transmission fluid question
02-01-2013, 09:58 PM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Georgia
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
transmission fluid question
So Im curious, i plan on changing the transmission filter and transmission pan gasket..
But i know atf +4 is made for jeep and Chrysler products but the stick says dextron 2 (and dextron 3 supersedes dextron 2) and i just so happen to have a gallon of that chilling in the shop....my question is just to be sure would that be ok to run in the jeep.
But i know atf +4 is made for jeep and Chrysler products but the stick says dextron 2 (and dextron 3 supersedes dextron 2) and i just so happen to have a gallon of that chilling in the shop....my question is just to be sure would that be ok to run in the jeep.
02-02-2013, 12:21 AM
#5
CF Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern Oregon
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Is it an auto or manual?
If its auto you should have the AW4 and it uses dextron 3, Chrysler did do a study saying that dextron 4 was safe to use. People have said they switched to the dextron 4 and it caused slipping and other bad things up to complete failure, not saying its all true and there is no hard fact that the dextron 4 was the cause. People also say Chrysler deemed dex 4 safe because they no longer have to warrantee the AW4, again no hard facts that I know of.
If its manual use gear oil don't know what weight sorry.
Edit: oh snaps didn't realize it was grand Cherokee tech. My bad all this info probably doesn't apply to you. Sorry
If its auto you should have the AW4 and it uses dextron 3, Chrysler did do a study saying that dextron 4 was safe to use. People have said they switched to the dextron 4 and it caused slipping and other bad things up to complete failure, not saying its all true and there is no hard fact that the dextron 4 was the cause. People also say Chrysler deemed dex 4 safe because they no longer have to warrantee the AW4, again no hard facts that I know of.
If its manual use gear oil don't know what weight sorry.
Edit: oh snaps didn't realize it was grand Cherokee tech. My bad all this info probably doesn't apply to you. Sorry
Last edited by PNWjeeper; 02-02-2013 at 12:36 AM.
02-02-2013, 12:34 AM
#6
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Georgia
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Its auto...not to clutter this thread but I noticed it has gold badges, didnt know if that was of and significance...but its just a basic 98 jeep grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0
02-02-2013, 12:35 AM
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 V-8 and 4.0 6 cyl.
ATF +4 supersedes all previous recommended transmission fluid for the 42re. http://www.wjjeeps.com/tsb/tsb_wj_2101407.pdf
Has the most current technical service bulletin from MOPAR.
Has the most current technical service bulletin from MOPAR.
Trending Topics
02-02-2013, 12:40 AM
#8
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: South Georgia
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Ok well I have a whole gallon of dextron 3 doing nothing in the shop..where as the ATF +4 is 6.99 a quart....im guna go with what I have since I already have it.lol I just wanted to make sure it would be ok to use.lol but thanks for the help!
02-02-2013, 08:18 AM
#9
CF Veteran
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Oroville, CA
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 0
Received 19 Likes
on
18 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Get yourself a reusable pan gasket from the dealer if you don't already have one. It is way better than the cheap rubber or cork POS the filter kit comes with.
02-02-2013, 12:24 PM
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Year: 2002
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.7 V-8 and 4.0 6 cyl.
If my memory serves me correct, the reason for the two pan gaskets is that the pan changed shape. Only one should match the shape of your pan. Though I do agree with Bustedback go to the stealership and buy a gasket from them.
02-02-2013, 06:53 PM
#14
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ahwatukee, Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 960
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Is it an auto or manual?
If its auto you should have the AW4 and it uses dextron 3, Chrysler did do a study saying that dextron 4 was safe to use. People have said they switched to the dextron 4 and it caused slipping and other bad things up to complete failure, not saying its all true and there is no hard fact that the dextron 4 was the cause. People also say Chrysler deemed dex 4 safe because they no longer have to warrantee the AW4, again no hard facts that I know of.
If its manual use gear oil don't know what weight sorry.
Edit: oh snaps didn't realize it was grand Cherokee tech. My bad all this info probably doesn't apply to you. Sorry
If its auto you should have the AW4 and it uses dextron 3, Chrysler did do a study saying that dextron 4 was safe to use. People have said they switched to the dextron 4 and it caused slipping and other bad things up to complete failure, not saying its all true and there is no hard fact that the dextron 4 was the cause. People also say Chrysler deemed dex 4 safe because they no longer have to warrantee the AW4, again no hard facts that I know of.
If its manual use gear oil don't know what weight sorry.
Edit: oh snaps didn't realize it was grand Cherokee tech. My bad all this info probably doesn't apply to you. Sorry
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Psiegrist1
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
34
03-17-2022 02:15 PM
MidwestNick
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
10
02-28-2016 02:05 AM
Programbo
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
21
09-26-2015 11:32 AM
Vegas101
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
0
09-04-2015 11:52 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
