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 |
| Partial replacement, liter | 4.5 |
| Maintenance | every 80 000 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 |
Using
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.
