CVT Transmission "Slow down" Warning?
Apr 19, 2010, 06:38 AM
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the first and only time i brought the wifes lancer up to 124 i think? it was the top speed and i got the "slow down" warning. It was freezing out side and i got to an open CLOSED ROAD to try it out, so i know that thing wasnt too hot... just a speed warning i think, at least in my case
Jul 27, 2011, 11:02 AM
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I have the same problem…!! its been already like 6 times , driving on the HWY doing about 150kmh i got the SLOW DOWN light and my lancer 2008 just stops….. and i have to pull over for about 10 to 15 min, until i guess , cool off … any suggestions? is this going to be a big problem? or if i just change the oil the car will be fine? thanks!
Aug 11, 2011, 01:15 PM
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I have the same problem…!! its been already like 6 times , driving on the HWY doing about 150kmh i got the SLOW DOWN light and my lancer 2008 just stops….. and i have to pull over for about 10 to 15 min, until i guess , cool off … any suggestions? is this going to be a big problem? or if i just change the oil the car will be fine? thanks!
Aug 11, 2011, 01:23 PM
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I would put a larger cooler on it. A fan wouldn't hurt either.
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...ooler-Kit.html
Aug 12, 2011, 06:35 PM
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My car designed for driving in the desert, and i have Genuine factory cooler larger than that one you offer, located at the front with engine radiator designed by Mitsubishi for Middle East, North Africa "high temperatures" Places, bty did you know the Hottest place in the world is Libya#1.
NB: the problem is still existing
NB: the problem is still existing
Aug 13, 2011, 02:23 PM
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My car designed for driving in the desert, and i have Genuine factory cooler larger than that one you offer, located at the front with engine radiator designed by Mitsubishi for Middle East, North Africa "high temperatures" Places, bty did you know the Hottest place in the world is Libya#1.
NB: the problem is still existing
NB: the problem is still existing
http://www.eneos.us/product/7
http://www.redlineoil.com/product.aspx?pid=128&pcid=9
Start there and see if you can extend your range. Of my friends in middle eastern region, some have had their CVT fluid contaminated. When you change your fluid, keep some in a clean sterile container and send it to a oil testing facility for testing.
Aug 15, 2011, 08:34 PM
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First.......Fastest Ive ever gone in a car Ive driven is 160. (Fastest in a passenger 260....) But seriously that's like OMG speed. ahem. I think I'll go for that transmission fluid as well. I want to have the peace of mind.
Aug 16, 2011, 07:25 PM
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Car covered in sand + "slow down" warning = you, sir, are doing it right. 
I would still recommend trying to find an aftermarket transmission cooler that's bigger than the stock one. The OEM one may be designed for your hotter market, but it's probably not designed for higher speeds.
I would still recommend trying to find an aftermarket transmission cooler that's bigger than the stock one. The OEM one may be designed for your hotter market, but it's probably not designed for higher speeds.
Sep 30, 2011, 01:27 PM
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I don't think the long commute is the problem as I've had this car for 3 years and this problem began a year ago and I had another Lancer (and other cars) before without having this issue.
Dealership mechanics told me that I have to replace the transmission but I don't think that's the answer (at least not the one I want to hear). Could changing the oil to the oil type you guys recommend be any good? I see you are recommending it to people who drive way faster than I do.
Apr 13, 2013, 04:40 PM
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what if its not the weather thats causing the high temperature rise? is it just because the transmission cooler is breaking? it happens whenever i go into 6th going 75 mph. someone please help
Nov 15, 2013, 06:04 PM
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I just got to know that you need to decrease your cvt fluid to 5.5 liters instead of 6 liters. According to Mitsubishi Malaysia, when the fluid boil, it will overflow and produce humming noise. They claim that they have fixed this problem for a few customers. I'm doing mine now.
Nov 25, 2013, 05:55 AM
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I just got to know that you need to decrease your cvt fluid to 5.5 liters instead of 6 liters. According to Mitsubishi Malaysia, when the fluid boil, it will overflow and produce humming noise. They claim that they have fixed this problem for a few customers. I'm doing mine now.
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Don't really know how to reply just got a smart phone I work at a shop and am learning still for sure. My personal opinion. Change the fluids regularly 50 know miles. The lancer on this thread with the slow warning indicator is occurring to a vehicle the 08 lancer there's a tsnap on it