2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ PDF Print E-mail
Written by Ewan Wallis   
Thursday, 21 May 2009 14:31

Current Specs

  • 4.0L 242ci inline 6 cylinder with multi-port fuel injection
  • New Venture 5 speed NV-3550 medium duty transmission
  • New Venture NV-231 4x4 xfer-case
  • IPF H4 Headlamps
  • Dana 30 front axle /w  3.73's
  • Dana 35 rear axle /w  3.73's
  • Old Man Emu 2" medium duty duty coils
  • Doetsch DT3000 shocks
  • All Terrains 31x10.5's on factory 15x7 aluminum rims.
  • Power-slot front rotors
  • K&N cold air intake
  • bored (62mm) throttle body
  • Banks stainless steel torque-tube headers
  • Banks Monster exhaust
  • High-flow catalytic converter

To Do's

  • Full size spare
  • New CD player
  • New windshield

Maintenance

 I use full synthetic oils the engine and driveline. I'll use any full synthetic 10w30 motor oil currently on sale at time of purchase. I always use FRAM oil filters, I've never had a problem with them. The transmission, transfer case, and differentials receive Redline brand oils.

Item
Item Type
 OilQuantity Interval
 Engine 4.0 L
 10w306 quarts6,000-8,000 m*
 Transmission NV-3550 MTL** 2 quarts25,000-30,000 mi
 Transfer case
 NV-231 ATF
 1.5 quarts25,000-30,000 mi
 Front Diff Dana 30
75w90NS***
 ~2 quarts30,000-35,000 mi
 Rear Diff
 Dana 3575w90NS****
 ~2 quarts
30,000-35,000 mi

* Depends on how hard I am on engine. (offroad, driving conditions, 4x4, etc..)

** Redline MTL is 75w90 GL-4 gear oil. Same viscosity as 5w30.

*** Redline NS branded oil is for open differentials (no posi or limited slip)

**** I use 75w140 for ring & pinion break-in or towing.

Last Updated on Saturday, 30 May 2009 15:19