Little known on French roads, the Mitsubishi Space Star was a small MPV, launched in 1998 and withdrawn seven years later due to poor sales. However, the brand made a comeback in 2012: forced to rename a model due to competition, Mitsubishi unveiled its new Space Star. This time, it's a compact city carunveiled at the prestigious Tokyo Motor Show.
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The Space Star then underwent two cosmetic restylings and an updated and an updated dashboard, but the technical specifications changed little. Only the gasoline engine is offered, with a maximum output of 80 hp. A logical choice for this segment, this power is this power is transmitted by front-wheel drive The front wheels are driven. This design choice is partly responsible for the Space Star's low fuel consumption.
The gearbox is a five-speed manual a five-speed manual gearbox The automatic gearbox is not available on this range. Want to know how best to how best to maintain it ? Follow the guide!
Daily gearbox maintenance
Good habits for a healthy gearbox
Manual gearboxes are trickier to manage than their automatic counterparts, since the driver has to manipulate the the clutch pedal and gearshift.. Fortunately, a few simple gestures can be adopted to ensure optimum maintenance of the transmission system.
Do not keep your hand on the gearshift lever when you're not using it, to avoid contact with internal gearbox components. Likewise, never force on the stick, and shift smoothly, taking care to engage the gear correctly.
To protect the clutch system, always shift into neutral at short stops, such as traffic lights and jams. Make sure you anticipate the road ahead as much as possible, to avoid unnecessary handling.
Attention to pre-failure warning signs
A fault in the Mitsubishi gearbox does not usually occur without one or more warning signs. Knowing how to spot them will help your mechanic to establish a more precise and efficient diagnosis and guide him in his repairs. Some points to watch out for include :
- The vibrations felt in the cabin, especially when the car is in neutral;
- A slippery start-up feeling;
- Squeaks, rattles, whistles or other noises that may occur at different times;
- Excessive resistance from the clutch pedal or gearshift;
- Smells of burning ;
- The presence of oil leaks under the vehicle.
None of these signals should be taken lightly, but the last two are particularly important. They refer to a lack of transmission oil, a fluid essential to the proper operation of your Mitsubishi Space Star. In this case, please contact a professional mechanic immediately.
Gearbox repairs: cases of advanced deterioration
Most faults involving manual gearboxes can be repaired at the can be repaired in the garageMost faults involving manual gearboxes can be repaired at the garage, as they usually involve a minor problem such as changing a wearing part or the transmission oil. However, some malfunctions are too complex to be treated as they are, and the professional mechanic will advise you to proceed with the total gearbox replacement.
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