Would you reccomend fluid changes?
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Hey guys!
Newby on this also so I have the same issue. Like I see, I can't change the tranny fluid to prevent later problems. Now, I would change the transfer fluid. Some of you said that use a Dextron/Mercon III for the transfer? Which one is the best one? Lucas have this product? And on axles, how I do it?
Newby on this also so I have the same issue. Like I see, I can't change the tranny fluid to prevent later problems. Now, I would change the transfer fluid. Some of you said that use a Dextron/Mercon III for the transfer? Which one is the best one? Lucas have this product? And on axles, how I do it?
People's favorite brands are like noses, almost everyone has one.
I'm not a fan of Lucas products, so I'm not current on their complete product offerings.
There is a write-up here in the tech section on changing fluid in a Dana 30. It's the same basic process when doing most axles out there. Its written in a bit of sarcastic tone, but the info there is solid and correct.
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Emailed the previous owner of the jeep ( I work with him). He had the jeep for 90K miles before me and didnt know if any of the fluids had ever been changed.
So, picked up all the fluids today. With the tools I need that I didn't already have (30mm socket, 24mm socket, break cleaner, bottle pump, etc) I spent a little over $100 in mats but it will be cheaper every other time after this I do it as I will only need the fluids.
4 bottles Lucas gear lube for the front and back differentials
2 bottles of ATF for transfercase
4 bottles for gear lube for the AX-15 manual transmission
How often should I do this mantiance? Each 30K?
So, picked up all the fluids today. With the tools I need that I didn't already have (30mm socket, 24mm socket, break cleaner, bottle pump, etc) I spent a little over $100 in mats but it will be cheaper every other time after this I do it as I will only need the fluids.
4 bottles Lucas gear lube for the front and back differentials
2 bottles of ATF for transfercase
4 bottles for gear lube for the AX-15 manual transmission
How often should I do this mantiance? Each 30K?
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One thing I didn't get was a torque wrench. Is this a necessity? Can I just tighten to an approximation? Hmm wonder what 20 ft/lbs feels like....
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Emailed the previous owner of the jeep ( I work with him). He had the jeep for 90K miles before me and didnt know if any of the fluids had ever been changed.
So, picked up all the fluids today. With the tools I need that I didn't already have (30mm socket, 24mm socket, break cleaner, bottle pump, etc) I spent a little over $100 in mats but it will be cheaper every other time after this I do it as I will only need the fluids.
4 bottles Lucas gear lube for the front and back differentials
2 bottles of ATF for transfercase
4 bottles for gear lube for the AX-15 manual transmission
How often should I do this mantiance? Each 30K?
So, picked up all the fluids today. With the tools I need that I didn't already have (30mm socket, 24mm socket, break cleaner, bottle pump, etc) I spent a little over $100 in mats but it will be cheaper every other time after this I do it as I will only need the fluids.
4 bottles Lucas gear lube for the front and back differentials
2 bottles of ATF for transfercase
4 bottles for gear lube for the AX-15 manual transmission
How often should I do this mantiance? Each 30K?
Also keep a close eye on the condition of Lucas' gear lube. They use a TON of viscosity modifiers in it to make it heavyweight. This causes them to shear down quicker than other fluids in those weights.
Maintence is going to be dependent on usage. If you only drive on road and don't tow. You are going to need less frequent maintenence. But if you off-road alot with big tires, tow a bunch or just generally beat on your Jeep you need a shorter maintence interval.
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It depends... Unless the container clearly states non-corrosive to yellow metals I wouldn't use it. That's one of the main differences between the GL-4 and the GL-5 ratings. The sulfur contained in the GL-5 fluids is corrosive to the yellow metal portions of your transmission. Does your transmission have brass or bronze parts? Is the first question I ask of my customers asking about manual transmission fluids.
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Ok, just to sum up what happened.
Autozone gave me GL5 valvoline.
Some people here made me aware of some issues. I wasnt satisified, so I called the jeep dealer to see what they use. Gl5, they said they wernt aware of any problems with it corroding.
So i read some more forums about it being bad and decided to call valvoline directly. They said that their formula of GL5 uses a non activated sulfur and does not cause corrosion to yellow metals and was safe to use unlike some other GL5.
Autozone gave me GL5 valvoline.
Some people here made me aware of some issues. I wasnt satisified, so I called the jeep dealer to see what they use. Gl5, they said they wernt aware of any problems with it corroding.
So i read some more forums about it being bad and decided to call valvoline directly. They said that their formula of GL5 uses a non activated sulfur and does not cause corrosion to yellow metals and was safe to use unlike some other GL5.
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I just had my whole drive train oils changed, diffs, t-case & auto box. Changed the filter in the tranny as well and I must say that it made a noticeable improvement to my gear shifts.
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