where is the gearbox fuel tank on mitsubishi pajero?

Question

i keep getting an exclaimation light on and ive checked the oil and power steering tanks to made sure that all at max.... the only one that i cannot find is a rod near to the oil stick which is at a minimum, can anyone tell me if this is for gearbox fuel..... thanks

Answer 1

! = your car loves you so get an oil change (its a quart low )

gearboxes take oil not fuel - gas

Answer 2

The exclamation mark is for your parking brake.

The second dipstick next to your oil is for your automatic transmission. To check it you should

1 Have the engine running
2 Move the gear lever slowly down all the gears and then slowly return it to Park
3. Check fluid level (with engine still running)

There is no tank, it goes straight into the gearbox and the only way to fill it is to pour the automatic transmission fluid (ATF) down the dipstick tube, use a funnel to minimise spillage.

Every question you can think of asking about Pajeros is answered in the forums here www.pocuk.com

Answer 3

The gearbox does not take fuel.
It does contain oil - but as a lubricant (and a hydraulic fluid in automatics) not as a fuel.

An exclamation light is more likely to be brake-related.
Have you checked the brake fluid and the wear of the brake pads?

Answer 4

Pajero iO 1.8 litre. Around year 2000.
There would appear to be two smallish fuel tanks (both shielded) just in front of the rear axle. Any thoughts?
Also, how to tighten the power steering belt? Power steering cuts out briefly after going through deep water, which can be something of an issue.
Cheers
Jack

Answer 5

if its an automatic then its for the gearbox oil and to fill it you useually do it from under the vehicle

Answer 6

Probably best to find a manual for it, try eBay.

Answer 7

90 L (24.3 gal) (LWB) 60 L (15.9 gal) (SWB)