|
|
Post by jeepguy on Jun 10, 2006 10:51:43 GMT -3
I just cant seem to find the time to do this myself. Is there a good place that may be cheaper than AAMCO? I live in North Andover.
Best,
D
|
|
|
|
Post by slab42 on Jun 10, 2006 12:44:45 GMT -3
it is no longer than an oil change... do it yourself! what year/model do you have? is it auto or manual?
|
|
|
|
Post by jeepguy on Jun 10, 2006 16:10:47 GMT -3
Its a 97 XJ with auto trans. I kinda wanted to have the pan removed and the filter changed too. Is it neccesary?
Thank you.
D
|
|
|
|
Post by jps4jeep on Jun 11, 2006 11:05:55 GMT -3
I an not a auto guy but, most 1/4 and 1/2 ton trucks do not have tranny pan drains, so yes you will have to pull the pan off, while it is off, spend the extra 2 minutes and change the filter.
job is very easy. should take not longer than 30 minutes for a beginner, a wrench hand in less than 10 minutes. I know a shop in reading (not far from andover) they will do the entire service for a decent price.
|
|
|
|
Post by jeepguy on Jun 11, 2006 14:13:40 GMT -3
Can you tell me the name of the shop in Reading?
Thank you.
|
|
|
|
Post by jeeptech on Jun 11, 2006 21:01:42 GMT -3
All XJ's have a drain plug on their AW4 trans pan. The filter is a steel mesh, no need to replace. So no need to remove the pan. Just remove the 13mm plug and let the fluid drain. It takes about 3-4 quarts to refill.
|
|
|
|
Post by slab42 on Jun 12, 2006 13:03:25 GMT -3
I have seen people drain their autos via the cooling lines running to the radiator so they don't have to pull the pan... but if it has a plug, even better!
do you refill thru the dip stick tube on the XJ? if you fill it that way, the longest part of the job is just waiting for the fluid to leave the funnel! lol
even tho the filter is a steel mesh, and you don't have to replace it, it would not be a bad idea to clean it out.
|
|
|
|
Post by bluerocket on Jun 13, 2006 15:48:55 GMT -3
Yup the three times i've changed mine I fill via the dipstick.
|
|
|
|
Post by jeepguy on Jun 14, 2006 19:58:06 GMT -3
Do you replace the mesh filter or just clean it out?
Thanks all.
|
|
|
|
Post by slab42 on Jun 16, 2006 17:53:59 GMT -3
I think he said no need to replace, as long as it is in tact, just clean it!
|
|
|
|
Post by jeepguy on Jun 17, 2006 12:02:29 GMT -3
Sounds easy enuff! I am going to do it myself. Do I need 3 or 4 quarts to refill it? Which fluid do you reccomend?
Thanks all.
|
|
