Transmission fluid for TJ?
10-16-2005, 12:58 PM
#41
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Though he's right that the 3550 uses a lighter oil. You could get reamed at
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> philthy wrote:
>> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
>> the
>> old stuff like the ax15
>> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>>>(if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>>>engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>>>assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>>
>>>The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>>>Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>>>found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>>>right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>>
>>>The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>>>AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>69strat wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>>>>to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>>>>
>>>>Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>>>>not done. What will work for that?
>>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> 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
>>
>> 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/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
10-16-2005, 12:58 PM
#42
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Though he's right that the 3550 uses a lighter oil. You could get reamed at
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> philthy wrote:
>> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
>> the
>> old stuff like the ax15
>> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>>>(if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>>>engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>>>assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>>
>>>The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>>>Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>>>found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>>>right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>>
>>>The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>>>AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>69strat wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>>>>to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>>>>
>>>>Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>>>>not done. What will work for that?
>>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> 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
>>
>> 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/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
10-16-2005, 12:58 PM
#43
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Though he's right that the 3550 uses a lighter oil. You could get reamed at
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> philthy wrote:
>> the tj jerry has a 3550 new venture trans and uses a lite weight oil not
>> the
>> old stuff like the ax15
>> it's recommended you use the stuff from mopar
>>
>> Jerry Bransford wrote:
>>
>>
>>>It's almost assured you will not find the right gear lube for the AX-5
>>>(if you have the 2.5L four-banger) or the AX-15 if you have the 4.0L
>>>engine. Avoid any gear lube that says GL-5, as those you find will
>>>assuredly be (99.999%) chance.
>>>
>>>The correct gear lube is either a GL-3 or GL-4 75W-90 gear lube.
>>>Redline MT-90 is one that works very well. Since MT-90 is not commonly
>>>found in the autoparts stores, you're actually better off getting the
>>>right Mopar stuff at the dealer... even though it will be more expensive.
>>>
>>>The GL-5 stuff I cautioned to avoid is harsh on the synchros inside the
>>>AX-5 and AX-15 transmissions used in the early TJs.
>>>
>>>Jerry
>>>
>>>69strat wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have a 5 speed, 98 and am taking it into a mechanic tomorrow. I need
>>>>to know what I can pick up at the Auto Zone.
>>>>
>>>>Also the manual says to drain/refill transfer case. Something I have
>>>>not done. What will work for that?
>>>>
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jerry Bransford
>>>PP-ASEL N6TAY
>>>See the Geezer Jeep at
>>>http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
the dealer or get Pennzoil Syncromesh Manual Transmission Fluid.
"Jerry Bransford" <jerrypb@***.net> wrote in message
news:yrf4f.10447$MN6.3771@fed1read04...
> Nope, the '98 the OP asked about has either an AX-5 or AX-15 transmission.
> It was in 2000 that the NV3550 was introduced.
>
> Jerry
>
> 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
>>
>> 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/
>>
>>
>
> --
> Jerry Bransford
> PP-ASEL N6TAY
> See the Geezer Jeep at
> http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
10-16-2005, 01:09 PM
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Real Jeeps don't have any 'stock' parts. <g>
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
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..
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
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> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
10-16-2005, 01:09 PM
#45
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Real Jeeps don't have any 'stock' parts. <g>
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:PNGdnUPNZph8G8_eRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:PNGdnUPNZph8G8_eRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
10-16-2005, 01:09 PM
#46
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
Real Jeeps don't have any 'stock' parts. <g>
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2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:PNGdnUPNZph8G8_eRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
--
Billy_Ray@SPAM.fuse.net (remove SPAM)
2002 Jeep WJ 4 Liter Automatic
Sharing is why we are all here....... or should be.
..
"Matt Macchiarolo" <matt@nospamplease.com> wrote in message
news:PNGdnUPNZph8G8_eRVn-sQ@comcast.com...
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:4351783B.84825883@***.net...
>> 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.
>
>
10-16-2005, 04:56 PM
#47
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
And it still works?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
10-16-2005, 04:56 PM
#48
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
And it still works?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
10-16-2005, 04:56 PM
#49
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
And it still works?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Matt Macchiarolo wrote:
>
> ?? What are you blathering about Bill? My transmission is still stock...
10-16-2005, 05:12 PM
#50
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Re: Transmission fluid for TJ?
You mean in their truckettes that don't use the NV4500?
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Coasty wrote:
>
> Now Now Bill the NV3550 is a good tranny it is the same one in my 98 RAM 4x4
> w/318 with 150k on it and it has never let me down. The only thing I do not
> like about it in my 04TJ is the marbles but other than that it is a good
> solid tranny. Also, reguardless of what the maintenance manual says, I
> change my tranny fluid every 30 k nothing is forever or the life of the
> tranny.
>
> --
> Coasty
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Coasty wrote:
>
> Now Now Bill the NV3550 is a good tranny it is the same one in my 98 RAM 4x4
> w/318 with 150k on it and it has never let me down. The only thing I do not
> like about it in my 04TJ is the marbles but other than that it is a good
> solid tranny. Also, reguardless of what the maintenance manual says, I
> change my tranny fluid every 30 k nothing is forever or the life of the
> tranny.
>
> --
> Coasty