Where to get my transmission fluid changed?

[CalgaryToad]

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.

[CalgaryToad]

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?

[BlackYJ]

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

[CalgaryToad]

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.

[BlackYJ]

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

[CalgaryToad]

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.

[BlackYJ]

I just use their regular gear oil and it worked good for me

[SwampSinger]

"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.

[CalgaryToad]

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! 

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!

[JackstandJohnny]

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! 

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?

[specialk]

I got my Redline at Parts Source...

[dac]

http://www.unlimitedperformance.com/contact.html

These guys might carry it?  It's close to Jay's shop.