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Old 11-22-2011, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
When the transmission overheats, it will ding and show Hot Oil in the odometer.

The ding you got for no apparent reason is probably the "mystery ding" that seems to be common to the JK.
I was not familiar with the "mystery ding". I feel much better now. Thanks
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Old 11-22-2011, 08:10 AM
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I was not familiar with the "mystery ding". I feel much better now. Thanks
I used to get those all the time on my 08 keep-ed looking for a light and nothing,crazy.
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Old 11-22-2011, 03:25 PM
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Has anyone used the o'reilly's tranny cooler? I don't know the brand but saw the kit for $60.
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ludski
installed the cooler. drove around for a pit to push the fluid around.
1. do i check the tranny fluid while its hot? or let it sit for a while?
2. where is the tranny oil insert spot? i see the dipstick. but idk where the actual insert oil spot is?
Check the fluid level with the engine/transmission warmed up, engine idling, on level ground, transmission in park after running the lever through all the positions.

Top it up if needed. Fluid goes in the dipstick tube, with a funnel.
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:52 PM
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i think on autos if im not mistaken to check the fluid level you have to let it idle and put it in neutral e-brake on of coarse
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Old 12-01-2011, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ronjenx
Check the fluid level with the engine/transmission warmed up, engine idling, on level ground, transmission in park after running the lever through all the positions.

Top it up if needed. Fluid goes in the dipstick tube, with a funnel.
Originally Posted by ludski
it would appear that my fluid levels are in the hot zone. (i didnt add anything)
should i let it cool a little more before i can test accurately? (didnt idle it, test drove it for about 3 miles)
Just follow the instructions in the quote above yours.
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Old 12-01-2011, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Cdyspeed
i think on autos if im not mistaken to check the fluid level you have to let it idle and put it in neutral e-brake on of coarse
For the 42RLE, the book says Park, the dip stick says Neutral.

I checked it both ways with very little difference. I figure it's safer to check it in Park, (with the parking brake on, of course).
The temp of the fluid makes a much bigger difference in the stick reading than Park and Neutral.
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Old 12-04-2011, 07:40 PM
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Installed mine this weekend before the wheelin trip...
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Old 12-06-2011, 07:07 AM
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Has anyone experience better shifting habits after install?
My auto seems to act better in cold weather

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Old 12-15-2011, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cgrace12
No, stock 32" and the radiator steams off rain when it's 40 out... I'm not talking some steam either, I'm talking clouds of steam rolling out of the grill. The temp gage (if it really is a gage and not an idiot light with a needle) never moves over mid-gage.

i changed my radiator cap from that stock piece to a new locking aftermarket type and it fixed that steam leak. i thought it was water or rain to but it was not.now i don't get anymore unwanted steam try this and let me know if this fix works?
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