotojunto]

@@Anthony-ox4pt wow😔

[@fooey88]

How often do you have to change the trans fluid on Outlanders?

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

I was told every 50-60k. I’ve changed it 3 times now and it has 156,000 miles…zero issues.

[@TheTimeCat]

@@Anthony-ox4pt nice. I've been changing it every 15K. I know its been a bit much, but was concerned with CVT wear. Great job on the video and thanks for doing this again.

[@alfredobrown]

Does the plug have a crush washer?

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Mine did not, but I bought a bunch off Amazon for when I change my oil so I used one of those washers.

[@leop3009]

Youre the first person on YT to use that fluid.... how is it? Just curious🙂

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

I now have over 150,000 miles on the Outlander and it’s still going strong. Zero issues. I’ve changed the oil since this vid. But still, I’ve never had any issues with this vehicle besides normal maintenance. Crazy…

[@leop3009]

@@Anthony-ox4pt thanks for replying

[@vermontvermont9292]

How is the fluid holding up?

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Still working great. I just changed the fluid again at 136,000. Zero issues

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@Anthony-ox4pt excellent. I'm using it in my 19 Civic 1.5 turbo.

[@29818fdc]

Please. After emptying the oil, how much oil did you fill? And what engine is yours? Mine is a 2.0 gasoline from 2018. Thanks

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Hi, so for the late post. It’s the 2.4 liter. 166 hp. It came in a gallon container and I used almost all of it. I just kept checking the dipstick.

[@hectortaz3502]

Hi! How Many liters? For 2.4 2014

[@hectortaz3502]

Outlander

[@spawnofsatan117]

Don't listen to this guy and just hand tighten bolts down. Makes sure you tighten them to manufacture spec.

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

Def tighten to specs, not just hand tighten.

[@adamgoof]

Don’t you have to have something to reset it

[@Acura_mechanic]

Those fluid are blue! You used red atf 😳

[@hugo3conde]

J4 is supposed to be green - when he drained it it looked red - does the color matter as long as it’s the right viscosity etc?

[@TAD3011]

@@hugo3conde - Red is ATF , green CVTF/J4 should be poured .

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

On the container it stated CVT. I’m at 136,000 miles and still no issues. Running good

[@coryblanton]

You don’t have to change the filter

[@Anthony-ox4pt]

I’ve checked with many mechanics and it’s basically a mesh that traps contaminants. Since the transmission is a closed system and as long as you change the fluid when your suppose to, it should be fine.

[@TheRecordButton]

There is a paper filter in the cooler line. Not hard to get to and should be right right above the pan with 4 bolts. That should be changed every 60k *Edit: I just changed it at 90k without prior changes and it seemed to hold up well. It was darker but that's to be expected with fluids changing color. This is the cooler line filter, not the mesh inside the pan