jtdesigns Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 What fluid is in a 96 aw4? Do I really need to change filter? Should I flush not knowing if its ever been done before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 The filter in it is a mesh screen type, not a composite fiber type. It is a MAJOR PITA, usually, to get the pans down and off of them. The two piece dipstick tube is what bites ya. If the fluid isn't smoked, it is shifting OK, then I would try a flush. And I am not a big fan of not changing filters. But I've had my butt kicked by so many of them darn tubes :headpop: :fs1: . It takes Dexron. The newest Chrysler literature says to use ATF +4. I aint buying it. It's an Aisin trans and they work great with the much cheaper Dexron. If I was going to use something else it would probably be a aftermarket high temp stuff. If ya just pull the plug, let it drain overnight in to a pan. This will get another quart or two out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 It uses Mercon/Dexron. Do NOT use ATF+4, even if the idiots at the dealership tell you to. :shake: Yes, change the filter. It really isn't any more difficult than changing the filter in most other automatic transmissions. I actually think it is easier since the AW4 has a drain plug that most don't. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 What is your trick for separating the dipstick tube? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 Thanks for the replies.. I think I'm just going to take it to a speedway and have them do a flush on it. Read somewhere that these AW4's like Toyota T-4 ATF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aemsee Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Could be. Toyota uses an Aisin as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reson46 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 What is your trick for separating the dipstick tube? Pull the pan straight down. Maybe twist it back and forth a little as I take it off. Thanks for the replies.. I think I'm just going to take it to a speedway and have them do a flush on it. Read somewhere that these AW4's like Toyota T-4 ATF. Unless Toyota T-4 ATF is the same as Mercon/Dexron, don't use it. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've got about 3qts of GM DexronIII I used to change my rodeos tranny with.. think I could use it, just pick up another couple qrts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geonovast Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Pull it out and stick in an AX-15 :brows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 If you have a lot of miles on on that tranny, avoid a flush. You may do it in :no: From what I gathered when looking for info about the AW4 fluid flush, was simply not to. Just drain the fluid (they have a drain plug) and fill to the right level. This way you are only replacing about 1/2 the fluid. Do this two times over 6 months of driving to get a fluid flush slowly which is what is recommended for the AW4. Use the Dex/Merc fluid. It was $2.50 a quart and my local Autozone had a ton of it. Plus its the cheapest tranny fluid out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtdesigns Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share Posted February 27, 2009 If you have a lot of miles on on that tranny, avoid a flush. You may do it in :no: From what I gathered when looking for info about the AW4 fluid flush, was simply not to. Just drain the fluid (they have a drain plug) and fill to the right level. This way you are only replacing about 1/2 the fluid. Do this two times over 6 months of driving to get a fluid flush slowly which is what is recommended for the AW4. Use the Dex/Merc fluid. It was $2.50 a quart and my local Autozone had a ton of it. Plus its the cheapest tranny fluid out there. Exactly what I'm going to do.. I got a few gallons of GM Dextron III about I'd say a year ago,, I had about 3 1/2 qrts left and used it.. So far, so good.. Well the test drive it did well... I guess I'll just have to wait and see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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