Since there is no way to know how much fluid ran out, there is no way to
know how much you need to replace. I could guess and say "buy three
liters", but that would be just a guess. It's an educated guess. ;^)

The transfer case is a mechanical gear box, located immediately to the rear
of the transmission, that controls four wheel drive. Fluid could have run
out of it too. You have to crawl under the vehicle to check it. Depending
on how far you had this vehicle rolled over, the axles could have lost fluid
too. You should check the engine oil too. "All" fluid levels should be
checked, before the vehicle is driven any distance.

Earle

<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

Since there is no way to know how much fluid ran out, there is no way to
know how much you need to replace. I could guess and say "buy three
liters", but that would be just a guess. It's an educated guess. ;^)

The transfer case is a mechanical gear box, located immediately to the rear
of the transmission, that controls four wheel drive. Fluid could have run
out of it too. You have to crawl under the vehicle to check it. Depending
on how far you had this vehicle rolled over, the axles could have lost fluid
too. You should check the engine oil too. "All" fluid levels should be
checked, before the vehicle is driven any distance.

Earle

<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

Since there is no way to know how much fluid ran out, there is no way to
know how much you need to replace. I could guess and say "buy three
liters", but that would be just a guess. It's an educated guess. ;^)

The transfer case is a mechanical gear box, located immediately to the rear
of the transmission, that controls four wheel drive. Fluid could have run
out of it too. You have to crawl under the vehicle to check it. Depending
on how far you had this vehicle rolled over, the axles could have lost fluid
too. You should check the engine oil too. "All" fluid levels should be
checked, before the vehicle is driven any distance.

Earle

<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

Most gas stations and other 24 hour stores stock transmission fluid. Do NOT
drive the Jeep while it is low on transmission fluid. Buy a few liters
(3-5), and slowly add fluid untill the level is full. Drive the Jeep for a
bit (maybe 1/2-1mile) and check it again.

HTH

Carl


<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

Most gas stations and other 24 hour stores stock transmission fluid. Do NOT
drive the Jeep while it is low on transmission fluid. Buy a few liters
(3-5), and slowly add fluid untill the level is full. Drive the Jeep for a
bit (maybe 1/2-1mile) and check it again.

HTH

Carl


<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

Most gas stations and other 24 hour stores stock transmission fluid. Do NOT
drive the Jeep while it is low on transmission fluid. Buy a few liters
(3-5), and slowly add fluid untill the level is full. Drive the Jeep for a
bit (maybe 1/2-1mile) and check it again.

HTH

Carl


<tim.stapleton@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1135961662.218975.222740@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hello again,
>
> The car was still at an angle in the ditch, and the transmission fluid
> level seemed completely empty. When we towed it back onto level ground,
> and put a couple of litres in it - Hooray! The car moved. Thanks! But I
> can't get any more fluid as everything is closed, and the dipstick
> still doesn't show any level, so it must be fairly empty. How much
> fluid should I need to put in, it has the 4 litre petrol engine, and
> given that it drives, though sometimes doesn't engage the gears as well
> as before, what are the risks of driving it not full of transmission
> fluid?
> Thanks again!
> BTW -What is the transfer case?
>
> Tim
>

 

put in the spilled trans fluid

tim.stapleton@gmail.com wrote:

> Please help!
>
> Just rolled over my brother's 2003 Grand Cherokee in the snow. Half
> over that is. Managed to get it back on its feet, but the wheels no
> longer turn, in any gear (it's an automatic of course)
>
> He needs to get back to work in 2 days...
>
> I wondered if it could be a rollover sensor, and if there was a way of
> resetting it.
>
> Not much other damage, apart from a wing mirror, and no airbags went
> off.
>
> Please make my year and tell me there's an easy solution to the
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim

 

put in the spilled trans fluid

tim.stapleton@gmail.com wrote:

> Please help!
>
> Just rolled over my brother's 2003 Grand Cherokee in the snow. Half
> over that is. Managed to get it back on its feet, but the wheels no
> longer turn, in any gear (it's an automatic of course)
>
> He needs to get back to work in 2 days...
>
> I wondered if it could be a rollover sensor, and if there was a way of
> resetting it.
>
> Not much other damage, apart from a wing mirror, and no airbags went
> off.
>
> Please make my year and tell me there's an easy solution to the
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim

 

put in the spilled trans fluid

tim.stapleton@gmail.com wrote:

> Please help!
>
> Just rolled over my brother's 2003 Grand Cherokee in the snow. Half
> over that is. Managed to get it back on its feet, but the wheels no
> longer turn, in any gear (it's an automatic of course)
>
> He needs to get back to work in 2 days...
>
> I wondered if it could be a rollover sensor, and if there was a way of
> resetting it.
>
> Not much other damage, apart from a wing mirror, and no airbags went
> off.
>
> Please make my year and tell me there's an easy solution to the
> problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim