[Zar_Trackhawk]

So, I thought some or all of you may have wondered how are fluids look after 30k miles on Trackhawk, well here it is.

FRONT AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

TRANSFER CASE (Top old, Bottom new)

TRANSMISSION FILTER (What you see on those 2 magnets and my finger are micro shavings, this is normal, especially on first filter change. First 30k miles, so you got break-in period and 30k miles later. I wouldn't be surprised if you got that on your first 5k miles.)

TRANSMISSION FLUID (Top old, Bottom new)

REAR AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

 

[Nando707]

Great info here. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[30birdy99]

WOW! Great post. How many miles where on it?

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

WOW! Great post. How many miles where on it?

I swapped the fluids right at 30k miles

 

[Lil Hemi]

I swapped the fluids right at 30k miles

Not me, I just blew the motor and put a whole new one in, got new fluids that way. This way might be cheaper though lol

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

Not me, I just blew the motor and put a whole new one in, got new fluids that way. This way might be cheaper though lol

Lol. Same as this guy.

 

[IvoryHawk OKLA]

Nice post, I really thought it took more than 5 quarts to service transmission.

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

Nice post, I really thought it took more than 5 quarts to service transmission.

If you want to flush the transmissions, than yes it will take more than 5, but if you take the pan out, replace the filter and than fill it, it's 5 Quarts.

I even asked the technicial at the jeep dealer and that's what he said. He said they do it all the time to Challenger/Charger hellcats. I personally bought 6 Quarts just to be safe, but only 5 went in based on the instructions that Service Manual said.

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

Another thing I should mention, if you can find just a transmissions filter, do it. First time you swap transmissions fluid, you can re-use filler bolt, drain bolt and gasket. Now unless your car is at 100k miles and all rusted out under, than yes, swap those as well.

 

[Data Sci Performance]

Great post and informative. Will keep the information and pics in mind when planning out my maintenance schedule once Trackhawk is received.

 

[PBGas]

Thx for the post! I've done this for years as well. It is amazing how dirty things get quickly!

Well done!

Was there any special procedure to re-fill the transmission? I remember on my 2006 Jeep SRT, I had to have it at a certain temp and use a special dipstick to check it.

 

[Dirtrcr]

So, I thought some or all of you may have wondered how are fluids look after 30k miles on Trackhawk, well here it is.

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FRONT AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

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TRANSFER CASE (Top old, Bottom new)

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TRANSMISSION FILTER (What you see on those 2 magnets and my finger are micro shavings, this is normal, especially on first filter change. First 30k miles, so you got break-in period and 30k miles later. I wouldn't be surprised if you got that on your first 5k miles.)

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TRANSMISSION FLUID (Top old, Bottom new)

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REAR AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

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So, I thought some or all of you may have wondered how are fluids look after 30k miles on Trackhawk, well here it is.

View attachment 9381


FRONT AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

View attachment 9382


TRANSFER CASE (Top old, Bottom new)

View attachment 9383


TRANSMISSION FILTER (What you see on those 2 magnets and my finger are micro shavings, this is normal, especially on first filter change. First 30k miles, so you got break-in period and 30k miles later. I wouldn't be surprised if you got that on your first 5k miles.)

View attachment 9384


TRANSMISSION FLUID (Top old, Bottom new)

View attachment 9385

REAR AXLE (Top old, Bottom new)

View attachment 9386

I am mostly surprised at the trans fluid. I've always thought that "fill for life" statement seemed like BS, but if it looks like that at 30k, womder if it would be just sludge at 100k.

 

[Downunder TH Bloke]

Not me, I just blew the motor and put a whole new one in, got new fluids that way. This way might be cheaper though lol

😧

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

Thx for the post! I've done this for years as well. It is amazing how dirty things get quickly!

Well done!

Was there any special procedure to re-fill the transmission? I remember on my 2006 Jeep SRT, I had to have it at a certain temp and use a special dipstick to check it.

Fill was based on the Workshop manual. Pic attached.
Need 2 people for this tho. One inside the car and one under the car. I have a lift, so it wasn't an issue for me.

*3. I didn't use scan tool, my car was in garage over night before I did fluid change.
*16. There was no codes, so there was no need to use scan tool.

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

I am mostly surprised at the trans fluid. I've always thought that "fill for life" statement seemed like BS, but if it looks like that at 30k, womder if it would be just sludge at 100k.

So about that, when I was at the dealer and while the guy was pulling up all the numbers for the fluids, I asked him about it, other 3 employees started laughing when I said that, so they knew what was up. That was so funny. I'm not entierly sure why the have it "Fill for Life", possible they don't want people messing with it.

 

[PBGas]

Thx again for your posts and info! Its folks like yourself who share solid info like this that make this a great forum for us all!

 

[Dirtrcr]

So about that, when I was at the dealer and while the guy was pulling up all the numbers for the fluids, I asked him about it, other 3 employees started laughing when I said that, so they knew what was up. That was so funny. I'm not entierly sure why the have it "Fill for Life", possible they don't want people messing with it.

I would think that any fluid for lubrication purposes would eventually break down due to friction/heat. Maybe they rather replace transmissions instead of doing fluid changes. Or maybe as you said, they don't want people messing with it so dealer does it if they deem needed. Just super weird IMO

 

[LBSBLOWN]

I thought read somewhere that you must raise the back of the vehicle until the Transmission oil pan is level for proper servicing of Trans fluid and T-case fluid, Is that correct?

 

[Lil Hemi]

I thought read somewhere that you must raise the back of the vehicle until the Transmission oil pan is level for proper servicing of Trans fluid and T-case fluid, Is that correct?

It is recommended that the vehicle be level but they also say that you don’t need to change the trans fluid.

 

[Zar_Trackhawk]

I thought read somewhere that you must raise the back of the vehicle until the Transmission oil pan is level for proper servicing of Trans fluid and T-case fluid, Is that correct?

#1 point in the image I posted. "Raise and Support Vehicle ON A LEVEL HOIST." It does say it's "Lifetime" whatever that means. When I bought the fluids at Jeep dealer, I asked the guys there and they started giggling. BUT and there's a big but I would change it at about every 30k miles based on images I posted. Imagine what it looks like at 60k or 100k.