2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport transmission fluid capacity and fluid specs
GarageDex's fluid data shows the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport uses the F1CJA CVT transmission, which holds 7.5 quarts of fluid as a total fill.
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Key takeaways
- Transmission: F1CJA CVT transmission, 7.5 qt total fill.
- Total fill is the whole system; a drain-and-refill takes a third to half.
- Brake fluid grade: read it off the reservoir cap.
- Fluid specification is not named by the source - use the owner's manual.
| Engine | Transmission | Total fill | Fluid spec | Brake fluid | Gear oil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | F1CJA CVT | 7.5 qt | per owner's manual | see reservoir cap | rear GL-5 0.53 qt transfer case GL-5 0.53 qt |
Fluids for the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Buy fluid that states the specification your manual names. Multi-vehicle fluids list the specs they meet on the back label - if yours is not listed, it is the wrong bottle.
CVT fluidYou need about 8 quarts for a full fillShop fluid DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluidA quart covers a full flushShop brake fluid Fluid transfer pumpMost modern transmissions have no dipstick tube - you fill from belowShop pumps
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Source: World's Best Oil (AMSOIL dealer cross-reference). Capacities are total system fills; a drain-and-refill takes less. Where no fluid specification is shown, the source lists only a catalog code, so use the specification printed in your owner's manual - the wrong transmission fluid damages a transmission.