Transmission/Transfer Case/Differential fluids
Just regurgitating some info that I found on the fluids as I plan on changing mine out. I only researched Amsoil and Royal Purple. If you use another feel free to add to the list (include prices if possible). If you know of a cheaper price, please let me know (free shipping, etc). Prices I posted are per quart. Also if the amounts are incorrect, let me know and I will update the correct it.
Transmission fluid----4.2 pts
-I have a manual and according to the owner's manual doesn't need replacing unless contaminated with water.
-Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant (MS-9224)
-Amsoil Synthetic Synchromesh MTF SAE 5W-30 $8.60
-Royal Purple Synchromax Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid $9.79
Transfer Case (4.2pts)
-Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
-Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF $9.05
-Royal Purple Synthetic MAX ATF $9.49
Differential fluid- (Dana 44 Front- 2.7pts/Rear- 4.75 pts)
-Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90
-Amsoil 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube $8.15
-Royal Purple 75W-90 $10.99
Transmission fluid----4.2 pts
-I have a manual and according to the owner's manual doesn't need replacing unless contaminated with water.
-Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant (MS-9224)
-Amsoil Synthetic Synchromesh MTF SAE 5W-30 $8.60
-Royal Purple Synchromax Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid $9.79
Transfer Case (4.2pts)
-Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid
-Amsoil Synthetic Universal ATF $9.05
-Royal Purple Synthetic MAX ATF $9.49
Differential fluid- (Dana 44 Front- 2.7pts/Rear- 4.75 pts)
-Mopar Gear & Axle Lubricant SAE 80W-90
-Amsoil 80W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube $8.15
-Royal Purple 75W-90 $10.99
Last edited by pulman01; Jun 13, 2007 at 07:03 AM.
All I know is don't use anything but Mopar ATF+4 in a newer Jeep automatic transmissons. Trust me on this one there is something special in it. On the Liberty I had I drained out the old stuff, changed both filters and filled it to capacity with Amsoil and as soon as I did that the vehicle wouldn't move in either reverse or drive for about 10-15 seconds when it was cold. About a week later I did it all over again, this time with the Mopar stuff and the next morning it worked fine and I never had another problem.
I've completely rebuilt a Ford C-6 transmission so its not like I didn't know what I was doing either but this just baffled me. Pretty sure there is some proprietary blend of additives in ATF+4 that somehow interacts with the material in the bands and clutches. I don't imagine it had anything to do with the valve body.
I've completely rebuilt a Ford C-6 transmission so its not like I didn't know what I was doing either but this just baffled me. Pretty sure there is some proprietary blend of additives in ATF+4 that somehow interacts with the material in the bands and clutches. I don't imagine it had anything to do with the valve body.


