Calgary Jeep Association
4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: CalgaryToad on March 24, 2010, 09:20:18 AM
-
Hello everyone, I know this topic may have been covered before and I did use the search function but did not see many responses. Now I know there are many DIY'ers on this forum would would say just do it yourself but I am a computer guy not a wrench twister. Hey at least I admit it. ::) Either way I love my Jeep that that's why we are all here right?!
So the question I have for the Jeep people on this forum is where to get my transmission fluid changed here in Calgary?
I went to Crappy Tire and wow... the customer service level of the ignorant gentleman on Mcleoud trail made me turn around and walk out! I was just asking for a quote, guy did not want to give me the time of day!
I have a 1998 grocery wagon (haha XJ) sport 5-speed.
Any suggestions on a place would be fantastic obviously the cheaper the better but I am willing to pay a little more if the quality of work is backed by a good reputation! Thanks you to everyone and anyone in advance.
-
honestly, it is more diffucult to change a flat tire than it is to change your tranny fluid.
that said. being a "computer guy" i am sure you heard of google.ca
try googleing national transmission or canadian tire or mr lube walmart etc etc etc and phone them for quotes. i doubt it would be more than $75
-
i take all my vehicles to the oil change place on Bowness Rd across from Bow Cycle (motor). They are anal and meticulous. They have done trannys, oil, diffs and t-cases for me on at least 5 different vehicles.
Tell them i sent you.
-
diy
http://www.4x4xplor.com/trannyservice.html (http://www.4x4xplor.com/trannyservice.html)
-
I'm going to my own soon. Only reason I haven't yet was because of the plugs on the transmission. They are a 17mm hex female thingy. I haven't been able to find 17 hex socket and they don't make a 17mm bolt. I've just got a couple (just in case) of 18mm bolts that I'm going to shave down every so slightly to make the tool.
-
Buy a trans filter/gasket kit from NAPA, and a 5l jug of Mobil1 ATF+4 , and a case of beer and i will do it for ya...its quite easy to do...
-
Buy a trans filter/gasket kit from NAPA, and a 5l jug of Mobil1 ATF+4 , and a case of beer and i will do it for ya...its quite easy to do...
Why do you need a trans filter/ gasket kit and ATF for a standard tranny? ::) ::)
-
kevin, if you really want a 17mm hex let me know, i can hop on the snap-on truck and get you one, price is probably around 40 bucks. or, you can find a 17mm bolt like you said which they do actually have out there, or use a couple of nuts.
either way, this stuff is out there.
changing the fluid isnt hard, the hardest part is getting fluid back in, tight fit at fill plug, using a suction gun is easiest.
-
I can help you out give me a call at the shop 403-287-3350 ask for jay
-
Yo Matt, I'll show how to do this in person in my new 3 car garage when I get back next week. It's pretty easy, even for a computer guy. ;) If you want to buy me beer, that's Ok too!
-
LOL... ::) yeah i guess i should learn to read..im a welder what do you expect.. :o
-
I can help you out give me a call at the shop 403-287-3350 ask for jay
Call Jay. If you don't know how to do the wrenching or like me don't have the time then take it to Jay. Fair prices and good work. My jeep is going to his shop this AM for service as I don't have the time to do it my self inthe next few weeks.
-
Hello everyone, I know this topic may have been covered before and I did use the search function but did not see many responses. Now I know there are many DIY'ers on this forum would would say just do it yourself but I am a computer guy not a wrench twister. Hey at least I admit it. ::) Either way I love my Jeep that that's why we are all here right?!
So the question I have for the Jeep people on this forum is where to get my transmission fluid changed here in Calgary?
I went to Crappy Tire and wow... the customer service level of the ignorant gentleman on Mcleoud trail made me turn around and walk out! I was just asking for a quote, guy did not want to give me the time of day!
I have a 1998 grocery wagon (haha XJ) sport 5-speed.
Any suggestions on a place would be fantastic obviously the cheaper the better but I am willing to pay a little more if the quality of work is backed by a good reputation! Thanks you to everyone and anyone in advance.
do it yoursefy... two 18MM bolts... it';s easy....
get some nice 75W90 synthetic oil... you'll need about 3-4 quarts... get the Lucas synthetic 75W90 .. you get a gallon for $50. It's worth every penny
-
kevin, if you really want a 17mm hex let me know, i can hop on the snap-on truck and get you one, price is probably around 40 bucks. or, you can find a 17mm bolt like you said which they do actually have out there, or use a couple of nuts.
either way, this stuff is out there.
changing the fluid isnt hard, the hardest part is getting fluid back in, tight fit at fill plug, using a suction gun is easiest.
