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Apr 1, 2014 | 05:43 PM

#46

MonacaYankee

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From: NC

Year: 99 94

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckerwood1986

How come no one uses Atf +4? Just curious.

Lots of failures and clutch slipping after dealers quit using Dex/Merc and switched to atf4.

And the fact that Chrysler waited to do this after all aw4 were out of warranty. Coincidence? No

Apr 1, 2014 | 05:58 PM

#47

peckerwood1986

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Model: Cherokee

So in shouldn't use it in my 96 automatic cherokee is what I'm gathering?

Apr 1, 2014 | 06:07 PM

#48

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckerwood1986

How come no one uses Atf +4? Just curious.

Always a peckerwood with a silly question..............LOL.

Apr 1, 2014 | 06:14 PM

#49

salad

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

Quote:

Originally Posted by peckerwood1986

So in shouldn't use it in my 96 automatic cherokee is what I'm gathering?

No. Why would you use a Chrysler fluid in a Toyota transmission designed to GM specifications?

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:45 PM

#50

saturnks

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From: Australia

Year: 1996 (Built'95)

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ye Ol' Cherokee

Leave the solenoid as is... save the money for all the transmission fluid you will be buying!!

My jeep with 150k hasnt had the trans fluid changed for well over 100k miles, and was BLACK and STUNK.

I bought 2 "12" pack cases of Peak Dex/Merc III off of amazon for dirt cheap, drained the pan, put the same amount back in, and everytime i hit 100 miles, i would do it again. By the time i hit 20 quarts, it was red as a cherry and clean as a babys butt. I then went on to adjust the Throttle valve cable, and now i have a transmission which feels brand new

I decided to do all of this thanks to the help of all these helpful guys on this site. Just do that!

I havent changed out the filter

I have a '96 ('95 built) Cherokee Sport with AT sitting on 291K's and I don't see any issues on the tranny yet. But the oil definitely seems to be burnt when I smell it from the dip stick. So, as a preventive measure, should I try and change the filter or just do a oil drain and top up? Will Castrol ATF Dex III will work to top and mix with the old oil already in there (I don't know what oil was used last)?

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:47 PM

#51

cruiser54

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Year: 1990

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Engine: 4.0

Drain and fill with Dex III.

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:50 PM

#52

saturnks

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Year: 1996 (Built'95)

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Engine: 4.0L Petrol

Quote:

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Drain and fill with Dex III.

@cruiser54, was that response to my question above?

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:51 PM

#53

cruiser54

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Year: 1990

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Quote:

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@cruiser54, was that response to my question above?

Yup.

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:55 PM

#54

saturnks

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From: Australia

Year: 1996 (Built'95)

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

Yup.

Thanks for a prompt response.

I believe I have AW automatic transmission, does anyone know how much oil will drain off that I need to get?

Apr 24, 2014 | 09:58 PM

#55

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnks

Thanks for a prompt response.

I believe I have AW automatic transmission, does anyone know how much oil will drain off that I need to get?

3.75 quarts IIRC.

Apr 24, 2014 | 10:11 PM

#56

saturnks

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From: Australia

Year: 1996 (Built'95)

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L Petrol

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser54

3.75 quarts IIRC.

Great, thanks. Last question, the drain plug torque spec? Or just tighten it to what feels right?

Apr 24, 2014 | 10:17 PM

#57

cruiser54

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From: Prescott, Az

Year: 1990

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by saturnks

Great, thanks. Last question, the drain plug torque spec? Or just tighten it to what feels right?

"wrist" tight. Know how to keep from stripping a bolt? Stop 1/2 turn before it strips.....LOL.

Jul 12, 2015 | 03:46 AM

#58

RRXJeeper71

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From: ATX

Year: 2001

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

has anybody ever installed a Transgo tugger kit(HD valve body upgrade)?
just curious

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