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Jan 23, 2020 | 09:41 AM

#16

Kamh13

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From: Southeast Ohio

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by ButtStripe

I'm just gonna throw this out there because I had similar issues and someone on here gave me the solution which was so ridiculously simple. I changed my trans comp, installed new solenoids, did diagnostics out my butthole, and probably a bunch of other stuff that I can't recall right now. I was ready to get the trans rebuilt, but you know what fixed it? Putting in an extra quart of trans fluid, a suggestion by a fellow member. This may or may not be your solution but just wanted to make sure it was in the mix.

So are you suggesting to add a quart even if I have proper fluid levels, or just to check and make sure my fluid has the correct level?

Jan 23, 2020 | 01:01 PM

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ButtStripe

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From: Southern California

Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

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Originally Posted by Kamh13

So are you suggesting to add a quart even if I have proper fluid levels, or just to check and make sure my fluid has the correct level?

Add a 1/2-1 Quart on top of what you've already got there. I had just done my solenoids so I knew my fluid level was on point that's why I never considered it. Apparently the theory is on higher mileage transmissions the bands become loose and adding more trans fluid can help. You can read my thread here: https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f2/aw4...h-temp-249905/

Last edited by ButtStripe; Jan 23, 2020 at 05:08 PM. Reason: clarification

Jan 23, 2020 | 05:50 PM

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awg

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Year: 96

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by Kamh13

So are you suggesting to add a quart even if I have proper fluid levels, or just to check and make sure my fluid has the correct level?

I have done this on a couple of Trans, including AW4, especially after work has been done on them they will have symptoms, maybe fluid is aerated

anyway I keep level slightly over the max..if it fixes things, great, if not really easy to let out via drain plug

try 1/2 Q 1st