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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: TimS on March 03, 2008, 11:18:50 PM

Title: Gearbox advice
Post by: TimS on March 03, 2008, 11:18:50 PM

How smooth is the transition between P,R,D on an autobox (never owned an auto before)? I've looked at 3 or 4 Cherokees now - all seem to rev up slightly as the gears engage - the cars also 'jerk' slightly, presumably as the torque converter loads up? Is this normal, or something that's typical for cars at 10years old / 100k?

Is it worth doing any immediate maintenance to prolong the life of the gearbox, or just let it run until the next service.

Cheers
Tim

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Post by: tim_aka_tim on March 03, 2008, 11:24:23 PM

Sounds fairly normal.

The AW4 is tough as old boots, so just wait until its next service.

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Post by: eddscott on March 04, 2008, 10:25:39 AM

Just check the levels when your looking at potential purchases.

I didn't and drove the XJ about 130 miles all in and discovered it was bone dry. 3 litres later and brown trousers when it wouldn't change!

Must be tough though as its fine now :)