Gearbox Mitsubishi F4A33

The Mitsubishi F4A33 4-speed automatic transmission was produced only from 1990 to 1999 and was installed on front-wheel drive versions of such models as Eclipse, Galant and Diamante. There was a modification of this automatic transmission for all-wheel drive cars under its designation W4A33.

This series includes: F4A21, F4A22, F4A23, F4A33, F4A41, F4A42, F4A51, W4A32, F5A51.

Specifications

Production years 1990 – 1999
Type automatic transmission
Number of gears 4
Type of drive front
Engine volume, l up to 3.0
Torque output, Nm up to 300
Recommended oil Mitsubishi ATF SP III
Oil capacity, liter 6.7
Replacing the oil every 80,000 km
Replacing the filter every 160,000 km
Gearbox lifespan, km ~250 000

Gear ratios Mitsubishi F4A33

Using the example of a Mitsubishi Eclipse 1997 with a 2.0 liter turbo engine:

Main 4.376
1st 2.551
2nd 1.488
3rd 1.000
4th 0.685
Reverse 2.176

The transmission was installed on:

  • Mitsubishi Diamante 1 (F1) in 1990 – 1996;
  • Mitsubishi Eclipse 1 (D2) in 1990 – 1994; Eclipse 2 (D3) in 1994 – 1999;
  • Mitsubishi Galant 7 (E5) in 1992 – 1998;
  • Hyundai Sonata 2 (Y2) in 1990 – 1993; Sonata 3 (Y3) in 1993 – 1998.

Disadvantages of the Mitsubishi F4A33 gearbox

  • This is a reliable gearbox, but it is installed with powerful motors and the load on it is heavy.
  • All problems are associated with vibrations due to wear of the torque converter clutches.
  • Vibrations cause bushings to break, resulting in a drop in oil pressure in the system.
  • Due to low lubricant pressure in the transmission, the clutches in the packages begin to burn out.
  • Dirt from the clutches clogs the valve body solenoids and the gearbox stops switching.
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