Yeah, the JATCO were blowing up left and right and centre with OEM fluid so wouldn't want to use that!
If it's the 2014 Subaru in your signature than that's not a good comparison. CVT-II has published specs for the industry to follow. CVT-III is STILL proprietary. Usually after 3-5 years Idemistu OEM releases the technical info to their aftermarket side and then will properly formulated fluid be available other than the dealership.
I used stp cvt as it's the proper light green color which is what the jatco fluid is on the outlander sport and its been perfect but the first time I used it in 2019 it wasn't green but a light amber so I guess it changed. I wouldn't use anything red under warranty just to be sure. I think the Valvoline cvt is amber but I don't think the dealer would notice as that's how the green fluid will start to look after a few thousand miles.
I just bought a 24 Sport
The green color was only detectable when poured into the funnel and when cleaning a small spill on a white paper towel but once I started the engine to get the pump going to fill and measure it was no longer greenish but clear looking on a white paper towel as it mixed with some of the old light brown fluid in the rest of the system to make it clear with no green hue anymore. That's why I don't think it's an issue to use light to amber colored fluid as the green will become like that in no time. I'll probably buy valvoline cvt since 4 quarts is almost 7 bucks less for a gallons worth compared to stp cvt. Also do keep receipts with the cvt fluid changes as the dealer does ask for them. When at the mitsu dealer I asked and they said they needed them if I ever needed to do a warranty claim. For the engine they didn't really need them and can warranty without them by just checking the level then pulling the valve cover to inspect. But for the transmission they don't always warranty without them past the 50k mark as they have some leeway.
Do Mitsubishi just have the stubby dip stick under the car now? I know Nissan got rid of the tall dip tube serviceable from under the hood. I think My 2014 rogue select was the last to have that. I was amazed that thefill level would go from reading at the very bottom tip of the stick in sub freezing weather to an inch over Full Hot after an energetic 45 minute commute.
I have the real one unlike Nissan...Do Mitsubishi just have the stubby dip stick under the car now? I know Nissan got rid of the tall dip tube serviceable from under the hood. I think My 2014 rogue select was the last to have that. I was amazed that thefill level would go from reading at the very bottom tip of the stick in sub freezing weather to an inch over Full Hot after an energetic 45 minute commute.
Enjoy the vehicle. We lost our local Mitsu dealer near me - it's now an overflow lot for Ford abused cars
Bingo! They actually did him a bit of a favor.
