Do automatic transmissions need fluid change?
Nothing prolongs vehicle life more than regular fluid changes. In automatic transmissions/transaxles, the recommended service interval is about every 30,000 miles or 30 months. The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) should be changed sooner if its dipstick reveals dark or burnt-smelling fluid.
What kind of transmission does a Jeep Cherokee use?
ATF+4® – (Type 9602) is being used as factory fill for Chrysler Group automatic transmissions. ATF+4® is recommended for all vehicles equipped with Chrysler Group automatic transmissions EXCEPT FOR THOSE NOTED ABOVE.”
Are there any faults in the Jeep AW4 transmission?
Diagnosis of faults in the Jeep AW4 transmission. The automatic transmission used in the Jeep XJ Cherokee is nearly bullet proof. Seldom does it ever give trouble. Maybe that is why it is so hard to find good information on how to fix it when it occasionally does act up.
What kind of fluid does a Jeep Cherokee use?
This transmission requires Dexron, while the 42RE / A500SE which replaced the Aisin-Warner transmission midway in the 1993 model year needs ATF+4. Again, if you are confused, you may just want to try one of the new universal fluids that is both Dexron and ATF+4 compatible.
How does the torque converter work on a jeep AW4?
Normally, the transmission with switch to 2nd at 20 to 25 mph depending on the TPS signal. It gets its speed reference from the internal speed sensor so if you are in low range, the speed will be different. In the 1-2 position, the torque converter can lock up in first or second gear. In 3 or D it will only lock in 3 or four.
They are versions of the same basic transmission (the original 904), but there are differences: Chrysler 904 TorqueFlite – (3-speed) A popular transmission with most Chrysler vehicles, from a slant six to V8s.
How do you remove a transmission from a jeep?
Remove the bolts holding the transmission to the transmission crossmember. Remove the bolts on each end of the transmission crossmember to drop the transmission. TIP- Be careful as the transmission will lean way back because it is only supported now by the engine mounts!
When did Jeep stop using the OE transmission?
That’s the same transmission Jeep used as its OE automatic transmission through 2002 and it’s a very rugged and dependable transmission so long as you don’t flood it with water by crossing water that is too deep.
How often does a jeep transmission come out?
There you have it! A chronological history of transmissions for Jeeps (for you history buffs out there). Nearly every year new transmissions or improved older designs hit the market, and there is no reason to expect that currently available transmissions will not be discontinued at some point.