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07-14-2011, 07:34 PM

bkjeep01

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Tranny fluids help

Hey all i have a quick question. my 01 grand cherokee has about 134k and i need to add some tranny fluids. i saw in autozone the castrol 1qt. high mileage automatic tranny fluid. would that work ok with my car? thanks

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07-16-2011, 09:18 PM

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whats it recommend in your manual?

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07-16-2011, 09:19 PM

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always refer to your manual for the correct fluid and stay away from the so called "high mileage" fluids of anykind....just a money making gimmick.

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07-16-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bkjeep01

Stay away from that crap just top off with ATF+4 ,Or do a service and refill with ATF+4...ATF+4 is the fluid the 45rfe was designed to use from the factory ...When I see Lucas and other temp fix garbage I just think of a dude trying to get something running long enough to unload it . I got 166k on my WJ ,and it certainly has not had an easy life , but the 45rfe behind that little v8 is like new even after all the abuse .

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08-02-2011, 09:41 PM

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ok thanks all , i will stick with what the book says.

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08-02-2011, 10:34 PM

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ok thanks all , i will stick with what the book says.

Dextron III maybe?

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08-03-2011, 09:30 AM

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Engine Oil (w/ filter)
2.4L 4 quarts 10W-30
2.5L 4 quarts 10W-30
4.0L 6 quarts 10W-30 Cooling System
2.4L 9 quarts
2.5L 9 quarts
4.0L 10.5 quarts Manual Transmission
AX-5 3.3 quarts
AX-15 3.25 quarts
NV-1500 4.8 pints
NV-3500 4.2 pints
NSG-370 3.17 pints
Automatic Transmission
32RH 17.1 pints
30RH 7 quarts
42RLE 4 quarts

Transfer Case
NV-231 2.2 pints ATF+ or Dexron II
(Rubicon) NV-241 4.2 pints ATF+4 D-30 axle
Gear lube 2.5 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic
D-35 axle
Gear lube 3.5 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic D-44 axle front & rear
Gear lube 4.0 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic,
Rubicon - 75W-140 synthetic
w/trac-lok add 4.0oz of Limitied Slip Additive.

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08-03-2011, 11:43 AM

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Your list is a little bonkers - let's try it again. Edit again if needed..

Engine Oil (w/ filter)
2.4L 4 quarts 10W-30
2.5L 4 quarts 10W-30
4.0L 6 quarts 10W-30

Cooling System
2.4L 9 quarts
2.5L 9 quarts
4.0L 10.5 quarts

Manual Transmission
AX-5 3.3 quarts
AX-15 3.25 quarts
NV-1500 4.8 pints
NV-3500 4.2 pints
NSG-370 3.17 pints

Automatic Transmission
32RH 17.1 pints
30RH 7 quarts
42RLE 4 quarts

Transfer Case
NV-231 2.2 pints ATF+ or Dexron II
(Rubicon) NV-241 4.2 pints ATF+4

D-30 axle
Gear lube 2.5 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic

D-35 axle
Gear lube 3.5 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic

D-44 axle front & rear
Gear lube 4.0 pints GL-5
80W-90 or 75W-140 synthetic,
Rubicon - 75W-140 synthetic
w/Trac-Lok add 4.0oz of Limited Slip Additive.