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Mitsubishi Triton Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the Mitsubishi Triton here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

• Why aren't my 2023 Mitsubishi Triton's windscreen washers working?

  Let’s go back to basics here: Is there water in the reservoir? It might sound like a silly question, but many owners don’t think about routine maintenance like this, mainly because modern cars are so reliable in the first place.

  If there is water in the reservoir, can you hear the washer pump motor when you hit the lever for the washers? If you can, then there could be a blockage in the line somewhere (it wouldn’t be the first time an insect or dust has blocked one of these tiny tubes). If you can’t hear the motor, the problem is most likely an electrical one and could be anything from a fried pump motor to a simple blown fuse.

  Don’t be confused by the wipers working and the washers not; they’re two very separate systems.

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• 2006 Mitsubishi Triton is not moving when in gear

  If the engine is running well, but the car won’t move in gear when you take your foot off the clutch, it’s very likely that your clutch has failed. The clutch is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the gearbox and, if it wears out, it can no longer do so and the vehicle will just sit there and not move even when you take your foot off the clutch pedal and the car is in gear.

  You noted that the car had previously seemed to lose power, but this was more likely to be the start of the clutch failing and not transferring all the power it should have been. Eventually, though, the failure became total and no power is getting through to the gearbox (and, therefore, the wheels).

  A new clutch is the likely fix but make sure to check the flywheel for damage and wear while the car is apart.

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• Why is my 2008 Mitsubishi Triton overheating?

  There wasn’t a recall for this problem on this model, but there was a service bulletin (like a recall but for a non-safety related issue). The problem was the same as yours; examples of this diesel engine were overheating. The cause was deemed to be a loss of coolant and was related to poor cylinder-head gasket sealing. In turn, that was deemed to be the result of a too-rough metal surface on the cylinder block where it joined the cylinder head and sandwiched the gasket.

  Mitsubishi introduced measures such as a different coolant concentration, a different radiator cap and an ECU that gave more warning to the driver. But none of these things actually fixed the issue with the head gasket and the metal surfaces. In fact, it wasn’t until 2014 production that Mitsubishi changed the machining process on the production line to give a smoother head-gasket sealing surface which solved the problem for good.

  It seems that some engines had problems while other simply did not. Hard use such as towing heavy loads or driving at sustained high speeds made the problem more likely to surface.

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• Knocking sound coming from my 2014 Mitsubishi Triton manual

  From memory, this model Triton featured a dual-mass flywheel. These were fitted to smooth out the engine and make gear changes quieter and smoother. But when they fail, they can produce the sort of symptoms you’re hearing.

  Instead of a one piece, solid flywheel, the dual-mass unit is made in two parts with flexible couplings between them. These couplings absorb some of the shock of gear-shifts and engine vibrations, but when they’re worn out, the whole assembly becomes `loose’ and starts producing clunks and bangs. Replacing the flywheel is the only fix, but make sure you replace the clutch assembly at the same time. Some companies also offer a single-piece flywheel conversion for this vehicle to prevent the problem occurring again.

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