Transmission questions..
03-20-2016, 10:07 PM
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So, let me get this straight.
The guy recommending +4 has had numerous threads regarding trans issues?
Yet he "recommends" the same fluid that others have had problems with?
And then defends his recommendation by digging a hole denying he made those recommendations?
It is election year.......
The guy recommending +4 has had numerous threads regarding trans issues?
Yet he "recommends" the same fluid that others have had problems with?
And then defends his recommendation by digging a hole denying he made those recommendations?
It is election year.......
03-20-2016, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cruiser54
So, let me get this straight.
The guy recommending +4 has had numerous threads regarding trans issues?
Yet he "recommends" the same fluid that others have had problems with?
And then defends his recommendation by digging a hole denying he made those recommendations?
It is election year.......
The guy recommending +4 has had numerous threads regarding trans issues?
Yet he "recommends" the same fluid that others have had problems with?
And then defends his recommendation by digging a hole denying he made those recommendations?
It is election year.......
03-20-2016, 10:27 PM
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That's why I wanted to get it straight. I don't have time to read all those threads.
Back on topic:
AW4 uses dex/Merc. Not +4.
Back on topic:
AW4 uses dex/Merc. Not +4.
03-20-2016, 11:23 PM
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I put a new trans filter in a friends jeep(Power Torque transmission filter FK-227) and right on the sticker it says to use Dexron III.. here is a pic of the filter sticker/ tag
If I remember correctly the aw4 origionally called for DexronII, If you look at the trans drain plug, you will see "dII" stamped into it.
DexronII is no longer around, so it is recommended that you use DexronIII/Mercon.
Here is a pic of my trans plug
So yes I would Agree 100%
the AW4 should use Dex/merc III
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03-21-2016, 11:32 AM
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Low gear change fast
hi,
i have 1989 cherokee automatique transmission.
when i go down a snow hill in the 4 low gear, the transmission change fast from the first to the seconde gear, so i can not hold my speed down with out the brakes..is this a transmission problem,
i need help
thx
i have 1989 cherokee automatique transmission.
when i go down a snow hill in the 4 low gear, the transmission change fast from the first to the seconde gear, so i can not hold my speed down with out the brakes..is this a transmission problem,
i need help
thx
03-21-2016, 02:37 PM
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That's how they were designed. Not a transmission problem.
03-22-2016, 11:35 AM
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For those interested in the AW4 trans fluid, here's a list of the recommended fluids throughout history. Compiled from the data that I have.
Note that the starting recommended fluid was Mercon. Go figure.
Note that the starting recommended fluid was Mercon. Go figure.
03-22-2016, 01:24 PM
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Thank you Ken!!!!!!!
So, what do you "recommend"? LOL........
So, what do you "recommend"? LOL........
03-22-2016, 02:38 PM
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Here's a list of ATF types and applications, and other goodies -
Go here: http://www.aa1car.com/
Click - Alphabetical Index of All Auto Diagnosis & Repair Topics, then...
Under Index of Auto Repair & Diagnosis Articles, scroll down to
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Types and Applications) and open.
Read about Mercon and Dexron.
Go here: http://www.aa1car.com/
Click - Alphabetical Index of All Auto Diagnosis & Repair Topics, then...
Under Index of Auto Repair & Diagnosis Articles, scroll down to
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Types and Applications) and open.
Read about Mercon and Dexron.
03-23-2016, 12:12 AM
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Mercon and Dexron II are so similar they're basically interchangeable. They spec one but allow the other, occasionally flip-flopping which is primary.
Ford supplied AMC with Ignition modules and other parts until 1990, no? It would make sense they purchased the factory fill ATF from them as well. When Ford disappeared, so did the Mercon recommendation.
Ford supplied AMC with Ignition modules and other parts until 1990, no? It would make sense they purchased the factory fill ATF from them as well. When Ford disappeared, so did the Mercon recommendation.
03-23-2016, 09:16 AM
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Some info about Dexron:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEXRON
Mercon talk on Wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automa...smission_fluid
Don't know how DEXRON III/MERCON came about.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEXRON
Mercon talk on Wiki:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automa...smission_fluid
Don't know how DEXRON III/MERCON came about.