Is your Mitsubishi Colt gearbox stiff?

Mitsubishi Colt Gearbox Stiff

Many new owners of the Mitsubishi find there gearboxes very stiff, this problem could be down to several things. If you are new owner you are probably not used to the Mitsubishi Colt Gearbox StiffMitsubishi stiff feel, but if you are used to the Mitsubishi’s stiffness or the problem has recently become worse, maybe check some of the following.

1)  Stiffness can come from lack of lubrication, so checking the gearbox oil should be the first stop.

2) If there is any kind of grinding while changing gears, this could be a sign of gear wear, this may need special attention, our advice would be to take it to your nearest garage or Mitsubishi dealer.

It maybe time for a Mitsubishi Colt gearbox oil change, this is one of the most common way to resolve any stiffness, simply find the correct oil and procedure via your owners handbook or via our downloadable workshop manual ( link below ).

Stuff you will need for an oil change for the Mitsubishi Colt :

1. 2 litre of gearbox oil ( 75W-90 GL4 )
2. Allen Key 8mm
3. Socket 8mm
4. Jack or ramps
6. If nuts too tight maybe some WD40
7. Funnel.
9. Protection for hands and eyes.

Would like more information on why the Mistubishi Colt gearbox is stiff?  You can now download the Mitsubishi Colt workshop manual from the link supplied, or you can click the buy now button below.

Future proof repairs and servicing on your Colt by downloading the official workshop manual, no need to have any mechanical or technical knowledge as this manual gives step by step instruction to get your project up and running again. Areas covered in this manual include General Information, Periodic Maintenance, Fuel System, Cooling System, Engine Lubrication System, Engine Removal & Installation, Crankshaft & Transmission, Wheels and Tires, Brakes Suspension and Electrical System.

These manuals are the same publications used by the official Mitsubishi dealers, thousands of pages of know how, photos and pictures that will help you get your Colt back on the road.  This manual is written in Englsih and is PDF based so will be view-able on most operating systems,