ATF for AW-4 Q!?
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Guess I will not be dropping the pan again. Yea!
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Save yourself the headache. Yea!
And BTW, quit cluttering up this thread with facts and hands-on experience. LOL.
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From: Australia
Year: 1996 (Built'95)
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Petrol
Okay, took me all day today to wrestle around, but I finally managed to change the screen and the gasket on the AW4 pan. Question I have is for checking the level, I nearly put 3.9L in and its running okay (quick drive) but what is the correct procedure to check the HOT AT fluid Level. Following procedure was used and I would appreciate if you can point out the error.
1. Run the cold engine at idle for 5 minutes and during that time, I shifted from P to 1/2 and back till all gear engaged with parking brake and foot brake on.
2. Engine still idle and engine temp has reached 100C, if I check AT fluid level with engine running it is not on the FULL mark on the Hot side of the dipstick.
3. If I turn the engine off and wait for 60 seconds and then check the dip stick, the HOT side of the dip stick is showing FULL.
So, do I have the correct amount according to the dipstick or not?
Note - For those confused between a Filter or Screen, after actually doing this DIY, I say it is a Screen to block larger particle entering into the AT and does not perform any sort of dirt filteration on the oil. Also, I thought the screen would have been on the pan, but it is actually bolted to the valve body/AT with 4x10mm bolts with two rubber sealing in the middle for support.
1. Run the cold engine at idle for 5 minutes and during that time, I shifted from P to 1/2 and back till all gear engaged with parking brake and foot brake on.
2. Engine still idle and engine temp has reached 100C, if I check AT fluid level with engine running it is not on the FULL mark on the Hot side of the dipstick.
3. If I turn the engine off and wait for 60 seconds and then check the dip stick, the HOT side of the dip stick is showing FULL.
So, do I have the correct amount according to the dipstick or not?
Note - For those confused between a Filter or Screen, after actually doing this DIY, I say it is a Screen to block larger particle entering into the AT and does not perform any sort of dirt filteration on the oil. Also, I thought the screen would have been on the pan, but it is actually bolted to the valve body/AT with 4x10mm bolts with two rubber sealing in the middle for support.
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From: Australia
Year: 1996 (Built'95)
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Petrol
Thanks for the direction, in short I should be checking the ATF fluid level after 15KM ride at idle with engine running. I was little low but at the same time I am leaking a little oil so before I top up, I better check where it is leaking from.........
Must say, your direction was very accurate. Thanks!
Must say, your direction was very accurate. Thanks!
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