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Used wrong fluid for tranny...do I have to change it?

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Trey Nicholson, Oct 21, 2018.

  1. Oct 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM
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    Trey Nicholson

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    Trey Nicholson [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2000 jeep wrangler and I used (https://www.extremeterrain.com/jeep-wrangler-fluid-capacities.html) website to aid me in the fluid I should use. I scrolled to the TJ fluids and it said to use a 75w 90 GL 3 or 4 (I used royal purple max gear)thinking I had a AX 15 tranny. Well after doing the change I found out I have a NVG 3550 which came new on 2000 wranglers and it calls for a syncromesh or max. Now I'm wondering if I can keep the gear oil I just put in it or should I change it. The max gear is safe for yellow metals but has a friction modifier. Will this be fine until I can buy the right stuff?
     
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  2. Oct 21, 2018 at 12:50 PM
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    Awrench

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    seams you are nervious - SO get the correct fluid drain and replenish with recommended fluid - did you check your OWNERS MANUAL?

    they are REQUIRED reading and copies are FREE at jeep*. We will have a quiz for you -

    *GOOGLE IT
     
    Awrench, Oct 21, 2018
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  3. Oct 21, 2018 at 2:19 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Welcome aboard! I would change out the fluid and use the correct stuff. Its gonna cost more, but still less than transmission issues.
     
    chris4x4, Oct 21, 2018
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