Sorry about that, its definetly a NV3550 in my jeep :-)
Although my vehicle registration document lists it as a "Wrangler Sport Estate", I think someone may have stolen about 4 foot off of the back of my car if that is true.
Will Pennzoil's or GM's Synchromesh tranny fluid replace the dealer specified "Manual Transmission Lubricant" for a 2004 TJ as well? I have the FSM, but that's as far as it specifies what the fluid is in that transmission.
Another quick question - there is no specified fluid change interval for the tranny - any idea what the interval should have been to keep it in good shape? I was guessing that a reasonable change interval would be around 32000 miles... But depending on what the fluid is, that could be off.
--dsm
Here's Quaker State's info on their fluid:
I don't have the suggested maintenance schedules in front of me right now, but I thought that the "normal" schedule A was around 36000 miles. I may be thinking of my Cherokee, though...
-John
Yes, the GM is the same stuff in a GM bottle. The Pennzoil is the only aftermarket stuff available as of now.
I'd probably change it with every other axle lube change.
Synchromesh
The local dealer is charging over 10 dollars a quart for the Mopar Manual Transmission Lubricant. Forty-six dollars and some change to do lub replacement.
My buddy used to work for New Process Gear in Syracuse, NY. Good company-they treated their employees well and insisted on doing most of their ops in the US. They made my '99 TJ transfer case (NP-231?), too.
Matt
I hate to "answer" my own posts, but I found this interesting:
My '98 Cherokee, with the AX15 transmission has a change interval of
36000 miles. I just went through both the service manual and the maintenance logbook for my '03 Wrangler with the New Venture transmission and I can't find _any_ fluid change interval mentioned.Using schedule 'B' ("most vehicles are operated under the conditions listed for schedule B" -- according to the book), the only thing that seems to be required is a fluid level check at every 3000 mile interval.
Perhaps that's why Chrysler charges so much for their version of the synchromesh fluid. You're not supposed to change it. :(
I wonder what GM recommends for their vehicles which use a version of this transmission?
-John
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