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I think the fluid is supposed to be changed at 30,000 miles, anyway.
although DARCARS in MD, will tell you it should be changed at 15,000 mi.
PS: I heard that the 2005 Monty's will have a reworked engine for a little more power.
FWIW.
http://www.edmunds.com/new/2005/mitsubishi/montero/100491990/stan- dard.html?tid=edmunds.n.researchlanding.leftsidenav..7.Mitsubishi- *
cracked the oil pan they may have screwed around with the transmission fluid as well. I will never know the answer to that question. However, I will never take any car or truck to Jiffey Lube again. You are supposed to change the transmission fluid every 2 years or 15,000-20,000 miles according to the dealer. Your fluid most be pretty dirty at that high mileage. But if it works well, don't change it.
We currently have a VW Passat 4-motion wagon but need more space. We have been looking at the SUV market but don't want one of those monsters but need something that can do a little of everything.
We find the Montero attractive.....any feedback would be appreciated.
Have you had any luck with this? I am experiencing the exact problem and have had no luck getting the 4wd to transfer. Please let me know what you did to get this resolved. Thanks.
Is the Montero in its final year, any replacement in sight?
Mitsubishi: Falling Further Behind (Business Week)
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Warranties aren't worth much if they aren't in the US.
It's believed that Mitsubishi will be introducing a seven-seat version of the Outlander for the 2007 model year. Part of the appeal for Mitsubishi to introduce this larger variant of the Outlander is the fact that the company is dropping the seven-seat Montero from its lineup for 2006. It is not certain whether the five-seat Outlander will remain in production in its current form, although the company has apparently considered pairing the tentative seven-seat Outlander with an entry-level SUV. The new Outlander is expected to be powered by 3.0-liter V6 which will yield about 250 horsepower. This engine will be mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.
I'm not too confident about my dealer, because I had recently taken it in for a check engine light and they wanted to charge me ~$300 for an O2 sensor. They said it was 3/36k, but I had to show them in the warranty booklet that CA has a 4/50k emisions warranty.
Anyway, the CS rep at Mitsu wasn't helpful. My SA talked it over wih the mgr, and he will talk it over with the Mitsu rep, who come in next month. We'll see...
Mitsubishi Announces Future U.S. Product Plans (Inside Line)
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I am thinking to buy one, who can tell what price i can get right now? and what price diference should be between 2004 and 2005 models? I would like to go as low as possable.. -:)
Thank you
Clear Separation: I wonder if it is due to the black tire under the cover absorbing extra heat and cooking the paint? Is the separation around where the tread of the tire is??? Or more on the body of the cover???
The separation started for me after I had taken the cover off to replace a flat tire. I think the tire cover is more flexible than the clear membrane so the membrane ends up cracking and then peeling but this is just my idea. Since replacing with a new cover I now carry an under-inflated spare. One problem with my old cover was that it fit so tightly over the spare that it was difficult to remove without really tugging on it, thus causing damage to the clear membrane. By carring a slighly under-inflated spare I no longer have that problem. I have had two flats since replacing my old cover and have not had a problem yet with the clear membrane on my new cover. I carry a foot pump with me to inflate the spare up to the recommended pressure if it needs to be used.
in reveiws everybody says: excellebt off-road ability, but avybody did actually take that vehicle off-road? How was it?
I like Montero, but there is no way to check how it handles off-road untill you buy one and it can be too late after that...
please, advice...
Thank you
The following review will paint a decent picture and cover some limitations:
http://www.fourwheeler.com/roadtests/13258/index3.html
Bars are in with new end links that are adjustable. My montero has aftermarket springs/struts to increase ride height approx 1 inch.
First impression is that cornering and roll are greatly improved without increased harshness. There is still roll going from extreme side to side but far less than stock. From what I am feeling on the road I suspect the snow and dirt handling will also be improved via more positive control of the vehicle in spirited driving, sliding, or any other condition that would increase roll tendency.
I have to thank ADDCO for undertaking this project as no other manufacture that I know off currently offers improved bars for the Montero.
MITSI MAY WELL BE RUNNING OUT THE BACK DOOR IN THE USA.How many CEO's in two years?Read the posts at Mitsubishi sucks.com.Non performing loans and poor track records of quality and service are the death of MITZ North America.Lights are about to go out.Ask your bank who pays when they go?
We love it, our first SUV.
I am planning to get the running boards, spoiler and the hood guard, any suggestion on where to find them for a good price will be helpful.
Thanks
R
Thanks!!
Bob
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We had drove approximately 450 miles and stopped at our hotel. Have a half tank of fuel left and I'm not sure if it might have been bad gas.
Went to start it back up after checking in and there was no electrical power. I jostled the battery terminals and it was able to start as normal. Got about 1 mile down the road going out to dinner last night and as we were idling as we were coasting into the parking lot, and it died. Was able to start and drive, but it would not idle - it died every time when it tried to idle. Since it was getting dark and late, I did not look at again until this morning. Never had a bit of trouble from 58K miles from this vehicle until this.
This morning I cleaned off a little layer of scum off the battery terminals (but they were pretty clean already) and tightened them up, and started it up. I let it idle for 15 minutes and drove it around for a little while. There seemed to be no repeat of the problem. Will take it down to AutoZone or PepBoys and have them run a diagnostic and also check the battery this morning (original factory battery).
I hope that was the problem. I heard that fuel injected vehicles like our Montero actually needed the battery while the engine is running. Is that true.... that this fuel injected engine requires a good battery condition and connection to operate properly?
Thanks!
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