Mitsubishi CVT, How is it? Thumb's up or thumb's suck?

**basti08** · April 21st, 2013 09:05 PM

It's been 10 years since Mitsubishi introduced its 1st CVT, at least for the Philippines, with its Lancer (Cedia body) GLS and MX CVT.
How was your Mitsubishi CVT experience? Is it a reliable transmission? We all know Honda have had problems with GD body City/Jazz with its CVTs, explains the big comeback to conventional automatics with the current generation City and Jazz.
I'm kind of curious how was it to operate/maintain a Mitsubishi CVT. Any good or bad experience you wanna share?
Sensible comments are most welcome.

**Noel Salisipan** · April 21st, 2013 10:01 PM

ASX's CVT for two years of using still in a very good condition & no sign of any problem!

**basti08** · April 21st, 2013 10:14 PM

Nice. Thanks for the response *Noel.

I am wondering how is it in a longer haul. Some say Honda's CVT are disposable, I wonder how are older CVTs faring now. I wonder if we have Cedia body CVT owners here. And how well are their trannys stacking up now.

**Noel Salisipan** · April 22nd, 2013 01:08 AM

My opinion bro, possibleng disposable din ang CVT ng mitsu. It is to protect their design & to keep their market moving. Kaya pag nasira, ang recommendation is replacement of the whole tranny.

Ang questions na maganda ring pagusapan is, which brand does have a longer design life span under standard use? Also, which brand does have the cheepest price of tranny replacement (including labor)?

**babynos01** · April 22nd, 2013 04:04 AM

Diba both honda and mitsu ise belt driven cvt, not chain driven?

I think the problem with honda before was the improper use of fluid. ATF ata ginamit nila instead of CVTF.

**basti08** · April 22nd, 2013 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by babynos01

Diba both honda and mitsu ise belt driven cvt, not chain driven?

I think the problem with honda before was the improper use of fluid. ATF ata ginamit nila instead of CVTF.

Yes, I heard Honda uses belt (rubber) driven CVTs. And rubber belts, as well all know, snaps during the end of its lifespan.
I know for a fact that Nissan and Mazda's CVTs uses chains and even lately, metal belts in its operations. Pero I have heard na JATCO which supplies Nissan, now also supplies Mitsu's CVTs. Curious talaga ako, if meron dito naka Cedia na CVT and how well are their trannys now.

**JohnM** · April 22nd, 2013 11:45 AM

My boss has a Cedia CVT. I get to ride in it sometimes during my coding days. No juddering, hesitation, unusual noises, etc

**basti08** · April 22nd, 2013 04:59 PM

Di naman daw ba mahirap maintain JohnM? hehehe

**JohnM** · April 22nd, 2013 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by basti08

Di naman daw ba mahirap maintain JohnM? hehehe

Sunod lang sa PMS pagpalit ng CVTF. Otherwise no maintenance

Di naman dapat takaw-maintenance ang CVT since less ang moving parts compared to a normal AT. Ang issue sa Honda ay unang-una ATF ang nilagay sa mga tranny not CVTF kaya nagkandaloko-loko. Tapos nung medyo luma na pagpalit ng fluids off-the-shelf ATF naman ginamit ng mga talyer (or worse casa) instead of the (of course mas mahal) Honda OEM CVTF. Most likely di compatible ang rubber nila sa non-OEM fluid kaya BOOM!

Kaya for me I'd stick with OEM fluids for the tranny. Oil and coolant pwede na off-the-shelf.

**basti08** · April 22nd, 2013 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by JohnM

Sunod lang sa PMS pagpalit ng CVTF. Otherwise no maintenance

Di naman dapat takaw-maintenance ang CVT since less ang moving parts compared to a normal AT. Ang issue sa Honda ay unang-una ATF ang nilagay sa mga tranny not CVTF kaya nagkandaloko-loko. Tapos nung medyo luma na pagpalit ng fluids off-the-shelf ATF naman ginamit ng mga talyer (or worse casa) instead of the (of course mas mahal) Honda OEM CVTF. Most likely di compatible ang rubber nila sa non-OEM fluid kaya BOOM!

Kaya for me I'd stick with OEM fluids for the tranny. Oil and coolant pwede na off-the-shelf.

Wala naman nga din ako nakita na horror stories eh... Sana nga durable Mitsu matic.