Fluid changes...

Things to do this week...

Front Diff (Done 6-22-13)

Rear Diff (Done 6-23-13)

Trans fluid and filter (Dealer 7-1-13)

Coolant flush and refill (Dealer 7-1-13)

Oil change to Mobil 1 EP with Mobil 1 filter (Done 6-17-13)

T-Case (Done 6-21-13)

Plugs (Done 6-24-13)

(Brake and steering fluid coming later... )

Is there anything else I am missing? Something that maybe should be done along with the above???

Appreciate the help so far folks :cheers:

transfer case
power steering

k99jk99j said:

transfer case
power steering

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T-Case fluid... thanks! Steering and brake fluid will get done soon enough!

eemain said:

T-Case fluid... thanks! Steering and brake fluid will get done soon enough!

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Remember, ATF+4 is the ONLY trans fluid that will work in these transmissions. Don't use just a standard ATF. Also, ONLY use HOAT-type coolant in the cooling system. "Universal" fluids aren't universal to these engines; you can find HOAT coolant in the Zerex GO-5 brand at NAPA.

ATF+4 can be used in both the T-case and the power steering. In my '03 I switched to ATF+4 in the PS and it got much quieter - no more "groaning" on cold starts or on cold winter days.

It's basic, but a reminder to loosen/remove the fill plug FIRST on any component in which you're changing the fluid. Hate to drain it only to find you can't fill it back up :fca5278d:

Bob

Also- no spark plug wires to change. The coil is on top of the plug! Coils don't need to be replaced until you get a CEL code- kind of a "works or doesn't" type of deal.

TwoBobsKJ said:

Remember, ATF+4 is the ONLY trans fluid that will work in these transmissions. Don't use just a standard ATF. Also, ONLY use HOAT-type coolant in the cooling system. "Universal" fluids aren't universal to these engines; you can find HOAT coolant in the Zerex GO-5 brand at NAPA.

ATF+4 can be used in both the T-case and the power steering. In my '03 I switched to ATF+4 in the PS and it got much quieter - no more "groaning" on cold starts or on cold winter days.

It's basic, but a reminder to loosen/remove the fill plug FIRST on any component in which you're changing the fluid. Hate to drain it only to find you can't fill it back up :fca5278d:

Bob

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Thanks for the reminders!

HoosierJeeper said:

Also- no spark plug wires to change. The coil is on top of the plug! Coils don't need to be replaced until you get a CEL code- kind of a "works or doesn't" type of deal.

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After looking under the hood closely and not seeing wires :emotions34:

watched a video yesterday and saw where the plugs were hidden :gr_grin:

eemain said:

After looking under the hood closely and not seeing wires :emotions34:

watched a video yesterday and saw where the plugs were hidden :gr_grin:

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When you do the plugs use only copper core plugs,Champion coppers are the best for your engine.

tjkj2002 said:

When you do the plugs use only copper core plugs,Champion coppers are the best for your engine.

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Good to know! Thanks!

About ATF brand, Mopar or Valvoline ATF+4 is good choice.

karljp said:

About ATF brand, Mopar or Valvoline ATF+4 is good choice.

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Any one listed in the link below will work,they all are identical.

Licensed ATF+4® Brands

Local dealer says $159 to flush and change filter on ******.

Doing it myself will cost about $40 for fluid and $30 kit for the filter plus my time.

Is it a good idea to get it flushed so as ALL the ****** fluid is done.

Liberty has 75k miles with no records of ****** fluid change or known issues.

I flush mine every 15,000 miles,change both filters every 30,000 miles.

Before you drain fluid make certain that the fill plug in transfer case can be removed. Be easy with the trans pan too,it is made of light material,only use "Right Stuff" or "permatex" to reseal pan. Gasket not recommended.

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Any one listed in the link below will work,they all are identical.

Licensed ATF+4® Brands

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So does this mean if i use Wal-Mart Super-tech ATF+4 it is the same as any other brand ATF+4?

wmcreyno said:

So does this mean if i use Wal-Mart Super-tech ATF+4 it is the same as any other brand ATF+4?

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Yes.Only 2 company's make the base stock for ATF+4,one is Shell and I can't remember the other so yes all of those in that link are chemically the same be it in a MOPAR bottle or a wallmart bottle.

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Champion coppers are the best for your engine.

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Why? I replaced mine with copper NGKs, and they were exactly the same as the factory stock ones. What makes champions best?

SMETNA said:

Why? I replaced mine with copper NGKs, and they were exactly the same as the factory stock ones. What makes champions best?

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Better made plugs.

Going to be a busy weekend!

Put the Liberty up on ramps tonite to crawl under and get up close and personal with the undercarriage. Everything is easy enough to locate and plenty of room to work.

Going to let the dealer flush the ****** and probably the coolant at the same time.

Will start with the rear diff as that seems the most time consuming and then move to the front and T-Case.

One thing that I miss from the CRV is the drain in the ****** pan and also the DIP STICK :rofl: Was thinking of maybe getting another pan and having the boys at work install one... but then there is still the no dip stick dilemma :hmm:
Better to just let the dealer deal with it at every 30k and be done with it me thinks.

Picking up some refrigerator boxes to park on for the next few night after the work to see if there are any old or new leaks :happy3:

Picking up the Plugs from NAPA on Sat. also and hope to get them in too... along with a new belt as there is a nick or 2 in the old one.

I installed a drain on my KJ's ****** pan. Much cleaner.