Forum: AWD Magna / Verada

Just wondering if anyone has fitted strut braces to their AWD and if there was much benefit?

I notice theres a bit of backlash when putting the transmission from park into gear, especially when it's cold and the rpm is slightly high, but at any rpm really. Is this typical and can anything be done about it? I assume it's the rear diff?

What are the differences between the KL and TL transmissions? Anything?

Would someone tell me the correct name of the Mitsubishi DiaQueen oil product for the rear diff and transfer case. Is the same product used in both? And what is the recommendation about friction modifier for the rear diff, is it necessary and if so what brand/name? Thanks!

I've found the KL rides a lot softer with more lean than my KH does, but i think the only major difference is the rim size.. er apart from the AWD driveline... I'd describe it as soft suspension with body roll and lean, feels boaty. Its very comfortable, which i guess was the objective. What...

I was chasing a squeak in the rear suspension and rocked the rear wheels. (So gripping the tyre with both hands and rocking the wheel back and forward). I noticed a very slight movement, must be less than a mm, in them. There was also a squeak, but i couldnt isolate it, will need to check...

I get this nasty shunt when using tippy from first to second at crawl speed. Is it typical? It happens in full auto too, but not so bad. It seems to shift when the RPM is higher than I do. Time for the relearn procedure?

Ah, I topped up the oil level yesterday after a service had been done because it seemed too low on the dipstick and now its showing about half a cm too high at cold. Is this going to cause any lubrication issue or is it ok to drive the car when slightly over the max like this? (Going on a...

Sheesh, my battery died in the KL and finding a new one is a PITA. I decided on a Century Ultra Performance model, code 75D23R MF. I trust Century and this is the one that the Century website recommends. Its got the terminals correctly oriented, has 620 CCA and it should fit. I use my Alpine...

Gee, i noticed the engine bay is pretty dirty today. Seems to be a fine dark dust over the back firewall and over the top of the engine components. Last time i looked it was spotless, but that would have been last year. I cant see any leaks visible from the rocker covers but the seals were...

KL had 25,000 k's on it in January 2012 and today i noticed its at 65,000. 40,000 k's in 2 years an 4 months. Thats about 17,000 k's a year average. Which means it'll hit the big 100k mark in about 2 years time, or 150k in 5 years. It wont match my KH's mileage until 9 years from now. The...

Thought i'd start a poll just for the AWD drivers. Post your fuel economy like in L/100 km? Now economy also depends on driving style and conditions, so would you post your typical result, i.e. Whats it typically showing when you look at the trip computer?

I was surprised to discover that the front rotors get way hotter than the rear. Pulled into a car wash, got out, got change and sprayed water over the front fender and the rotors literally sizzled like a BBQ. The rears instantly evaporated the water too, but didn't sizzle. I thought with EBD...

I notice a few members recommending or installing additional transmission coolers. I'm just struggling to understand if thats necessary on the AWD 5 speeds? I can see the logic if towing or racing, but not for normal street driving? (By street driving I mean no towing, and just regular...

Can anyone tell me if there are any differences in the seats, front and back, between the 2003/2004 KL/KW models? Did they change the shape/size/bolstering etc?

Hi I assume the stock rims on my AWD KL are alloy and therefore much lighter than steel would be. Can someone who knows please confirm?

Questions for the AWD members who've had 380 cams fitted. I'm considering this as an easy way to improve performance. Already did the HM headers and a better exhaust. Not looking for "hot" cams or a special ECU tune, just a simple 380 cam install. I'm just not sure whether the benefit will be...

Exciting news; I've decided to upgrade the KL with a 380 motor. Well, exciting for me anyway, lol. The new 380 motor has only 41k's on it, but thats not the reason for the swap. If you've read my past posts you will know that I've found the 6G74, 3.5 engine struggles a bit with shifting the...

I've just noticed I have what looks to be a leak from the transfer cases drain plug, (see pic). Its a viscous oil, mostly clear with a slight yellow tinge. Its not ATF or engine oil. In the pic theres a drop hanging from the plug. I've no idea how long its been leaking, but the car was sitting...

Can anyone tell me if theres a spare power connector under the dash anywhere? I want to hook up a dash cam and dont want to run a lead all the way to the cig socket. It would need to be always on, not switched via accessory or ignition. What about the sun roof, where does that usually get...