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I think the official Mitsi recommendation is 3,000 miles for the 1st change, but the mechanic @ the Mitsi dealer said he would do his new Monte @ 1,000 to 1,500 miles for the 1st oil/filter change and then every 3,000 miles.
I am also considering the Mobil 1. Have you noticed any difference in performance or gas mileage yet? Is your cold start idle speed still about 1,500 rpm?
Thanks for the info, but how come the Mitsu. book says 7500 for the first oil change? is it dangerous to wait that long?
Nope, no transmission problems. If fact this is the best tranny I have ever driven. As far as the Yok tires they actually out rated just about everything else out there except for mud use.
For most of us that probably means as an all around tire they cant really be improved on. I am looking for a winter specific tire for next year.
I was in England last week and noticed that the Montero is called "Shogun" there. This got me was curious about the European versions of the Monty so I checked th UK website at mitsubish-cars.co.uk
They have a flash website so I can't give to exact URL, but take a look at what they show for the "Shogun" 5-door model. Take a look at the "Accessories" and then select "In-car Entertainment". Sure enough, there is a navigation system. It looks pretty nice. It is supports multiple languages, so I assume that they offer it on all European models, not just in the UK.
Actually the whole UK site for the "Shogun" is pretty interesting. They also offer a wierd looking 3 door model.
I think most people would agree the first oil change is the most important. I changed mine at 3000 miles (although changing it at 1500 miles is not unreasonable either). I think 7500 miles for the first oil change would be pushing it (if you don't do alot of heavy duty driving/offroading, I think 7,500 miles is ok AFTER the first oil change, personally I'm changing mine every 5,000).
This is a 34,000 plus vehicle...an oil change is 20 bucks....No way I'd wait to 7,500 on the first oil change.
I can download specific, detailed maps in mine. Use it for Mountain biking all the time.
Thanks for the post
http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/
They have several interesting options listed under the "shogun". Worth a look see.
I have a 2001 Montero XLS that is about 6 months old. Last weekend, while it was parked in the garage, the horn started going off (steady, not the pulsating horn from the alarm). After about 15 seconds, it stopped. Then about 1/2 hour later it did it again. It has not done this since. I took the battery out and had it checked (no problem with the battery). Anyone have any ideas what caused this?
Thanks for your help.
P.S. The tool kit in the back is mightly handy. All the tools you need to remove the battery ... and about everything else.
I have no idea what happened nor do I have any idea of what I wrote above.
However, I do think Microsoft (or the Japanese equivalent of same) wrote the computer programming and no one is allowed to question why things happen the way they do.
WoW! counselor2, only 12.5 mpg in RWD. I dont this I got that low when I spent a week in 4wd in the snow, all city driving.
This has also been mentioned in the Sequoia boards, where the OBC was giving a readout of some 3mpg higher than what owners were actually getting. So take out your calculator when you fill up and double check what the computer tells you. --Jimmy
I still have not found a way to have fog lights and high beams on at the same time for country road driving. Those fog lights do a great job lighting the side of the road.
Thanks for any help!
Mitsi genuine parts web site < http://www.mitsubishi-accessories.com/index.asp > seems to be pretty good price wise.
I have a Garmin IIIplus, still the best one I believe. I have two different programs for it. One allows you to input topo maps into the GPS for the area you are in then you get great detail. The other is a program where you can design routes on your computer and download to the GPS and/or you can bring back routes your GPS stored and plot them on your computer to see where the heck you have been.
I'm not sure if one program today does both of these functions as well as these two. Im at work so I will have to get the names of the programs later if you wish.
I wish the GPS units had more memory to store more topo maps but they dont. Perhaps in the future they will add more megabites, look for this as this is key.
I have a handlebar mount on my Y-33 (had to throw in a little bike info). You can set the unit to "drop a crum" every so many feet or seconds. That allows you to plot your route and you can "track back".. again this is key if you get lost.
Ever been in the slick rock area in the canyons and turn around and go ?hit which canyon did I come from.....I have. Track back allows you to re trace your route and now that the Military variation is turned off the accuracy of these GPS's are now down to feet.
OK, for the rest of you non-bikers....
In the car I find my laptop the way to go, bigger screen, I can load additional maps, have imediate access to the programs above, can see my position as I move across the terrain and you dont wear your batteries down. The GPS hooks into the laptop and feeds position info to the computer mapping program. You can also look at the GPS screen for all the data it presents (altitude, speed, distance, ave speed, direction, distance to future way points, etc)
Anything else I can answer?
But, I still think that the best solution would be for Mitsu to offer an integrated GPS with the screen that's already in the vehicle, as they apparently do in the Shogun. Also, why couldn't they put in a CD/DVD-ROM drive where the current CD player is that would permit you to use CD-ROMs for the GPS? Granted, this would appreciably increase costs (the Nav option on the Acura MDX costs about $2k, I think), but why couldn't Mitsu also offer a similar option? And, as long as I'm shooting for the moon, an in-dash DVD player could be hooked up to an overhead screen mounted aft of the sunroof. It shouldn't be that hard to do.
Clay... I know your not going to like my response, sorry. Your first post suggested ath you like to use Fogs with low beams as a default. But they are called fog lights because the are meant to be used in poor visibility condidtions only. It used to be that authorities would ticket you for using them during other times but unfortunatley those days are long gone.
