XJBlackPDX
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Portland, OR
Hi Everybody!
I have a 98 XJ, 4.0, AW4 that is generally my daily driver but has been sitting in the driveway for the last 3 months. My driveway has a decent pitch (front higher than rear), and the front has been on jack stands for the last 3 weeks (tires off). Very long story, basically fixing brakes turned into changing hub/bearings, calipers, rotors, pads, engine oil/filter, etc.
Now I am doing an AW4 fluid change. I've read dozens of threads/forums but have not really found my particular issue addressed. After letting the fluid drain for a couple hours (long nap), there seemed to be much more fluid than the average 3-4 quarts people say they drain. Having a slight case of OCD, I measured approximately 5.4 quarts of fluid. I know everyone mentions checking dipstick level, but clearly fluid has settled in the pan while it has sat at an angle.
How much fluid should I put back in initially? Overfilling is a cardinal sin, but if the fluid level before was fine, what volume would people suggest?
The other complicating factor is that I'm also changing the front shocks, then I need to do the brakes, etc before I can reinstall the wheels. I'm more than a little apprehensive about shifting gears with only chocks and drum brakes/parking brake on a hill. Also, I don't generally have more than an hour or 2 daily to work on the Jeep. Tomorrow is the exception where I should have 3 or 4 hours. Thanks everyone for your time and expertise!
I have a 98 XJ, 4.0, AW4 that is generally my daily driver but has been sitting in the driveway for the last 3 months. My driveway has a decent pitch (front higher than rear), and the front has been on jack stands for the last 3 weeks (tires off). Very long story, basically fixing brakes turned into changing hub/bearings, calipers, rotors, pads, engine oil/filter, etc.
Now I am doing an AW4 fluid change. I've read dozens of threads/forums but have not really found my particular issue addressed. After letting the fluid drain for a couple hours (long nap), there seemed to be much more fluid than the average 3-4 quarts people say they drain. Having a slight case of OCD, I measured approximately 5.4 quarts of fluid. I know everyone mentions checking dipstick level, but clearly fluid has settled in the pan while it has sat at an angle.
How much fluid should I put back in initially? Overfilling is a cardinal sin, but if the fluid level before was fine, what volume would people suggest?
The other complicating factor is that I'm also changing the front shocks, then I need to do the brakes, etc before I can reinstall the wheels. I'm more than a little apprehensive about shifting gears with only chocks and drum brakes/parking brake on a hill. Also, I don't generally have more than an hour or 2 daily to work on the Jeep. Tomorrow is the exception where I should have 3 or 4 hours. Thanks everyone for your time and expertise!
