Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2007–2012 MY
Mitsubishi Outlander XL 2007–2012 MY
Second Outlander generation did not put much effort in order to become one of the class leaders compact crossovers. All the work on promotion to the market was performed for him by his predecessor, who was in stable demand in Russia. With the change of generations, the car grew in size, lengthened wheelbase, which allowed to accommodate up to seven people in the cabin. In the period from 2007 to 2008, cars of both generations were sold in Russia. In order not to create confusion, later Mitsubishi models Outlander was assigned the index XL.
At first, the crossover was offered with a 2.4-liter petrol “four” and a 3-liter V6. All our cars were sold with all-wheel drive. After restyling in 2010, the line of engines was replenished gasoline unit volume 2 l. This version came with front wheel drive only. In the same year, the assembly was established near Kaluga. Moreover, along with the Outlander XL, its French clones, the Citroen C-Crosser and Peugeot 4007, also rolled off the assembly line.
An important role in the popularity of the Outlander XL was played by a very worthy equipment. Russian dealers sold the car in several trim levels: Inform, Invite, Intense, Instyle and Inspire. The basic version of Inform with a 2.4 liter engine and a manual transmission included ABS, front airbags, climate control, dynamic stabilization system, CD radio, heated front seats, fog lights and alloy wheels. In the Invite version, instead of "mechanics", a V-belt variator and six airbags instead of two were installed. The Intense variant with a V6 engine and a 6-speed "automatic" was supplemented with an electric drive and heated mirrors, as well as a light sensor. For the Instyle version, a leather interior was offered. And the top performance Inspire came with a sunroof, xenon headlights and an advanced Rockford audio system with a CD changer.
From year to year, the levels of configurations and their content changed. For example, after restyling in 2010, the initial version of Inform turned out to be somewhat truncated: two airbags, ABS, radio, climate control and power accessories. Intense additionally installed side and window airbags, alloy wheels and a color display. Instyle meant a leather interior and a stabilization system. And the ultimate Ultimate version is adaptive bi-xenon headlights, a rearview camera, navigation and keyless entry.
Engine
For the entire production period, Outlander XL was equipped with 2.0 liter (147 hp) and 2.4 liter (170 hp) gasoline engines, as well as a 3-liter V6 (220 and 230 hp) . Turbodiesels with a volume of 2.0 and 2.2 liters produced 140 and 156 hp. respectively, and after restyling there were two versions of the 2.2-liter (156 and 177 hp). We only sell petrol versions.
The 2.0 and 2.4L engines are identical in design. In the drive of the gas distribution mechanism, they use the so-called backlash-free chain. Its service life is designed for the entire life of the motor, and so far there have been no cases of its replacement. The motors do not have hydraulic valve compensators - adjustment is made by selecting washers. This operation will be required only after 100 thousand km, but in fact - even later. Experts advise periodically monitoring the condition of the drive belt rollers auxiliary units(pump, power steering pump and generator). The fact is that by 60 thousand km, the rollers made of plastic wear out - their working surface from a cylindrical one eventually turns into a conical or barrel-shaped one. In the end, the belt slips and jumps off. Fortunately, in most cases this happens without serious consequences for the engine. Replacement will cost 15,000 rubles, of which 12,000 rubles. spare parts cost. Let's make a reservation right away that the parts bought in the store will be 25–40% cheaper than from dealers. Yes, and it is more expedient to perform work at specialized service stations.
The 3-litre V6 initially rattled the damper block inside the variable-length intake manifold. On this occasion, the company held a recall action. Therefore, ask the seller if the node has changed to an updated one. This makes sense, since the collector assembly costs some unimaginable money - something around 250,000 rubles.
All units are designed for 95th gasoline. But they work great on the 92nd - it is also recommended to be used by the "officials". Motor electronics - from the category of super-reliable. Cases of failure of oxygen sensors and mass air flow, idle move and others are singular.