The problem is that for many people (me included) fog lights from other vehicles cause an unbelievable Glare in vision. For me, fog light from other vehicles is actually worse that getting hit with High Beams.
Therefore, those of us with this vision problems would surely appreciate if people would only use Fog Lights when they are really required.
I didn't respond the first time since I knew this would sound "Preachy". But maybe this is something people should be aware of.
Drew
To be honest, NO -LOL.
Still just a temporary jump seat for kids IMO. But that's all I needed so I'm fine with it. For real comfort in the third row, it's still a fact that Vans are the only good option. Again, IMO. If it suits your needs, that's great.
Best of Luck
Drew
Thanks!!!
So, yes, it's not a bad deal.
Millage/gallon has always been around 17+ on the hiway driving 70-75-80 mph. Last trip wife drove 150 miles at average speeds that were lower and increased to 19+ mpg. Either lower speed makes a big difference, or engine is just getting broken in.
PS - to those of you in SoCal.
The spring wild California poppies are spectacular up in the Antelope Valley west of Lancaster. Not so much at the Poppie Reserve on Ave. L but in the hills northeast of it and at the base of the Tehatchapi Mountains to the northwest.
Head north up the high voltage power line road about 2-3 miles to the east of the preserve (good dirt road)and turn left (west) when you reach the next paved road. Continue west about 5 miles, then turn to the north when you see the fields in the distance (don't drive off the roads and smash the flowers). Some of these roads are a little sandy, so you can use 4WD.
The color is so intense, it appears to be "false colorization"
PHOnos, White/Silver 2001 Montero Ltd, rear A/C, purchased August 2000, build date July, $34,500 (no extras, darn!)+ TTL, 4.9% for 48 months, Orange County, CA.
My Mitsi service manager still says 1500 rpm is correct for cold engine after checking with mechanics.
"Rumours that gasoline could hit $3 per gallon in parts of the United States this summer grew considerably louder Thursday with a published report that gas station owners are stocking up on the numeral 3 for their signs."
http://www.prudentbear.com/boards/user/non-frames/message.asp?forumid=4&messageid=44700&threadid=44700
Just yanking your chain Drew, please forgive me.
PHOnos
From the mpg on my first 2000 miles, I expect to get 16-17 mpg around town with some highway miles and 19-20 mpg with all highway miles and maximum speed of 70 mph.
2001 full size Montero Ltd.
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I have been using premium 92 octane, but I plan to switch to a high quality mid-range 89 octane (almost the same price as 87 octane in NW Idaho).
They will sell the 4 Manual Set for $96., so I am going to order a set for future questions. They look very detailed.
I want to thank you for pointing out that this info is in the shop manual. Now I will have to find it and the request for cold idle speed setting.
I was hoping to hear back from a friend who is in Japan as to the equation on the Japanese pumps which would have pointed out the very thing you have found, that by using RON vs MON vs RON+MON/2 you are talking apples and oranges.
thanks again.
". . . in most cases, using a higher octane gasoline than your owner's manual recommends offers absolutely no benefit. It won't make your car perform better, go faster, get better mileage or run cleaner."
"The only time you might need to switch to a higher octane level is if your car engine knocks when you use the recommended fuel."
"Unless your engine is knocking, buying higher octane gasoline is a waste of money, too."
"Studies indicate that altogether, drivers may be spending hundreds of millions of dollars each year for higher octane gas than they need."
Link:
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/autos/octane.htm
rsrogers, I changed the oil on my limited regularly. It is not hard. No need to jack the car up, but you better have 2 catch pan and a oil filter wrench to make the job cleaner.
"The only time you might need to switch to a higher octane level is if your car engine knocks when you use the recommended fuel."<<<
I completely agree with the first Quote and completely dissagree with the second.
Many enginges have a management system that will compensate when you use lower than required octanes. In that case, you will not hear "Knocking" and you will NOT know if you are causing the Management System to compensate.
My rule of thumb is to use the required octane. NO MORE NO LESS. The explainations on this have been helpful but I'm afraid the real question still has not been answered which is very frustrating. Mitsu should do a better job here. Dealer personel just tell you to use the Cheapest because it's in their best interest. I just want the right answer.
Drew
Also, does anyone know of any custom fit, heavy duty floor mats for the 2001 Montero?
I'll look for the web site and report back if I find it.
drew
How do you like it?
I also liked the MDX but...it just wasn't a Montero.
I live in North Carolina. Bought the Montero in Rocky Mount NC. Don't know how prices are everywhere else. Edmonds puts a True Market Value of $35,000 on the Suv. So I feel I got a real good deal. This was the only Montero they had on the lot. They had several Montero Sports.
After reading all the posts and driving the Montero I think I made the best choice. The looks take a while to get used to but it's growing on me.
I've been sitting back quietly and reading the postings. My husband and I have been looking at SUV's for the past 6 months or so and seriously looked at the MDX, RX 300 and the Sequoia. It was only after a co-worker mentioned the Limited that I took a look at it, and absoutely loved it.
It definitly has more off road capability than the MDX and RX 300 for when we go to the Outer Banks and yet still has a luxurious interior.
By the way, what are the running boards like? Are they the same as the Sport? Our dealership said they are the same as the Sport, but they weren't real confident when they said it.
Thanks in advance for the input.