How do you check the transmission fluid in a 2001 Jeep Wrangler?
Basically, the fluid should be to the bottom of the hole on the side. If you pull the plug and fluid starts running out, you have enough fluid. If nothing comes out, pump some fluid in until it starts to flow out of the hole. Replace the plug and you can go on your way.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Jeep Wrangler use?
Knows a couple things… Your 2000 TJ 4.0L has the NV3550 transmission which is fairly fussy about what it uses. For a non-synthetic, you can use GM Synchromesh, Pennzoil Synchromesh, or Quaker State Synchromesh. For a synthetic, Royal Purple Synchromax would be a good choice.
What should the fluid capacity be on a JK Wrangler?
If you like to do your own service on your JK Wrangler you will need to know the specifications for fluid changes. This information is in the owners manual and service manual but has also been compiled here for quick reference. *75w-140 recommended in rear differentials for warm weather towing applications.
What are the numbers on a Jeep Wrangler fluid bottle?
The numbers on the bottles all relate to the thickness of the oil at certain temperature thresholds. With 0 being the viscosity of water, higher numbers mean thicker/slower flowing oils. In short, a 5w-30 oil flows faster than a 10w-40 oil. The “w” in the viscosity indicates the oil’s viscosity in winter temperatures.
What kind of transmission fluid does a Jeep NV3550 use?
I’d go with Royal Purple Synchromax if you can find it Timberman, that’s a synthetic that works really well in the NV3550. If you can’t, GM and Pennzoil both make Synchromesh which is fully compatible too but neither are a synthetic. If you live in an uber-cold climate, you want to stick with a synthetic like the RP Synchromax.
Knows a couple things… Your 2000 TJ 4.0L has the NV3550 transmission which is fairly fussy about what it uses. For a non-synthetic, you can use GM Synchromesh, Pennzoil Synchromesh, or Quaker State Synchromesh. For a synthetic, Royal Purple Synchromax would be a good choice.
If you like to do your own service on your JK Wrangler you will need to know the specifications for fluid changes. This information is in the owners manual and service manual but has also been compiled here for quick reference. *75w-140 recommended in rear differentials for warm weather towing applications.
The numbers on the bottles all relate to the thickness of the oil at certain temperature thresholds. With 0 being the viscosity of water, higher numbers mean thicker/slower flowing oils. In short, a 5w-30 oil flows faster than a 10w-40 oil. The “w” in the viscosity indicates the oil’s viscosity in winter temperatures.
What kind of oil does a Jeep Wrangler use?
Keep your rig running strong with our 1997-2006 Wrangler Oils & Fluids. We offer Royal Purple Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid, which is fully synthetic for improved protection and provides smooth gear changes.