Transmission
A manual transmission under the hood of a used Outlander XL is quite rare. But, as a rule, there are no complaints about it. Unless, after 150 thousand kilometers, you will have to change the lever backstage bushings for 2200 rubles. But with CVT variator manufactured by Aisin, there were problems at first - it twitched and worked noisily due to wear on the pressure cones. The worst thing is that no one was engaged in the repair of the unit then. The box was just replaced entirely under warranty. And at first they sinned on a radiator located separately from the main one, which quickly clogged with fluff and dirt. After changes were made to the design of the variator by mid-2008, there were no more serious complaints against it.
The automatic 6-speed hydromechanical box proved to be the best. And a long and happy life should be ensured by timely service with an oil change after 60 thousand km.
The Outlander XL's all-wheel drive transmission is also reliable. Under normal driving conditions, the torque is transmitted only to the front wheels, and the rear ones are connected automatically when the front wheels slip through an electronically controlled multi-plate friction clutch - at the signal of the computer, a powerful electromagnet compresses the clutch package operating in an oil bath. Moreover, the clutch can be forcibly blocked (4WD Lock mode) when you have to overcome difficult road terrain. But do not confuse the Outlander XL with an SUV - the clutch overheats very quickly in difficult driving conditions. In transmission weaknesses almost not. Is that the outboard bearing, which wears out after 100 thousand km. True, it changes with cardan shaft. At dealers, the part costs about 80,000 rubles. And a cardan with a bearing brought from the UAE will cost 32,000 rubles. Feel the difference.
Chassis and body
The suspension of the Mitsubishi Outlander XL is fully independent, with MacPherson struts in front and a rear multi-link design. The main complaints about the front struts, which can leak even after 10-15 thousand km. This defect occurs on every fourth crossover. Shock absorbers cost 4200 rubles. a piece. Wheel bearings are also short lived. The good news is that they change separately from the hubs and the dealer goes for 3000 rubles. (although you can buy cheaper). They are changed as they fail, individually, and not in pairs, as usual. But the racks (1100 rubles each) and bushings (540 rubles each) of the stabilizers are durable, which easily take care of the “hundred”.
Outlander XL is based on the tenth Lancer. Chassis crossover was surprisingly strong. BUT weak points it can only be called the front shock absorber struts(4200 rubles each), which sometimes flow for 10 thousand km, and wheel bearings (3000 rubles each), which permanently fail. Therefore, they are changed (work - 3000 rubles) not in pairs, as usual, but individually.
IN rear suspension, except for hub bearings (3000 rubles each), nothing breaks before 100–130 thousand km. Even shock absorbers servicemen call eternal. But the springs (5000 rubles each) are rather weak. Due to frequent driving with a full load, they sag. Brake discs (4800 rubles each) are not particularly durable - on 2- and 2.4-liter versions, they cannot withstand more than 50–70 thousand km, but on 3-liter versions change two or three times more often.
The body on the Mitsubishi Outlander XL does not lend itself to corrosion. Paintwork, like all "Japanese", weak. glass rear doors warp over time, as their jammed rubber seal lets you know. In this case, you have to change the U-shaped sealing gum and file the fasteners of one of the guides. Replacement at the dealer - from 8500 rubles. Windshields cracked for no apparent reason. Mechanics say: due to insufficient body rigidity. On cars after restyling in 2010, there were no such problems.
Close relatives
As part of the cooperation between Mitsubishi and PSA, two French twin brothers, the Peugeot 4007 and Citroen C-Crosser, were created on the basis of the Outlander XL. Since 2010, the assembly of all three crossovers has been established at the PSA-Mitsubishi plant near Kaluga. The "French" differed from their progenitor only external styling and emblems on the steering wheel, as well as the trim level. However, in technical terms, the difference between them is much greater. If the Mitsubishi Outlander XL is on Russian market offered exclusively with gasoline engines with a volume of 2.0, 2.4 and 3 liters, then in the range of French clones there were only two power units: a 2.4-liter gasoline and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel (156 hp). Moreover, the 2.4-liter was combined with a 5-speed “mechanics” and a CVT, and for a diesel engine a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed “robot” with dual clutch were provided.
