change trasmission oil after 185k km 115k mi

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02-10-2013 | 11:37 PM

#16

salad

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Joined: Nov 2011

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From: Parham, ON

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0L OBD-II

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Originally Posted by sneakyjap96

if its discolored an looks dirty dont touch it means your fluid is full of clutch material an an indeed if you change the fluid ull start slipping most last a month..

Urban myth...

The AW4 has a screen-type filter installed to collect clutch material and metal shavings. If the fluid is discolored and does not smell sweet it is because it has been burnt from the transmission overheating and it should be changed immediately.

When changing the fluid you should always check the filter/screen in the transmission and clean out any debris you find. You can replace it if desired.

Powerflushing or reverse flushing has been known to dislodge material collected in the filter and any "naturally formed" sediments which can cause problems.

Regular fluid changes and inspections are essential to maintaining proper function.

Dexron III/Mercon compatible fluid (sometimes labelled as D/M) is the only ATF recommended by the manufacturer of the AW4. Some owners play with other fluids, but the original spec is guaranteed.

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02-11-2013 | 03:14 AM

#17

Radi

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Joined: Apr 2012

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From: Wisconsin

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by Lt4.091Highoutput

Hey Freegdr!
I just figured out where this cable was and now I remember that my mechanic fixed it with a plastic thing, cause the end of the cable (plastic cap ?) was broken and I couldn't use the control anymore cause the cable was of course unlinked...

Any wau since that day when I was use the cruise control wasn t so precise of course anymore. But I still dont get whats the connection with the fell of power...

thanks

The cable for the cruise control is not the same cable as for the transmission.
Watch the video and see if you can get your transmission cable adjusted.

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02-11-2013 | 08:41 AM

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bigbadon

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Year: 2004

Model: Grand Cherokee

Engine: 2000 4.0

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Originally Posted by salad

A++++ If you change fluid by dropping the pan you do not stir up the fluid. To the contrary, you are removing contaminates by dilution.
IMPORTANT...if you see a lot of crud in the pan it is clutch material so adjust the bands. This misconception comes from transmissions with worn out clutch packs. The contaminated fluid can contain enough abrasive material to keep the clutches from slipping...in which case you are running on borrowed time anyway.

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