17MM... listen to the mechanic I guess. I thought it was 18MM
-
I thought is was 17mm but I'm no mechanic ;D I could be full of s**t. I'll try the 18 first...
-
Thanks for all the reply!
The number one reason for not TRYING to do this myself is I live on a steep grade, even my alley way so I don't feel safe getting a jack under that sucker. The second reason is I really have never done it.
@ Toyman
I did not know you were living somewhere where you could give me a hand doing this? I will give you a shout. if that falls through I will give the other guy on here a call. Its not super critical right now but my shifts are getting rough and I am sure this has probably never done or maybe just once in the 190km this thing has been going. I have not done it in the 20k I have owned it.
I did do some GOOGLE reading as someone had mentioned its not about how to do it but where would do a good job. I went to CAD tire and had a guy basically crap on me for asking questions. So I know I did not want to go there...
Do you recommend I grab some synthetic or just stick with whats in the book. I am going to be hauling a trailer all summer so I am trying to get "creep" the Jeep back into awesome mode.
-
I just looked at the website someone had posted.
I feel like such a dolt... I must have read the automatic tranny somewhere in my Jeep maintenance book, it was going on about dropping the pan and filters and seals ect ect... There was even a picture of a tranny with fluid pouring all down the sides haha!
Taking a look this seems to be no harder then changing the oil! 2 bolts and a pump is not that bad.. I was thinking I would have a giant mess on my hands trying this.
The book says Mopar fluid, I assume others make an equivalent or better?
-
Do you recommend I grab some synthetic or just stick with whats in the book. I am going to be hauling a trailer all summer so I am trying to get "creep" the Jeep back into awesome mode.
DEFINITELY grab some good synthetic. I use Redline in my tranny and if you are towing a lot you might want to go with 75w140, but any good 75w90 synthetic will be good
-
Doing some more reading and found a post that said that GL-5 type fluids are high in sulpher and may eat at "yellow metals" like syncros.
Redline makes a 75w-90 GL-5
Anyone have issues with this? Again I am a noob, and the only way noobs learn is by asking questions.
A good friend of mine put this in his 300z and it shifted like it was brand new? Thanks again for all the input.
-
Doing some more reading and found a post that said that GL-5 type fluids are high in sulpher and may eat at "yellow metals" like syncros.
Redline makes a 75w-90 GL-5
Anyone have issues with this? Again I am a noob, and the only way noobs learn is by asking questions.
A good friend of mine put this in his 300z and it shifted like it was brand new? Thanks again for all the input.
I have only ever used GL-5 except for once. The last time I changed my tranny oil I put in the Redline MTL (I think), the GL-4 gear oil and I thought it shifted worse. I just picked up some new Redline 75w90 so I will be switching back to GL-5
-
More reading comes down to this so far.
REDLINE MT-90= 75w90 For the AX-15 Tranny
REDLINE MTL = 70w80 For the 3550 Tranny
both say "Safe for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs found in most GL-5 oils that cause damage"
on the site.
-
I just use their regular gear oil and it worked good for me
-
"Safe for brass synchros, as it lacks the reactive sulfurs found in most GL-5 oils that cause damage"
That is key for your AX15 tranny's life. ... NO SULFUR.
-
A big thanks to ToyMan and the use of his super sweet tipple car garage. Ended up going with Redline 90 at Mopac for about 50$ total. Shifts a hell of a lot better then it did before. New oil and a quick lube also, shes ready for a summer of camping and fun! ;D
Also thanks to all the others who responded especially the person who posted the website showing how to do the work + supply's needed that was awesome!
-
A big thanks to ToyMan and the use of his super sweet tipple car garage. Ended up going with Redline 90 at Mopac for about 50$ total. Shifts a hell of a lot better then it did before. New oil and a quick lube also, shes ready for a summer of camping and fun! ;D
Also thanks to all the others who responded especially the person who posted the website showing how to do the work + supply's needed that was awesome!
is that the only place to get that stuff?
Scott, anywhere close to me in the 'burbs where i can it in th SW?
-
I got my Redline at Parts Source...
-
http://www.unlimitedperformance.com/contact.html
These guys might carry it? It's close to Jay's shop.