restyling
After the modernization of 2010, the front end of the Outlander XL has changed. The design of the car began to echo the rest of the concern's models, having received a branded radiator grille in the form of a huge trapezoid. In the cabin, finishing materials have improved, and a small box, previously located above the center console, was simply removed. The most expensive version of Ultimate installed touchscreen, combined with a navigation system and a rear view camera. The technique has also changed. A 2-liter gasoline engine with a return of 147 hp appeared in the range of engines, and the Japanese increased the power of the V6 from 220 to 230 hp. Moreover, the 2-liter version is only front-wheel drive. The Invecs III CVT began to adapt to the driving mode and respond faster to the gas supply.
Mitsubishi Outlander 3 has been produced since 2013, and it was in Russia that it was the first to start its production. The design of the car has changed from aggressive to more calm and solid without frills, although the design of the Outlander 2 is more to my taste.
The engines that were installed, apart from the hybrid model, are 3.2 liters, 2.4 and 3 liters, and if 2 and 2.4 liters are in-line fours with a timing chain drive and ECI-Multi distributed injection, then the 3 liter Mitsubishi engine is a V6 with timing belt drive.
Inline fours are stitched for AI 92 gasoline, and a 3 liter engine is only for AI 95. A motor with a timing belt drive requires attention every 90 thousand runs, although replacing the belt is several times cheaper than its chain counterparts, but it’s not worth bending over a run of 90 thousand without replacing the belt, since a break threatens to replace the motor, and its cost is more than 400 thousand rubles. The chain serves about 300 thousand mileage, and its replacement costs more than 70 thousand. rubles, since the procedure is complicated, in which you need to disassemble almost the whole motor and costly. The motors are reliable, and there are no special problems with them, with timely maintenance, they will serve faithfully for many years. The saddest thing is that the manufacturer does not produce repair kits for these engines, that is, if you refuel bad gasoline and you need to repair the motor with a bore, you will have to buy the whole motor.
There are only 2 boxes on the Outlander, this is a variator that is installed on engines of 2 and 2.4 liters and a six-speed automatic installed on cars with a 3-liter engine. The mechanics on the Outlander 3 were installed on diesel engines in Europe, though you will not find such machines in Russia.
If you change the oil on the machine every 60 thousand mileage, then the box will last even longer than the engine serves, and it is extremely difficult to kill it. With a variator, things are worse, this unit serves up to 200 thousand mileage, and then if you're lucky with the driver. The oil changes, as well as on the machine, 1 time in 60 thousand runs, and only the one indicated in the manual. The car has an oil degradation counter in the variator, quick starts, slippage, long climbs - all this reduces the life of the oil in the variator. When changing the oil, the counter must be reset to zero. Metallic ringing during acceleration, if the car is on high revs stopped accelerating, all this indicates a slippage of the variator belt. Usually, if the transmission is overheated, the icon on the instrument panel lights up, you need to stop immediately and let the overheated unit cool down. On the restyled version since 2014, a separate cooling radiator was made for the variator and overheating of the transmission is already excluded, the cost of repairing the variator is more than 100 thousand rubles, and for the officials it can exceed 300 thousand rubles.
Suspension Outlander 3 reliable and durable, a simple MacPherson strut in front, and a lot of leverage in the back. The racks will last about 80 thousand mileage, and the rear ones no more than 60 thousand, since 2014 they have been installing modernized racks with rebound springs, of course they can be installed on cars before restyling, however, they are much more expensive. When slipping, a viscous coupling is connected, the unit is not serviced and is afraid of overheating, but in the gearbox the oil needs to be changed every 120 thousand mileage.
