Q on Pajero Generation

**ar24458** · January 14th, 2007 06:27 PM

bro otep and friends,

wat will be the advantages and disadvantages for using 4x4 pajero na matic? aside from nde to pde jump-start in cases of minor start-up problems........

thanks

**OTEP** · January 15th, 2007 12:41 AM

The a/t is inherently more water resistant since water cannot just enter through the clutch and through the top of the tranny (where the stickshift usually goes into). The shifter in the cabin of an a/t Pajero is not physically connected to the tranny underneath. It is just a controller. The a/t dipstick opening is also fairly high. Headlamp level, AFAIK.

It's also easier to tow with the a/t. At least based on my experience. No need to slip the clutch like crazy (this sometimes happen when I'm using the m/t to tow).

A/T is very convenient.

Disadavantages would probably include being more screwed if water should enter the transmission and less engine braking compared to the m/t variant.

**ar24458** · January 16th, 2007 10:24 PM

ayt...thanks...anything else??? wat bout jump-start in case of troubles with battery or starter, etc....

also gas consumption since i cannot control anymore gear shifting? engine break also?

**OTEP** · January 16th, 2007 11:59 PM

You cannot jumpstart an automatic. Strictly speaking, you also should not jump start a manual transmission (nasa owner's manual iyan). Just bring a good set of jumper cables.

Not sure about consumption. You can engine brake by shifting into a lower gear. But a manual will still provide more compression braking.

**ar24458** · January 17th, 2007 11:04 AM

ayt...just for emergncy purposes......if ever, this will be my first time to use A/t transmission...so all in all, do you stil recommend matic units with less problems or maintenance issues?

thanks

**OTEP** · January 17th, 2007 11:14 PM

Personally, I prefer a matic. Nagkataon lang na walang a/t ang '96 Pajero. Some of our matics here are 1981 vintage and have yet to give any problems. However, a/t repairs can be costly should you end up purchasing a unit with a bum tranny.

**Si 06** · January 18th, 2007 10:33 AM

Don't buy converted units usually bumabagsak front suspension or nag lalock ang steering

Expedition lakas sa gas Suburban ka na lang. My 2.5 gen V6 5 km/l

**ar24458** · January 18th, 2007 12:21 PM

ayt...thanks bros....big big help...pro mukang mas mhal ang price ng matic units compared to manual of the same model ryt?

**OTEP** · January 18th, 2007 03:06 PM

The matics will command a higher price because they are '99-up units. Manuals are '99-down only. And finding a local unit with 4m40 engine mated a manual is like finding a needle in a haystack as these came out for only one model year. Most manuals run behind a 4d56 motor.

**OTEP** · January 18th, 2007 05:41 PM

The matics will command a higher price because they are '99-up units. Manuals are '99-down only. And finding a local unit with 4m40 engine mated a manual is like finding a needle in a haystack as these came out for only one model year. Most manuals run behind a 4d56 motor.