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mepr · 11-24-2003, 09:12 PM

lright might be a dumb question but what wieght should i put in an MUA5? is it straight 30wieght motor oil like my luvs tranny/t-case?

Indyguy · 11-25-2003, 04:22 AM

I use Mobil 1 5W30 just because that's also what I put in my t-case (Tera Lows). IIRC, the manual calls for 10W30. Check the fill plug, mine says it on there.
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Independent4x · 11-25-2003, 12:56 PM

5W 30 motor oil ONLY.....................DO NOT use GEAR OIL

mepr · 11-25-2003, 05:15 PM

alrighty that makes things simple, all the fluids are exactly the same as my luv

Oh and also, both t-case and tranny use the same fluid resivour corect?(my shop manual tells me theres one drain plug and 2 fill plugs)

Independent4x · 11-25-2003, 09:01 PM

yep shared oil bath

mlclark · 11-25-2003, 09:19 PM

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Originally posted by TrooperRS
yep shared oil bath

Umm, no. The MUA5 has separate spaces for tranny and x-fer fluids. Same fluids, different cases. They have a habit of sharing, but it is a one sided problem when the front case gets warm and pumps fluid through the two seals on the main shaft and over fills the x-fer case. But that is a story for another day.

There are 2 fills and 2 drains. Loosen the fills before pulling the drains. They have a habit of seizing. Refill both through the shifter holes. Much easier than trying to coax oil up into a 1/2" hole above your head.

Michael

GonZu · 11-26-2003, 04:55 AM

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Originally posted by mlclark
Refill both through the shifter holes. Much easier than trying to coax oil up into a 1/2" hole above your head.

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Get 'em at any parts place

Indyguy · 11-26-2003, 06:43 AM

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Originally posted by mlclark

Umm, no. The MUA5 has separate spaces for tranny and x-fer fluids.

Yep, tranny fill plug is on passenger-side near bell housing, drain plug is on driver's side near the crossmember.

T-case fill plug is on passenger's side (may have to remove skid plate to loosen it if it is really tight, drain plug is directly on bottom and accessed through the hole in the skid plate.
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mlclark · 11-26-2003, 08:09 AM

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Originally posted by GonZu

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Get 'em at any parts place

Yeah, but even those are a friggin' mess. You end up with an oil soaked pump and two tubes full of left over oil. Fill the tranny through the shifters and all you need to use is a funnel. Simple and easy to clean.

Michael

GonZu · 11-26-2003, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by mlclark
Yeah, but even those are a friggin' mess. You end up with an oil soaked pump and two tubes full of left over oil. Fill the tranny through the shifters and all you need to use is a funnel. Simple and easy to clean.

I back-bleed the pump and set it aside. I started using 'em after filling the rear diff and spilling gear oil all over me and the driveway.

Wimmen don't understand the smell

The pump in the picture lists for ~$30.
You can get a disposable version for less than $6 IIRC.

It's better than removing my shifter boot

don't ask

mepr · 11-26-2003, 09:55 PM

alrighty thanks for the help. The filling through shifters thing will save me headache in the future. When i swaped out the tranny fluid in my luv i used a suction gun thing and still got oil everywhere. Shifter boots are easy enough to pull

Alright so the mua 5 has 2 drain and 2 fill, huh guess ill lo0ok at it closer then

zookbrat · 12-05-2003, 05:23 PM

what about fluid changes in an automatic equipped 1999 trooper? Even the dealer has not been able to give a straight answer on when it needs to be done- only that they need $129 to do it because it upsets the computer. I love technology!

mepr · 12-05-2003, 11:14 PM

well my chilton manual says 15,000miles and or every 12months is the change increment, and it needs dextron II or III.

11-24-2003, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
mepr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15939 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 500	Tranny fluid lright might be a dumb question but what wieght should i put in an MUA5? is it straight 30wieght motor oil like my luvs tranny/t-case? __________________ 1999 Stock poser TJ, DD 1973 Wagoneer, mall crawler project... Last edited by mepr; 11-24-2003 at 09:29 PM.

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Indyguy Typical White Guy Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9769 Location: Indy Posts: 2,292	I use Mobil 1 5W30 just because that's also what I put in my t-case (Tera Lows). IIRC, the manual calls for 10W30. Check the fill plug, mine says it on there. ________ BODY SCIENCE Last edited by Indyguy; 04-26-2011 at 07:38 PM.

11-25-2003, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	5W 30 motor oil ONLY.....................DO NOT use GEAR OIL __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

11-25-2003, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
mepr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15939 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 500	alrighty that makes things simple, all the fluids are exactly the same as my luv Oh and also, both t-case and tranny use the same fluid resivour corect?(my shop manual tells me theres one drain plug and 2 fill plugs) __________________ 1999 Stock poser TJ, DD 1973 Wagoneer, mall crawler project... Last edited by mepr; 11-25-2003 at 05:18 PM.

11-25-2003, 09:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
Independent4x technical expert Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8755 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 2,188	yep shared oil bath __________________ Matt, Owner: Independent4x www.independent4x.com 804-550-0480: 9am-6pm EST UFWDA Life Member - http://www.ufwda.org/ Full Service Fabrication Shop & Retail Store located in Richmond, Va. for all your OffRoad needs: featuring Sway-A-Way, WARN, ARB/OME, AEV, Advance Adapters, TeraFlex, Trailready, Currie, QA1, Beard Seats, Interco Tire, D.O.M. Tube to length, etc. - call or PM

11-26-2003, 09:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
mepr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15939 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 500	alrighty thanks for the help. The filling through shifters thing will save me headache in the future. When i swaped out the tranny fluid in my luv i used a suction gun thing and still got oil everywhere. Shifter boots are easy enough to pull Alright so the mua 5 has 2 drain and 2 fill, huh guess ill lo0ok at it closer then __________________ 1999 Stock poser TJ, DD 1973 Wagoneer, mall crawler project...

12-05-2003, 05:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
zookbrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14868 Location: Zephyrhills ,Fl Posts: 170	trooper auto what about fluid changes in an automatic equipped 1999 trooper? Even the dealer has not been able to give a straight answer on when it needs to be done- only that they need $129 to do it because it upsets the computer. I love technology! __________________ FOR SALE:85 SJ410 tintop,WARN HS9500i , 33"TSL, lincolnlocker, 4.3EFI, 2004R, howell harness, aluminum rad , details etc. 73 chevy cheyenne 12bolt,govlok,dana44,350 4bbl,th350,np205

12-05-2003, 11:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
mepr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15939 Location: McChord AFB, WA Posts: 500	well my chilton manual says 15,000miles and or every 12months is the change increment, and it needs dextron II or III. __________________ 1999 Stock poser TJ, DD 1973 Wagoneer, mall crawler project... Last edited by mepr; 12-05-2003 at 11:20 PM.

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