Mitsubishi Outlander is appreciated by many motorists for stable and comfortable driving. The car is recognized as one of the most practical. Of the security systems, it is worth highlighting the presence of anti-lock and traction control system. In 2012, Mitsubishi Outlander 3 was introduced. According to experts, the car has improved its working abilities, quickly gaining speed.
Vehicle characteristics
Mitsubishi Outlander 3
The engine and transmission system on a foreign car is distinguished by its high-precision functioning. Power plants can run on diesel or gasoline. For gasoline versions of cars, it is recommended to purchase AI-95.
On the Outlander model, a manual transmission, automatic transmission, variator can act as a transmission. What is the reliability of the Mitsubishi Outlander CVT?
Strengths and weaknesses of the variator
The main feature of this gearbox is its ease of operation. Thanks to her, the motorist can concentrate on the road as much as possible. This version of the gearbox is widely used on SUVs. The benefits also include:
- change of speed is carried out quickly;
- fast acceleration to hundreds;
- no shocks are felt from the checkpoint;
- fuel economy.
Scheme of a variator gearbox
Among the weak points of cars with a CVT box, it can be noted that not every car service takes on the repair of a variator at Mitsubishi. In addition, it is not always possible to purchase the components that are needed to return the box to working capacity. Also, it helps to reduce the working life of the variator:
- incorrect handling of the driver with the car (frequent off-road driving);
- use of low quality fuel;
- maintenance passes.
Thus, the CVT provides comfort to the driver while traveling. The installed variator on the Outlander XL model has a working life almost equal to the resource of the entire vehicle. How long does a Mitsubishi Outlander run with a CVT? The average service life of the variator on the Outlender is 200,000 km. This bar remains acceptable for many motorists.
Possible problems with the variator and their elimination
One of the malfunctions that can happen to the CVT on the Outlander 3 during long-term operation of a foreign car is the stretching of a metal belt. The consequence of this is slippage. This consumable must be replaced with a similar component part. In parallel with this, it may be necessary to install new terminals on which the strap is held. In this case, you can buy a new belt or a used one. When buying a used belt, there is a risk that it will be stretched, which will cause slippage to reappear. That is why the new parts needed for restoration mitsubishi variator Outlander should be purchased from a trusted manufacturer.
Variator overheating. Mitsubishi Outlander XL car owners face this problem due to the fact that the vehicle does not have a gearbox cooling system. As a rule, overheating appears when the car makes a long trip. Frequent overheating reduces the resource of the speed box. Overheating will alert the driver to a special message on the instrument panel. To solve the problem with cooling, a cooling radiator can be installed on a foreign car. This service can be ordered at the service center.
Knocks from the side of the variator. The main reason why knocks appear is the presence of worn bearings. This consumable must be replaced. By about 50,000 km, a bearing problem may occur.
Driving this foreign car does not involve towing other cars. The maximum carrying capacity of foreign trailers must not exceed ½ ton.
Also, the CVT assumes the presence of a control module. The control system controls the functioning of the planetary device available on the Mitsubishi Outlander.
To determine the nature of the box malfunction, it is advisable to make an appointment with a specialized service in order to undergo the appropriate testing of the vehicle. In this case, it seems relevant to implement computer diagnostics. Input sensors to be checked. Their failure may be due to the fact that there was damage to the wiring. In some cases, you may need to flash the Mitsubishi Outlander gearbox.
Replacing the transmission fluid on the variator
Every 15,000 km, you need to check the level of the filled fluid in the checkpoint. A dipstick is used to control the oil. To make a replacement transmission fluid, it is advisable to warm up the car, put it on a viewing hole. Opens access to the checkpoint, under drain plug a container is placed where the used oil will drain (about 6 liters are drained). Finally, the plug is screwed in and new transmission fluid is added through the top filler hole. The dipstick allows you to control the amount of added fuel.
