Tranny Fluid

[david-b]

Yes, I searched.


I'm not looking for the best tranny fluid, like Syncroshift or Redline (sp?). I just went to pick up some gear fluid, and I found there were different kinds, just like oil. I think they were like 85w-30 and like a 75 or something. Whats good for our trannys? I just need something basic right now for the winter. Thanks.


Oh, and how much do I need?

[Killa]

factory tranny fluid.

[SilvrEclipse]

Here is some good information I found, it should help you out some.

http://home.comcast.net/~ghettoraid/...transfluid.htm

[david-b]

I went to Jeep not too long ago and seen how much it was to order some. They would only sell me 12 quarts or whatever it comes in, and they were $12 a piece. Not in this lifetime.

I already know how to change it. Just need info on the actual fluid. What grade is the factory fluid?

[Killa]

Just went to my garage, and could not find that empty bottle, It been a year since I change it, mabe my mom throw away, some one here might help you out.

[kjewer1]

Shepperds latest recomendation is one quart of Redline Shockproof heavy, and the rest Penzoil synchromesh (6 bucks a quart ). Total capacity on a DSM is around 2.5 quarts.

In the EVO he recomends straight penzoil, but it was so think I decided to add half a quart of Lucas Heavy. In sub 60 degree weather it's a bitch to get it into gear until I do a few miles to heat up the fluid. Once it heated up, or on a warm day, it shifts way better than the stock fluid did. Also be aware that many dealerships don't use "stock" fluid, the local Mitsu dealer has drums of Carquest generic fluid

I am inclined to trust Mr Shepperds judgement on this subject, but you can experiement a bit if you have to. You can adjust the mix ratio of the two fluids to account for the changing weather. Less heavy and more penzoil will make it happier in cold weather, but will provide less protection under load.