Transmission fluid for TJ?
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
old stuff like the ax15
it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>
> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>
> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>
> Jerry
>
> 69strat wrote:
> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
> >
> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
> > not done. What will work for that?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
old stuff like the ax15
it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>
> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>
> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>
> Jerry
>
> 69strat wrote:
> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
> >
> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
> > not done. What will work for that?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
old stuff like the ax15
it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>
> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>
> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>
> Jerry
>
> 69strat wrote:
> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
> >
> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
> > not done. What will work for that?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
old stuff like the ax15
it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
Jerry Bransford wrote:
> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>
> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>
> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>
> Jerry
>
> 69strat wrote:
> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
> >
> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
> > not done. What will work for that?
> >
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
The '98 TJ still uses the AXs:
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
The '98 TJ still uses the AXs:
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
The '98 TJ still uses the AXs:
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
http://www.tommyjeep.com/apps/ratio/...#Transmissions
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
philthy wrote:
>
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
AX-15.
"philthy" <dbrider@cac.net> wrote in message
news:43514226.CE1D54E9@cac.net...
> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
> the
> old stuff like the ax15
> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>
> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>
>> It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>> (if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>> engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>> assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>
>> The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>> Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>> found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>> right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>
>> The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>> AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>> 69strat wrote:
>> > I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>> > to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>> >
>> > Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>> > not done. What will work for that?
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Jerry Bransford
>> PP-ASEL N6TAY
>> See the Geezer Jeep at
>> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Is that the reason you traded your NV3550, didn't want to get stuck
and the stop lights again?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
> AX-15.
and the stop lights again?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
> AX-15.
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Is that the reason you traded your NV3550, didn't want to get stuck
and the stop lights again?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
> AX-15.
and the stop lights again?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> 3550 started in model year 2000, if the OP has a stock tranny he has an
> AX-15.