DIA QUEEN CVTF-J2
Only the liquid recommended by the manufacturer is poured into the CVT box. For Jatco models, DIA QUEEN CVTF-J1 can be used. The period for replacing the transmission fluid is directly dependent on what driving style the motorist adheres to, on which roads the trips take place. The first replacement may be needed at 60,000 km of run, however, with measured operation, it is possible to add new fluid after 90,000 km of run. It should be noted that the fuel changes along with the filter elements.
The CVT gearbox ensures efficient movement of the car in reverse. For prevention purposes, before starting a trip behind the wheel of a crossover in winter, the car needs to be warmed up. In order for the gearbox to warm up well, the driver must, with the power unit press the brake pedal, activate the transmission mode "D" / "R" (forward / reverse). If you start driving with an unheated variator, this will be an indirect reason that the belt will begin to slip.
Some units and components of the vehicle are very practical and durable. Unfortunately, each "hero" has an antipode. It was precisely such an unenviable fate that went to the CVTs, because a lot is said about how unreliable and unsuitable they are. Is it true?
Break down but in demand
Some motorists blindly believe in the unreliability of the variator so much that they flatly refuse to buy the car they like. But what if it breaks down and you have to throw out several thousand rubles for repairs? Indeed, many dealers change CVTs, not repair them. And this, of course, if, of course, the unit is not under warranty, a completely different amount.
If dealers are neutral to CVT, then some auto repair shops risk "restoring" such a "beast" - and, one must think, not without success.
In any case, automakers from year to year replenish the list of manufactured cars with CVTs. This circumstance forces some to hastily look for something more suitable, while others to be content, albeit with caution, with the recent "enemy".
Jatco continuously variable transmission from the Land of the Rising Sun gained popularity among car manufacturers. Aisin products are installed on Renault, Peugeot, Citroen, Nissan, Jeep and. The most demanded variator is JF011E. Such a model switches gears on many of the listed car brands. The company, it must be said, was selected “not frail”: X-tray and Qashqai, Latitude and Megane, Lancer and Outlander, Citroen C-Crosser and, Dodge Caliber and - and more.
If in fact CVTs were as bad as some people think they are, it is unlikely that such well-known manufacturers would be "seduced" by them. What can you do here, everything that can break - breaks, and what it does not threaten - becomes clogged. So far, no one has canceled such a “golden rule”.
The three most pressing problems of CVT
No. 1. A common "disease" of the variator is damage to the bearings of the cones. Such a malfunction is accompanied by a hum and it can appear even with a small mileage.
Such a "sore is not cured."
According to statistics, such a surprise is most often presented by Qashqai. The second place is for the X-trail, and the Outlander has immunity for illness.
There are several reasons for noise in bearings. The most common is surface contamination: only 2 oil filters and a magnet. Defense, I must say, unreliable. Every 30-50 thousand km will allow to increase the service life of bearings. Change of oil.
No. 2. The scale of this problem is no less than the first. Twitches and jerks are not good signs. Most likely, the oil lubrication pressure reducing valve will soon come to an end.
Valve disease can be caused by the same wear products that cause it to stick in intermediate positions. For this reason, the pressure in the system begins to jump and the variator belt begins to slip.
No. 3. This is more of a warning than a problem. Since the variators are very sensitive to temperature differences, there is a temperature sensor in the unit for this.
When the oil temperature rises, a signal from the system will go to the electronic "brain", and they will immediately switch the variator to emergency mode.
However, on many CVT machines, in addition to the heat exchanger, the radiator located in the front is also responsible for the oil temperature.
But it is not well located, because the variator radiator grilles are clogged with dirt through the air ducts in the buffer.
The fact that the time has come to clean the radiator is not difficult, because the oil begins to “boil” even at high speed.
The era of CVT is coming soon
Considering the pace at which CVTs are conquering automobile concerns, then you can understand that their era is not far off. According to statistics, today CVTs break no more often than hydromechanical "automatic machines".
The bright future of CVTs is also indicated by the fact that they are interested in those concerns that did not want to hear about them before.
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