ihscoutlover
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- Edwardsville
I own a 1994 XJ with a AW4 Auto Tranny. I want to drain the pan using the plug that is in it. How much fluid does this drain method get out, and then what kind do I put back in? I am considering going to synthetic, want to keep temps down, and need to get the now "yuchhy" dark and smelly fluid out. Axle Boy over in St. Louis said I would be okay to drain it via the plug and then just refill it and drive it for a while and then repeat as the fluid changes-if it changes. I was told by another source to just flush and refill the entire system. I am on a budget and need this vehicle since it is now my primary mode of transportation, and I also have used it for towing, although I wonder why some idiot didn't put the extra cooler on, and I still haven't added one yet either. Then comes a repeat question-what type of fluid does it require? I know NOT ATF+3, but what about mixing what is still left in the with some of the, um new purple synthetic stuff? I know you don't mix dino and synthetic motor oil, but could I get some advice on all of this? I know I wouldn't be changing all of the fluid, but I want to try and hep prevent failure of the tranny since this could be costly to rebuild, and I don't have funds to do it. I want to get this done here in the next two or three days. Or, should I just drop the pan and change the filter and rest of the fluid at the same time? Could someone out there give some sound advice? Thanks
Jeff
Jeff