When do Cherokee Sport transmissions typically die?
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From: Falls Church, VA
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
I have a 2000 Sport and the transmission (aw4) is still running strong. Just a clunk whenever I shift into drive or park. Like a clunk enough to move the Jeep...any theories?
I just hit the 108k mark and want to do a Trans Flush tomorrow too.
(Routine maintenance at 100k if im not mistaken)...
How much fluid and what type is the best for me? 2000XJ AW4
Just curious cause I have heard of the Dex/Mer vs ATF4 debate
I just hit the 108k mark and want to do a Trans Flush tomorrow too.
(Routine maintenance at 100k if im not mistaken)...
How much fluid and what type is the best for me? 2000XJ AW4
Just curious cause I have heard of the Dex/Mer vs ATF4 debate
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From: Gloucester Virginia
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Dealership uses ATF4 so that's what I used. I've got a similar clunk sound but only when its in reverse and I let go of the brake. Check your trans mount.
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From: ☼ Blackhole Sun
Year: My Jeep is a GMC
the cooler was free....it was just labor...but it was in for a diagnostic time anyway
i did one a few years ago...maybe it was just me but it was a pain
for me it was worth 150 to have them do it...especially after he gave me the cooler for free
I will spend a little more at a great shop and get it done right than go the cheap way out and half a$$ it
i did one a few years ago...maybe it was just me but it was a pain
for me it was worth 150 to have them do it...especially after he gave me the cooler for free
I will spend a little more at a great shop and get it done right than go the cheap way out and half a$$ it
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From: USA
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L i6
You guys are rough.
Shop hours are $100/hr typically.
It's not unreasonable to say it takes 1 hour.
Jack up the car, install the cooler, top off fluid, etc
Shop hours are $100/hr typically.
It's not unreasonable to say it takes 1 hour.
Jack up the car, install the cooler, top off fluid, etc
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From: Hainsville, NJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Labor prices are set by a few factors......where you live, time of year, level of shop experience needed, specialty shops and dealerships.
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Year: My Jeep is a GMC
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From: LaGrange, Ky
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6, bored tb.
As everyone else is saying tranny cooler is your best bet. I got my tranny for 250 bucks with 91k miles on it. Removed the old one and installed the new one in less than four hours.
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Model: Cherokee
Get the Hayden. It's the highest rated.
Hayden Transaver Trans-Cooler
- 22,000 LBS. GVW
- Heavy Duty Driving, pick-up trucks and vans, heavy duty towing to 5000 lbs.
- Class "C" motor homes, travel trailers to 24 ft.
- 7 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3/4
Hayden Transaver Trans-Cooler
- 22,000 LBS. GVW
- Heavy Duty Driving, pick-up trucks and vans, heavy duty towing to 5000 lbs.
- Class "C" motor homes, travel trailers to 24 ft.
- 7 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 3/4
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