Auto Tranny Fluid Check, Park or Neutral?

CanyonCrawler · 01-16-2007, 07:39 AM

I just bought a 1988 XJ a few days ago and when I checked the tranny fluid last night the dipstick said it needs to be in park. But on my old 1999 and 2000 XJ with the auto tranny it said the tranny needs to be in neutral. Think the dipstick might be the wrong one. Any ideas? Thanks

ChairKey00 · 01-16-2007, 08:33 AM

Try it in both and see what happends. I've always hear nuetral on a flat surface though, but thats just what I've heard.

AZ Jeff · 01-16-2007, 09:51 AM

It makes NO DIFFERENCE. From a hydraulic perspective, "Neutral" and "Park" are the same.

tangofox007 · 01-16-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZ Jeff

It makes NO DIFFERENCE. From a hydraulic perspective, "Neutral" and "Park" are the same.

Exactly right. Which means that there is no reason not to use "Park."

RickyN29 · 01-16-2007, 05:28 PM

And if you use Neutral, make sure to set the PARKING BRAKE!!!

CanyonCrawler · 01-16-2007, 08:37 PM

Thanks a lot for the quick replies!

01-16-2007, 08:33 AM	#2
ChairKey00 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 204 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Try it in both and see what happends. I've always hear nuetral on a flat surface though, but thats just what I've heard. __________________ 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 2006 Kawasaki ZX-10R 2002 Honda Accord SE - Hers 2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniv. 5sp 2006 Pontiac GTO 6sp (12,500 miles) 1992 Chevrolet S-10 (224,300 miles...all original)

01-16-2007, 05:28 PM	#5
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