Fluids, Refrigerants and Materials (Genuine Mitsubishi)
No: TSB-98-00-004DATE: September, 1998
MODEL: All
SUBJECT:
AUTHORIZED GENUINE MITSUBISHI
FLUIDS, REFRIGERANTS, AND MATERIALS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The MMSA Parts Department recently introduced a new chemical program to provide your dealership with a wide range of shop materials and car care products. Genuine Mitsubishi Fluids, Refrigerants, and other materials are formulated especially for Mitsubishi vehicles. These are the best products available to help Mitsubishi vehicles perform at their optimum performance level. These Genuine Mitsubishi products offer advantages over aftermarket or generic brands when used properly in Mitsubishi vehicles.
Genuine Mitsubishi Products offered (see PARTS INFORMATION section for part numbers):
^ Multi-purpose Cleaner/Degreaser ^ White Lithium Grease
^ Refrigerant (R12 & R134a) ^ Long-Life Coolant
^ Carburetor Cleaner ^ Brake Fluid
^ Brake Cleaner ^ Windshield Washer Fluid
^ Silicone Spray ^ Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF SP II M)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Factory Fill Long Life Coolant
Mitsubishi engineers have developed a superior, high-quality coolant with advantages over the competition. This product is standard factory-fill and is now available for service replacement. Most aftermarket coolants are designed for cast iron engines and in most cases contain an inexpensive silicate additive to inhibit aluminum corrosion. Use of silicates can cause water pump seal damage and radiator plugging. Therefore. silicate based antifreeze or coolant is not acceptable for use in Mitsubishi vehicles. In contrast, Genuine Mitsubishi Coolant is designed for modern aluminum alloy engines. It contains an organic corrosion inhibitor instead of silicates. This formula has the following advantages:
^ Eliminates possible gelling which can cause radiator plugging and then overheating.
^ No silicate abrasion of water pump mechanical seals which causes leakage.
^ Corrosion protection for aluminum heat rejecting components.
^ Superior long-term corrosion protection for other cooling system metals including steel, cast iron, copper, and solder.
Factory Fill Brake Fluid
Brakes are vital to automotive safety. Though often overlooked, brake fluid plays a significant role in braking performance. To make sure that the brakes on Mitsubishi vehicles perform as designed, Mitsubishi introduces Genuine Mitsubishi Brake Fluid - a superior product designed by Mitsubishi engineers for Mitsubishi brake and hydraulic clutch systems. This is the same OEM factory fill fluid currently used in all new Mitsubishi vehicles. Mitsubishi Brake fluid offers these advantages:
^ Higher wet boiling point (better than all other competitive brands tested).
^ Less water absorption
^ High Temperature stability
^ Does not form harmful sedimentation
Factory Fill Windshield Washer Fluid
This is the same, high-quality OEM factory fill fluid currently used in all new Mitsubishi vehicles. This fluid is specially formulated for Mitsubishi vehicles for extended vehicle life and is the best product available for Mitsubishi vehicles.
ATF SP II M (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
The 1999 Montero Sport automatic transmission must use new ATF SP II M rather than ATF SP II or Dextron-II to ensure shift quality. Mitsubishi now has available a new ATF SP-II M transmission fluid for use in these 1999 models. Mitsubishi ATF SP II M can also be used in, and is recommended for any Mitsubishi vehicle which calls for ATF SP II or Dextron-II.
^ Specially formulated for use in all Mitsubishi automatic transmissions.
^ Effective throughout the temperature range.
^ Guards against rust, corrosion, and wear.
^ Improved shift performance
^ Reduces varnish and sludge build-up.
PARTS INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
A new chemical reimbursement policy went in to affect on August 4, 1998. See warranty bulletin WB-99-003 for complete information.
When you use "NON-MMSA" chemicals, fluids, etc. (GENERIC PARTS) the MMSA Warranty System will now reimburse your dealership for an amount equal to the price of the corresponding Genuine Mitsubishi MMSA marketed item (+ a 40% markup). If there is no equivalent MMSA chemical or fluid, MMSA will reimburse for the actual and reasonable cost of the GENERIC item.
Soon, only Genuine Mitsubishi sourced chemicals, fluids, gases, and materials will be reimbursed on warranty covered repairs. The effective date of this new policy will be announced later in a Warranty Bulletin. After a phase-in period, dealer sourced generic shop materials, chemicals, etc. will not be reimbursed. The generic part names will no longer be accepted on warranty claims. The phase-in period will allow your dealership to deplete existing supplies of aftermarket products and begin using Genuine Mitsubishi, MMSA supplied materials, fluids, chemicals, and gases. To summarize, if MMSA sells an item, then MMSA will reimburse up to current dealer net price for similar generic parts.
For more details about the MMSA chemical program, contact your District Parts Manager.