Okay the filter it is I double checked the fluid level looked good however I still wounder if it was wise to use senthetic trany fluid <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />but im willing to try anything for a piece of mind you know i dont want to get stuck in the mountains I can only imagine what that could cost <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> anyway thanks for the info this is my first jeep <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> still learning thanks Big Jim.