There is no fill tube that's for sure. Obviously there is a way around, but haven't hear anyone bring it up yet.
I see similar temps with my Renny-Lat. Were you able to find an after-market tranny cooler? If you found one, could you link it here? I'd be interested in taking a look at it.Also putting an external tranny oil cooler on it. With everyone having this many problems with these trannys the last thing I want is for the thing to run hot. I've been seeing temps of 181-190 F.
So this makes me wonder, if the tranny's are truly sealed, how does one do the filter+fluid change at all? I can't imagine new vehicles are so different that I no longer have to worry about tranny filters and fluid,There is no fill tube and dealership told me the same thing about it being "sealed" mean while my tranny was leaking fluid and had no way of adding fluid. On another note if you add an after market tranny fluid you will void all warranties on the tranny. Jeep only recommends there 7-9 speed tranny fluid and that any other kind can cause damage.
948TE Automatic TransaxleCan anyone tell me what the fill capacity is for the new ZF 9 speed auto.
I have a 2015 Renegade Trail.
I need to know the capacity of a complete fill ie.... tranny and converter and then the capacity for just a fill without the converter.
Thanks,
The service department at the local Jeep dealer fed me some BS saying that the tranny is "sealed" and can't be refilled. OMG.
I'm switching over to Redline ATF.
Btw. have 1100 mi on mine and have had no real issues. It was initially surging when I would manually downshift into 4th, but after a few times of me braking while downshifting into 4th it seems to have cleared the problem up. TCM unit learning ?
Also putting an external tranny oil cooler on it. With everyone having this many problems with these trannys the last thing I want is for the thing to run hot. I've been seeing temps of 181-190 F.
Help would be appreciated Thanks.
Yikes, after taking the pan off, I'd probably install a drain plug for future use. Hot transmission fluid splattering over me? What's next, tar and feathers?>Usually to drain them you take off the pan, which is on the front in this case. Filling is done through the vent. More than likely there is a fill level port, you pour fluid in the vent until it starts coming out of the port. Real PITA since it has to be done with the transmission hot.
Here is my fluid for the 9SP 6.9qts Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) $10.15 a qt or our OE is $6 a qt..948TE Automatic Transaxle
Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, 9.55550-AV5 or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
68218925AA
6.35 Quarts
6.0 Liters
That chunky little transaxle holds almost 7 quarts. Unless Redline has a specific oil for ZF 8 & 9 speeds I wouldn't put anything other than Chrysler 8 & 9 speed oil or ZF's own Lifeguard fluid.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If that transmission has anything other than the correct oil in it and it fails your warranty is kaput, and that's an expensive transmission you don't want to pay for. They will be looking at the oil in it. Let your warranty handle any issues and if you feel the need to try to outdo the engineers wait until your warranty is up.
At $40/quart it's likely the best oil there is, anyway. Redline is ok, a little above Royal Purple, and far below Amsoil, imo. I dealt with 2,000 hp tuner cars in my old job and the only way I could get a transmission to live with that was Amsoil. I ran the gambit with Royal Purple, Red Line, Mobil 1, and a few others until I settled on Amsoil. My gear scuffing problems went away instantly and outright breakage dropped almost 50% due to their Severe Gear formula. Shifting was a dream, too. Even cold.
Thanks to you ,This is really great information , But are you certain that ZF 948te take 7 liter of ATF ? because some site said 4.5 liter ? that is really confusing!948TE Automatic Transaxle
Use only MOPAR® ZF 8&9 Speed ATF™Automatic Transmission Fluid, 9.55550-AV5 or equivalent. Failure to use the correct fluid may affect the function or performance of your transmission.
68218925AA
6.35 Quarts
6.0 Liters
That chunky little transaxle holds almost 7 quarts. Unless Redline has a specific oil for ZF 8 & 9 speeds I wouldn't put anything other than Chrysler 8 & 9 speed oil or ZF's own Lifeguard fluid.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If that transmission has anything other than the correct oil in it and it fails your warranty is kaput, and that's an expensive transmission you don't want to pay for. They will be looking at the oil in it. Let your warranty handle any issues and if you feel the need to try to outdo the engineers wait until your warranty is up.
At $40/quart it's likely the best oil there is, anyway. Redline is ok, a little above Royal Purple, and far below Amsoil, imo. I dealt with 2,000 hp tuner cars in my old job and the only way I could get a transmission to live with that was Amsoil. I ran the gambit with Royal Purple, Red Line, Mobil 1, and a few others until I settled on Amsoil. My gear scuffing problems went away instantly and outright breakage dropped almost 50% due to their Severe Gear formula. Shifting was a dream, too. Even cold.