Mitsubishi Outlander (Sport), CU0W (EU)

Transfer case fluid capacity & service interval

Mitsubishi Outlander (Sport), CU0W (EU) transfer case fluid capacity is 0,55 liter. Service intervals include checking every 15000 km or 12 months and changing every 45000 km or 12 months. The data covers 3 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Outlander (Sport) 2.0 16V, 4WD (2003-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,55 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 12 months
Outlander (Sport) 2.0 Turbo, 4WD (2003-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,55 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 12 months
Outlander (Sport) 2.4 16V (2003-2009)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,55 liter
  • Check 15000 km/ 12 months
  • Change 45000 km/ 12 months

Additional Notes

  • The Mitsubishi Outlander (Sport) CU0W transfer case fluid capacity is 0.55 liter across all three engine variants covered in the 2003-2009 range, namely the 2.0 16V 4WD, the 2.0 Turbo 4WD, and the 2.4 16V. A capacity at this level is characteristic of a compact transfer case unit, where the fluid volume is relatively small compared to a full-size transfer case.
  • The 0.55 liter figure applies as a service fill capacity for the transferbox, meaning the amount used during a routine fluid change rather than a complete overhaul or dry fill from an empty assembly.
  • Under normal use conditions, the transfer case fluid check interval is set at 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first. The time-based component of 12 months means the check is due annually regardless of whether the distance threshold has been reached.
  • The fluid change interval under normal use conditions is 45,000 km or 12 months. The 12-month time limit on the change interval mirrors the check interval, making annual service the effective ceiling for fluid life regardless of mileage accumulated.
  • The 45,000 km change interval is three times the 15,000 km check interval, indicating that the fluid is inspected at every 15,000 km increment but replaced only at the third such interval, assuming normal operating conditions apply throughout.
  • All three engine configurations, the 2.0 16V 4WD, the 2.0 Turbo 4WD, and the 2.4 16V, share identical transfer case fluid specifications across capacity, check interval, and change interval for the 2003-2009 model years.

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