Which oil should I choose?

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Sep 5, 2011 | 07:56 PM

cjvdhx

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From: York, PA

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L

Which oil should I choose?

So tomorrow I am going to be changing the fluids in my front and rear differential along with the transfer case. My questions are as follows: I heard I need to use a full synthetic oil for the differentials correct? Also which would be a good kind of oil? Same question for the transfer case? Full synthetic? Also should I go ahead and replace the gaskets in the front and rear diff or should I just use some RTV? Suggestions and comments are greatly appreciated as this is going to be my first time doing this. Thanks

Sep 5, 2011 | 09:09 PM

bigvig

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From: Maine

Year: 1999 Sport

Model: Cherokee

Engine: I6

Gotta know what your make, model, etc., is. What do you have for a trany, trans, axles, etc. Cant use auto trany fluid in a manual and vice versa.

Sep 5, 2011 | 09:15 PM

cjvdhx

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From: York, PA

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Originally Posted by bigvig

Gotta know what your make, model, etc., is. What do you have for a trany, trans, axles, etc. Cant use auto trany fluid in a manual and vice versa.

Sorry! I have a 2000 jeep cherokee XJ with an automatic transmission and I believe I have the 8.25 chrysler rear differential. Please let me know if you need any more information thanks!