A Cars forum. AutoBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » AutoBanter forum » Auto makers » Jeep
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

Transmission Fluid Change Question



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old August 15th 06, 01:39 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Ed Wojciechowski
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 2
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
appreciated.....
Ads
  #2  
Old August 15th 06, 04:31 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
billy ray
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 987
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

Ed,

If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny filter
and fluid.

It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height to
be crawling underneath..

"Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
...
>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
>out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>appreciated.....



  #3  
Old August 15th 06, 10:25 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
L.W.(Bill) Hughes III[_1_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 3,109
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

Hi Ed,
The problem is the torque converter doesn't have a drain plug, and
should be flushed with the proper equipment:
http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm Some say you drill and
tap it.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Ed Wojciechowski wrote:
>
> I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
> out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
> appreciated.....

  #4  
Old August 15th 06, 10:53 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Earle Horton[_1_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 222
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time is
reasonably clean, don't worry too much.

Earle

"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Ed,
> The problem is the torque converter doesn't have a drain plug, and
> should be flushed with the proper equipment:
> http://www.wjjeeps.com/service/transmission.htm Some say you drill and
> tap it.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> Ed Wojciechowski wrote:
> >
> > I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to

change
> > out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
> > appreciated.....



  #5  
Old August 15th 06, 11:09 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
L.W.(Bill) Hughes III[_1_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 3,109
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

That's like changing the pool filter twice.
I worry a lot about it, that's where the heavy particles are
separated in a type of centrifugal filter.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

Earle Horton wrote:
>
> If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time is
> reasonably clean, don't worry too much.
>
> Earle

  #6  
Old August 16th 06, 02:07 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
billy ray
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 987
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

From his post he sounds like he has limited experience. Putting a drain in
the converter is probably past where he should be starting.

Earle's idea has merit but if that is planned then adding a pan drain is
cheap and easy and he will not have to pull the pan a second time.

Don't forget the change the gear lube in the differentials while you are at
it.

"L.W.(Bill) Hughes III" > wrote in message
...
> That's like changing the pool filter twice.
> I worry a lot about it, that's where the heavy particles are
> separated in a type of centrifugal filter.
> God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
> http://www.billhughes.com/
>
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> If this is a concern change it twice. If what you drain the second time
>> is
>> reasonably clean, don't worry too much.
>>
>> Earle



  #7  
Old August 16th 06, 03:06 AM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
L.W.(Bill) Hughes III[_1_]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 3,109
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

You'll always have to pull the pan for the filter, just that oil
will be in the drain can rather than all over you.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
http://www.billhughes.com/

billy ray wrote:
>
> From his post he sounds like he has limited experience. Putting a drain in
> the converter is probably past where he should be starting.
>
> Earle's idea has merit but if that is planned then adding a pan drain is
> cheap and easy and he will not have to pull the pan a second time.
>
> Don't forget the change the gear lube in the differentials while you are at
> it

  #8  
Old August 19th 06, 07:22 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
Lon
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 699
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question


Heh. Wonder if there is a slang term for this.

With a creeper you could use a normal curb, or if you are skinnier than
I am or have a lift, nothing at all.

billy ray proclaimed:

> Ed,
>
> If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny filter
> and fluid.
>
> It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
> stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height to
> be crawling underneath..
>
> "Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to change
>>out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>>appreciated.....

>
>
>

  #9  
Old August 19th 06, 09:31 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.jeep+willys
billy ray
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 987
Default Transmission Fluid Change Question

I haven't tried the curb, I prefer to be off the street when working on
vehicles.

I find retaining walls very convenient.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...05775318&idx=1


"Lon" > wrote in message
. ..
>
> Heh. Wonder if there is a slang term for this.
>
> With a creeper you could use a normal curb, or if you are skinnier than I
> am or have a lift, nothing at all.
>
> billy ray proclaimed:
>
>> Ed,
>>
>> If you can change your own oil and filter you can change the tranny
>> filter and fluid.
>>
>> It does not require any special tools other than a pair of ramps, jack
>> stands, or a handy retaining wall to lift the GC to a comfortable height
>> to be crawling underneath..
>>
>> "Ed Wojciechowski" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>>>I have a '96 GC 4.0 w/167k on it. I was wondering how hard it is to
>>>change out the filter and fluid on this. Any thoughts or comments are
>>>appreciated.....

>>
>>


 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Recommendations for Jeep Mechanic near Edison, NJ [email protected] Jeep 1 July 30th 06 07:10 PM
Speed limit vigilante sent to jail John F. Carr Driving 366 July 25th 06 05:12 AM
WARNING! No Dip Stick James Technology 11 December 28th 04 05:33 AM
Transmission fluid filter question LIW Audi 0 November 22nd 04 05:45 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 AutoBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.