Transmission Servicing - Filter and Fluid Chgs

[glend]

The amount of fluid needed is going to depend on how long you let it drip. For example, if you leave it over night, and changed the anti-drainback valve more fluid will return from the cooler and lines due to the vacuum release when you remove the valve. If you just do a quick filter change and button it up again you will use less. Don't forget that you should clean all the old RTV off and clean the pan out.

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by glend

The amount of fluid needed is going to depend on how long you let it drip. For example, if you leave it over night, and changed the anti-drainback valve more fluid will return from the cooler and lines due to the vacuum release when you remove the valve. If you just do a quick filter change and button it up again you will use less. Don't forget that you should clean all the old RTV off and clean the pan out.

I actually followed your tutorial to a tee Glen (drained for 1 hour, changed the flow control valve and both filters etc.) Which is why I was wondering why I had 8L, when you mentioned you had drained 6.5L and the US forums were saying 6 Quarts for a fluid change.

Mine actually had a gasket on the pan which hadn't leaked in the 20,000km since we have had it, so I replaced it with the new cork gasket that came with the service kit. No leaks so far and I won't have to bother scraping any RTV off at the next service!

Why don't people use the gaskets anyway? I've never really had a problem with them.

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by black-xj

Not yet...as i have other things to do..such as timing belt..but the trans fluid looks as new and clean as you would hope for..so that can wait for a bit yet.

Have fun with the timing belt - I did!

I changed mine about 2,500km ago and it's still running well, so I must have done something right. Just about done with the major service items on this little KJ now. Hopefully there is plenty of trouble-free motoring ahead for us.

Next stop - install my Steiger Performance window kits....

[Jeepboy79]

Originally Posted by Hanna

For your sake I hope you're right - the type of transmission fluid you can use is a non-negotiable in the 545RFE.

In your case it appears to have worked out well, but in general I prefer to change my own fluids and filters so that I know it has been done correctly. Also, as I only paid $60 p/5lts and got my filter service kit for about $30 from Rock Auto it was only $150 for the full service. Oh, and I also changed the flow control valve (anti-drain back) whilst there for an additional $20.

It is a messy job though and if you can get it done at a reasonable price and you're not super confident swinging a spanner then I would stick with the auto specialists.

I do everything on our cars these days as it's hard to find a mechanic out here in the Wild West that has a clue and/or doesn't want to rip you off. Much different to my home town of Geelong where decent, honest mechanics were aplenty.

A couple of weeks on and I'm quite happy with the work they did. Transmission is purring away happily and I'm quite relieved knowing the diffs got done too.

Next on my list is the timing belt...that's going to hurt...

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by Jeepboy79

A couple of weeks on and I'm quite happy with the work they did. Transmission is purring away happily and I'm quite relieved knowing the diffs got done too.

Next on my list is the timing belt...that's going to hurt...

Yes, it hurts either way whether you do it yourself or not - no time to spare, or no money to spare. Your choice!!

[Jeepboy79]

How is idt on freight? Reasonable?

[Hanna]

Originally Posted by Jeepboy79

How is idt on freight? Reasonable?

Who is idt?