Hey guys, 1st post here, have been lurking for a bit reading up on things.

I have an '04 auto with 95k km's on it (58k mi) which I picked up a few months ago (at 92k, don't drive much). I've changed oil, coolant/hoses, thermostat, diffs, xfer case oil, plugs, air filter, brake fluid, p/s fluid since I got the jeep, with some help from this site!

My concern is I've noticed every so often when coming to a slow speed (rolling stop) off throttle then lightly back on, the transmission seems to be in-between gears for a second, the engine revs and I hear a bit of a whirr, before it decides on a gear. This has happened a handful of times, more often when cold but a few times even when fully warmed. No other symptoms or issues, generally everything is shifting smooth and quiet.

I didn't know whether the PO had the trans serviced so I took it to a dealer the other day for servicing. They flushed and filled the tranny but unfortunately didn't change the filter , apparently they don't do this unless you specifically ask for it to be done, ugh, I was pretty sure I said flush/filter when I made the appointment. Anyhow, I'll change the filter myself once temps warm up a bit. ATF+4 was nice light pink before/after flushing and at the correct level. Shifts seem a touch smoother overall with fresh fluid but I still get this same occasional (once a day or so) hunt for a gear at slow speed, almost like it's in neutral for a second.

Any ideas? "Normal" for this tranny?
Thanks!

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2004 Limited, 160k km, 3" OME, 265/70

Kinda a normal issue sometimes for the 42RLE.You can check with the dealership to see if any flashes are available for the trans for similar issues.

yes kind of normal, I have noticed mine doing the same thing every now and again for over 160,000 miles, nothing I ever found would make itdo it more or less, just every once in a while.
I chaulk it up to the uniqueness of the KJ

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Mine does this too, didn't know if it was normal or not. Guess I'll just keep an eye on the thread to see what others say.

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His: 2004 Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition, Stock - Front Tow Hooks, D-Ring Receiver, Flowmaster Super 44, GY Silent Armors.
Hers: 2012 Jeep Liberty JET, Stock - D-Ring Receiver

Mine has been doing this since new to the 183K miles it has now. I would say it's normal. Reflashes waaaay back when it was still under warranty did little to change it.

Thanks for the replies. I took it out for a good rip on the highway yesterday and did some full-throttle accelerations, not sure but it seems that the tranny may have readjusted itself slightly - perhaps with the fresh fluid, shifts were all good and it didn't act up at all.

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2004 Limited, 160k km, 3" OME, 265/70